Canada, through an American trucker’s eyes

Dear Editor:As an American trucker stuck following your regulations while in Ontario, I have in the last 2.5 years formed opinions on many of them. First, your speed limiter law: My first question is, did you have trucks going that fast that...

Limiters can’t help with lane discipline

Dear Editor:(Re: No limit?, Truck News, July)I was interested to read your article on the recent dismissal in an Ontario court of a speed limiter ticket. I agree with Joanne Ritchie’s comment of “this useless law that does...

Still no straight shot at bridge

Dear Editor:(Re: Michigan opens long-delayed bridge truck road, Truck News, July) I noticed an error in this story that I was surprised would slip past and get into print. The item I am referring to is about the new ramps at the Ambassador...

Cameron’s column nailed it

Dear Editor: (Re: Getting an A/Z licence has become far too easy, Truck News, July)Bravo to Bill Cameron for coming out and saying what would solve a few problems. I cannot count the number of new drivers who don’t seem to understand...

Slow roller

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – When Mack introduced the original Econodyne engine in 1980, it brought to market an efficient engine that promised to deliver substantial fuel savings. Mack traditionalists hated it.

Human traffic on the road: Part 2

The story so far:Mark gets a regular run between Toronto and Montreal that gives him two round-trips every three days. He ends up staying overnight at a truck stop near Kingston once every three days and notices the lot lizards working the lot....

TSQ: How concerned are you about sun exposure while driving?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The various health concerns affecting truck drivers have prompted industry groups to take notice of late, in some cases – like that of the current sleep apnea epidemic – even dedicating entire conferences...

Owner/operator protest slows freight traffic at Vaughan CP terminal

VAUGHAN, Ont. -- A contract dispute between a group of owner/operators and CP Rail has lead to a protest at CP’s intermodal terminal in Vaughan.

US used truck sales up in June, trailer orders stay soft: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- US used truck sales grew 8% in June over May, but lagged June 2011 and the first six months of 2011, while pricing appears to be slowing a little more rapidly than was previously expected, according to the latest report from...

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac completes acquisition of Liquid Cargo Lines

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation has completed its acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Liquid Cargo Lines Limited (LCL).  Trimac acquired the shares of LCL from McCaig Real Estate, an affiliate...

TomTom launches latest version of Logistics map for truck, fleet operators

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Navigation systems manufacturer TomTom has launched the newest version of its Logistics map product designed specifically for truck and fleet operators.

Beaver Truck Centre raises $13,000 at charity golf tournament

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Beaver Truck Centre raised $13,000 at its third charity golf tournament, held at the Elmhurst Golf and Country Club July 18. The tournament, entitled, “Manitoba Truckers Going the Distance,” donates proceeds to SCE...

COMPETITION WATCH: Wes Armour, ATS win awards for community service, company wellness

MONCTON, N.B. -- Armour Transportation Systems’ (ATS) president and CEO Wes Armour has won the “Builder of Youth Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Boys and Girls Club of Moncton. The award, presented to Armour on May 16, is...

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce revenue, profits soar in Q2

MONTREAL, Que. -- Acquisitions of Loomis Express, IE Miller and Quik X propelled TransForce to a 25% increase in revenue in the second quarter. Total revenue increased $161.2 million to $812.0 million in the three-month period ending June 30.

COMPETITION WATCH: Mullen posts record revenue in Q2

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group has posted record second quarter revenue, generating $320.1 million in the period ending June 30. Mullen’s second quarter revenue was an increase of $29.3 million, or 10.1%, from the $290.8 million...