John Hammond joins Fontaine Trailer as Canadian sales rep

ORANGEVILLE, Ont. -- John Hammond has joined Fontaine Trailer as the company’s new Canadian regional sales rep.

Volvo Trucks Safety Award returning in 2012

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks plans to reward two North American fleets for their commitment to safety with the fourth annual $25,000 Volvo Trucks Safety Award. Michelin will also sponsor the trucking industry highway safety award. ...

Rogue tractor-trailer tires give Alberta man rude awakening

STRATHMORE, Alta. -- An Alberta man woke up to sound of an explosion as a set of dual wheels off a semi truck flew through his front door and landed in his kitchen, according to a report from The Huffington Post.

Brenntag opens new western bulk rail transfer terminal

TORONTO, Ont. -- Brenntag North America has opened its fourth Canadian bulk rail transfer terminal, located in Leduc, Alta. Brenntag is the exclusive distributor of Ontario-manufactured TerraCair diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and rail terminals...

Manitoba truckers to see shorter period for spring road restrictions

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Heavy truck operators in Manitoba will see a shorter period of spring road restrictions this year as a result of changes to provincial policy, according to an announcement from Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve...

Eaton announces warranty upgrade package

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corporation has introduced a bundle package for its line-up of remanufactured and aftermarket components. The package extends the standard two-year warranty coverage of an Eaton Fuller Reman transmission to three years...

Beaver Truck Centre named Canadian Volvo Dealer of the Year

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Beaver Truck Centre has been named the 2011 Volvo Trucks Canadian Dealer of the Year.

TransCore’s N.A. Freight Index marks record January, slips month-over-month

PORTLAND, Ore. -- TransCore’s North American Freight Index marked a record high for the month of January, up 5% compared to January 2011. Month-over-month, January’s spot market freight volume slipped 8% compared...

Wakefield Canada ranked among best small, medium employers in nation

TORONTO, Ont. -- Wakefield Canada has been named among the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada. The company ranked in the top half of the list this year at number 20. The study, now in its seventh year, is published in The Globe...

Davy Truck Sales open for business

TORONTO, Ont. -- Drawing on his 25 years’ experience in the used truck business, Adam Davy has announced the opening of his own dealership, Davy Truck Sales.

Kenworth, Paccar offering Class 8 extended warranty program

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth and Paccar Financial's joint extended warranty program is now available through June 30 for Canadian customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 8 factory trucks that meet eligibility requirements. Kenworth customers...

FPInnovations reorganizes, expands business development component

MONTREAL, Que. -- FPInnovations has unveiled a new organizational structure for the company. Company officials say the reorganization came about after an in-depth review of FPInnovations' business model. The company says the changes are...

Trailer Wizards names new VP finance

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards has named Dieter Hauser as its new vice-president of finance.

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac takes 29% stake in Northern Resource Trucking

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation has entered into an agreement to acquire 29% of Northern Resource Trucking.

Outgoing ATD chair urges dealers to embrace change in final speech

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- In his last speech as chairman of the American Truck Dealers, Utah commercial truck dealer Kyle Treadway urged dealers to embrace the many changes affecting heavy- and medium-duty truck retailing, including the introduction...