East Coast truckers vie for spot in nationals on home turf

MASSTOWN, N.S. -- Professional drivers from the Atlantic provinces competed last weekend to earn a spot in the National Professional Truck Driving Championships, which this year will be hosted by their home association.

OEMs may have to reduce build rates: FTR Associates

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- FTR Associates says another slow month for Class 8 truck orders in May, means OEMs may have to slow their build rates.

Truckers won’t have to travel with vehicle on Grand Manan ferry: Report

GRAND MANAN, N.B. -- Truckers appear to have won a dispute with the operator of the Grand Manan ferry, which had reportedly implemented a new policy requiring commercial truckers to travel with their truck while on-board the vessel.

New truck orders remain soft through May: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Commercial vehicle net orders remained soft in May, as truck fleets continue to show a reluctance to take on sizeable loans, according to the latest analysis from ACT Research.

Trucknews.com marks blogging milestone

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Industry Blogs section of Trucknews.com hit a milestone last week, with the posting of its 2,000th reader comment.

SAF-Holland announces Canadian hiring, promotion

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- SAF-Holland has announced two key appointments within its Canadian operations.

Trailer Wizards breaks ground at new Winnipeg location

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Trailer Wizards broke ground this week on its new Winnipeg facility at 65 Bergen Cutoff.

Eaton offering four new enhancements for hybrid power system

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corporation has announced a number of enhancements designed to increase the fuel economy, performance and payback of its hybrid power system.

OTA Education Foundation seeking scholarship program funding

TORONTO, Ont. -- The OTA Education Foundation is asking the trucking industry to help fund its 2012 scholarship program that aids students with ties to the trucking industry. The Foundation is targeting a $50,000 donation goal to assist...

NAFTA trade value reaches historic heights in March

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US, and Mexico, was 6.2% higher in March than in March 2011, totalling $85.8 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department of...

Nine Canadian companies named among Bendix’s top distributors

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix has recognized the outstanding achievement of its top distributors across Canada and the US through its Premier Distributor Program. This year, Bendix has honoured 39 companies that have earned the program’s highest...

Purolator kicks off Tackle Hunger Week today

TORONTO, Ont. -- Purolator is launching its 10th annual “Tackle Hunger Week” June 4-8. The company-wide event will have Canadian Football League players, along with Purolator’s staff and partners, working together to collect...

CTA highlights importance of training, accountability in livestock transport

OTTAWA, Ont. -- In recent comments to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) highlighted the vital role livestock transporters play in Canada’s food supply chain and stressed the...

Centerline closes Milton shop; Quick Truck Lube to honour coupons

MILTON, Ont. -- Centerline has closed its operations at the Fifth Wheel Truck Stop in Milton and Quick Truck Lube has announced it will be honouring Centerline’s free grease coupons.

Kenworth begins production of new T680

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio -- Kenworth’s latest model, the T680, has entered full production at the company’s Chillicothe, Ohio truck plant.