New agreement aims to deliver improved coordination, efficiencies at West Coast port

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- A recently formed Container Drayage Leadership Team, consisting of stakeholders including the B.C. Trucking Association, has reached an agreement in principle that it says will see increased coordination and improved...

Humble owner of Sousa Truck Trailer Repair reflects on 25 years in business

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- When he started Sousa Truck Trailer Repair a quarter century ago, founder John Sousa never dreamt he’d one day be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the company - along with about 500 customers and friends.

Sylvite Transportation opens new, larger B.C. terminal

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. -- Sylvite Transportation has opened a larger terminal in British Columbia. The facility will consolidate Sylvite’s operations in Abbotsford and Chilliwack.

Peterbilt to host Customer Experience in Montreal

MONTREAL, Que. -- Peterbilt has announced it’s hosting a series of Customer Experience events this year, including one in Canada.

Eaton bags largest single fleet order for UltraShift Plus transmissions

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton is celebrating what it says is its largest single fleet order for UltraShift Plus transmissions.

Durham Hino hosts BBQ to celebrate facility renovations

PICKERING, Ont. -- Durham Hino Truck and Equipment hosted its first annual Customer Care Clinic and Appreciation Day BBQ on June 20 to commemorate its newly renovated facility.

OOIDA files lawsuit against FMCSA over safety record database

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has filed a complaint with the US District Court for the District of Columbia against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration with regard to its...

Meritor offering new instructor-led training courses

TROY, Mich. -- In addition its more than 100 online courses currently available through Meritor BullPen, Meritor is now offering new instructor-led training (ILT) courses. The in-person training courses are offered at the Meritor Tech Training...

Jost partners with Trans Canada Sales to expand distribution

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. -- Jost International has expanded its distribution in Canada through an arrangement with Trans Canada Sales (TCSA). TCSA will represent Jost throughout Canada in an effort to increase customer support at fleets and dealers...

Truck News expands video offerings with TMTV On the Road

TORONTO, Ont. -- TruckNews.com has expanded its weekly WebTV show, Transportation Matters, to include mobile, same-day video posts via its YouTube channel. The supplemental video offerings, dubbed "TMTV On the Road," will feature current...

Peterbilt Model 579 production begins

DENTON, Texas -- Producing is now underway for the Peterbilt Model 579, the company has announced. The 579, first launched during the Mid-America Trucking Show in March, features aerodynamic styling designed for superior fuel efficiency and an...

Truck News launches free app

TORONTO, Ont. -- Truck News now offers a free app for Apple devices including the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

Inside FedEx’s new facility

MARKHAM, Ont.  FedEx has opened a new facility in the Toronto area. Carolyn Gruske, editor from our sister publication MM&D, spoke with FedEx Express Canada president Lisa Lisson and vice-president of operations Pina Starnino about why...

Detroit touts environmental, economic benefits of remanufacturing

TOOELE, Utah -- Why buy new when you can reuse something that still has value? That’s the reman mantra, as told by Detroit Reman, a business unit of Detroit Diesel Corporation, which hosted a tour of its Tooele, Utah facility for media,...

Trailer Wizards names new Quebec v.p.

MONTREAL, Que. -- Trailer Wizards has named Benoit Fisette vice-president of its Quebec region.