Trailer Wizards adds bays and opens doors

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Trailer Wizards Ltd. is showing off its newly expanded facility. The trailer leasing company recently added more space to its Mississauga, Ont.-based trailer service centre, and increased…

New severe duty oil coming from Chevron (eventually)

SAN RAMON, Calif. — Unlike their American neighbours, Canadians hoping to buy Chevron Products Company’s new severe duty oil will have to wait until after the winter’s snows have melted.

News First – 2014-09-15

News First Midweek – 2014-09-11

Truck News takes the icy plunge

TORONTO — The Truck News team was called out to take the ALS ice bucket challenge. Watch Kathy Penner and Lou Smyrlis in action!  …

Not just tractors and cows: Farm Show photo gallery

WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Even though it bills itself as the event “where farmers meet” Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show offers exhibits of interest to the trucking community as well. Over 42,000…

Uncertain but not anxious

Conflicting statistics and economic indicators don't sink positive expectations for next year. On the release of Fleet Executive's Annual Equipment Buying Trends Survey we compile data for a look at where the trucking industry will be in 2015.

The Lockwood Report – 2014-09-10

TST Overland Express gives scholarships to outstanding students

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – This year’s TST Overland Express International Transportation & Customs Scholarships were presented to two worthy students entering their second year of Seneca College’s International Transportation & Customs program.

New 6×2 Dana Spicer tandem axle

KIRKLAND, Wa. – Kenworth’s new 6×2 Class-8 tandem axle works with both dual and wide-base tires. According to the company, the Dana Spicer EconoTrek 6×2 is up to 3%…

Mack offers new Super Econodyne

GREENSBORO, NC — Mack Trucks has a new powertrain suited for regional and bulk haul runs. The MP7 Super Econodyne (SE) puts out 405hp and 1,560 lb.-ft of torque. When…

Winners of the fifth annual Truck Pull for United Way

WINNIPEG, MB – On Friday September 5, members of the Manitoba Trucking industry all wanted to pull their way to first place at the fifth annual Truck Pull for United…

PIT expert to be part of SAE fuel economy testing panel

Montréal, Que. – FPInnovations Performance Innovation Transport (PIT) group announced today that Marius Surcel, technical leader, will be on a panel focused on fuel economy testing for commercial vehicle aerodynamics. The…

Raitt sings praises of National Trucking Week

Ottawa, Ont. — The federal minister of transport has declared her support of the trucking industry in a statement crafted for National Truck Week. Lisa Raitt’s comments addressed the…

Manitoulin buys Westcan’s LTL, van divisions

EDMONTON, Alta. — Manitoulin Transport has announced its purchase of Westcan Group’s van freight and less-than-truckload (LTL) divisions. Westcan last year sold its bulk division to US-based Kenan Advantage Group.