Navistar’s Jack Allen sees big industry changes ahead

BANFF, Alta. – Jack Allen thinks there are some pretty heavy-duty changes coming to the trucking industry in the not too distant future – as if there haven’t been some already! But he also thinks that, rather than bemoan the...

Petro-Canada preparing to roll out new natural gas engine oil

TORONTO, Ont. -- Petro-Canada is developing a new oil formulated for natural gas engines, which will be available beginning in June.

Ontario in final stages of transitioning to NSC 11B for periodic mandatory commercial vehicle inspections

TORONTO, Ont. -- More than 20 years after Ontario first agreed to adopt the NSC 11B standard for periodic mandatory commercial vehicle inspections, the transition is almost complete.

Automotive Lift Institute to host three workshops across Canada

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has scheduled three workshops in Canada to serve candidates participating in its new Lift Inspector Certification Program. The sessions will be held in Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton this...

PacLease Edmonton Kenworth wins top franchise award

NAPLES, Fla. -- PacLease has presented its top franchise award to PacLease Edmonton Kenworth and Rush Truck Leasing – Houston. The awards recognize the top Peterbilt and Kenworth PacLease locations for success in sales and for the effort...

Canada Cartage’s John Haines named Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year

TORONTO, Ont. -- Integrity, dedicated, driven, reliable, fair, supportive, compassionate, smart, no-nonsense and hardworking.

Ground transportation costs up in February: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ground transportation costs for Canadian shippers increased by 2.4 % in February when compared with January results, according to the latest figures from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).

CFMS kicks off with session on engine fault lights

TORONTO, Ont. -- Technicians and truck owners are growing increasingly frustrated and confused over the complexity of their engines and the fault lights that are seemingly always appearing on the dash of their trucks.

National Truck League, Zurich partner to offer travel insurance plan

LONDON, Ont. -- National Truck League Insurance Solutions (NTL) has partnered with Zurich Canada to provide a new travel medical emergency insurance plan for their clients.

OTA launches new events Web site, opens Spring Retreat registration

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association has launched a new Web site to promote the group's events at www.otapremierevents.ca. The launch comes in conjunction with the opening of online registration for the 17th annual OTA Spring...

Hino to debut new cabover model next month

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada will be introducing its new 165 model cabover engine (COE) truck in May.

Free online tool launched to help fleet managers improve HR practices

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Trucking HR Canada has unveiled a free online tool designed to help fleet managers analyze and improve human resources practices. The HR Circle Check, now available at www.truckingHR.com, asks questions about existing business...

Flooded out? Follow these tips before putting trucks and trailers back into service

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Remove and completely disassemble assembly. Inspect for water and contaminant damage. Replace seals.

Canada Cartage appoints new vice-president of IT

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada Cartage has appointed Daniel Roy as vice-president of Information Technology (IT). He will be responsible for leading the growth and strategic development of IT projects nationwide for Canada Cartage.

Trailer orders slow in March

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Net trailer orders declined 6% month-over-month in March, and 12% year-over-year, according to the latest data from ACT Research.