Trailcon’s Al Boughton wins Service to Industry Award

TORONTO, Ont. -- Trailcon Leasing CEO and 35-year trucking industry veteran Al Boughton has won the Shaw Tracking-OTA Service to Industry Award for 2012. Boughton is the first OTA Allied Trades member to win the prestigious award. The...

Shell introducing new synthetic oil to withstand Canadian winters

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Shell Rotella will be delivering an early Christmas present to the Canadian market. In December, it will introduce its Rotella T6 0W-40 fully synthetic oil, which was designed specifically with the Canadian climate in...

Totran Transportation Services appoints new CEO

CALGARY, Alta. -- Totran Transportation Services has appointed Rosemary Marr as its new CEO, effective Nov. 1.

Volvo’s Remote Diagnostics service wins award for customer value

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks’ Remote Diagnostics aftermarket service has received the 2012 North American Customer Value Enhancement Award in Commercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance from Frost & Sullivan. “We’re...

OTA continues to lead pack of effective trade associations: Bradley

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association continues to lead the pack when it comes to Canada’s most effective trade associations, says OTA and Canadian Trucking Alliance president David Bradley, citing its “strong and...

Ontario Trucking Association names new chairman, board

TORONTO, Ont. -- Jeff Bryan, president and CEO of Burford, Ont.-based Jeff Bryan Transport, has been named chairman of the Ontario Trucking Association. The announcement was made at the association’s 86th annual general meeting in Toronto...

OTA outlines concerns with Walmart’s 60.5-ft trailer

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) held a meeting today to discuss Walmart’s new 60-ft. trailer and soon after, issued a statement outlying its many concerns.

Giant transformers complete journey across Manitoba roadways

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Three giant transformers have arrived at their new home at Manitoba Hydro's Riel Station after a three-night trek across provincial roadways.

Saskatchewan truckers to provide road condition info this winter

SASKATOON, Sask. -- For the second winter season in a row, Ridsdale Transport drivers will be providing road condition information as part of Saskatchewan’s Highway Hotline.

Kim Richardson to receive Queen’s Jubilee medal

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- Kim Richardson, president of KRTS Transportation Specialists, will be presented with the Queen’s Jubilee medal during a special ceremony Nov. 17.

Shell Rotella, HDDC team up to offer heavy-duty technician scholarships

BURLINGTON, Ont. -- Shell Rotella and the Heavy Duty Distributor Council of Canada (HDDC) are teaming up once again to offer their Heavy Duty Technician Scholarship. The pair will award a total of $15,000 to six students pursuing accreditation...

Meritor launches Fras-le hydraulic disc brake pad program

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Meritor's aftermarket business has begun distribution of the Fras-le “Work Truck and Fleet Disc Brake Pad Program" to its customers. The North American program includes a complete line of hydraulic disc brake pads for...

COMPETITION WATCH: Meyers acquires new warehouse, distribution facility

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Meyers Transportation Services has acquired Cheektowaga N.Y.-based Meyers Distribution International (MDI).

Tallman Truck Centre finalizes Western Toronto International acquisition

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. --Tallman Truck Centre has finalized a deal to acquire the assets of Western Toronto International Trucks, effective June 1. The new company’s legal name will be Tallman Truck Centre (Toronto) Limited. The acquisition...

OTA launches campaign to put brakes on vehicle plate fee increase

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association has spearheaded a campaign to put a stop to the provincial government’s proposed 70% increase of heavy commercial vehicle validation fees. In March, the Ontario government announced that...