Did Red Bull Give Wings to Your Trailer Full of Chicken?

TORONTO, ON - A Toronto police officer is asking within the trucking community if there were any tractors stolen last weekend.

Moose accident lawsuit can proceed, judge rules

St. John's - Victims of moose-vehicle accidents who want to sue Newfoundland and Labrador can proceed with a landmark class-action lawsuit.

Gord Peddle to lead CTHRC board of directors

OTTAWA - Industry veteran Gord Peddle has been named chair of the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council's (CTHRC) board of directors.

No proof of fuel savings with biodiesel: experts report

OTTAWA - A recent fuel-cost analysis suggests there would be no savings for diesel fuel consumers if the government goes ahead with a proposed biodiesel mandate commencing July 1.

Today’s Trucking nets prestigious KRW

TORONTO - Today's Trucking magazine added to its impressive collection of editorial awards last night at a ceremony organized by the Canadian Business Press.

Whistle-blower headed for hall of fame

BURLINGTON, ONT. - - Ron Foxcroft is being inducted into this southern Ontario city's Entrepreneur Hall of Fame this week and it's no fluke. But his company sure is.

MTO targets shade-tree trailer boys

TORONTO - - There are going to be a lot fewer jerry-rigged trailers and vocational trucks running around Canada's highways, thanks to a change in the way the Ontario MTO runs their safety inspections.

Trucks stalled as Grand Manan ferry stays AWOL

GRAND MANAN, N.B. -- Commercial trucks will be lining up for the Grand Manan ferry awhile yet.

Industry veteran brings extensive media and trucking experience to Daimler

PORTLAND, Ore. - Dave Giroux has been appointed director of public relations and corporate communications for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).

Fleets increasing their spend on truck technology

Despite tough times for trucking, fleets are increasing their spend on transportation- and communication-related technology.

Transportation costs up, trucking lagging other modes, report finds

LOMBARD, Ill. -- U.S. transportation costs in 2010 were up 10.3 percent over 2009 levels, according to the 22nd Annual State of Logistics Report.

Family calls for better fire protection for drivers

WINDSOR -- Truck drivers who haul explosive or flammable goods should have to wear fire-resistant clothing.

Atlantic Truck Show: Merry times in the Maritimes

MONCTON, N.B. - - If the streets of Moncton seemed strangely empty for a few days last week, it's because everybody was at the show: the 14th annual Atlantic Truck Show, to be specific.

7 things that make a trucker’s shower great.

KNOXVILLE, TENN. - - According to the latest research, the seven things truck drivers want most in a truck-stop shower are: Good water pressure; predictable temperature; modern fixtures; large thick towels; a sense of security., and cleanliness. Oh. Was that just six?

Trucker sings tribute song to Canucks

ABBOTSFORD -- It may not have helped the Vancouver Canucks in last night's demoralizing defeat at the hands of the Boston Bruins, but a bhangra tribute song is still getting lots of play on the west-coast Punjabi station RedFM and the CBC.