COMPETITION WATCH: Douglas Harrison appointed president of Day and Ross General Freight

HARTLAND, N.B. -- Douglas Harrison has been named president of Day and Ross General Freight. Harrison was previously president of Calyx Transportation Group. Prior to that he was president of Acklands-Grainger, an industrial supply company, and...

Commercial trailer net orders improved in September

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- After recent lackluster performance, trailer order activity posted solid improvement in September, according to ACT Research Co. Net orders were up almost 31% month-over-month and 22% year-over-year. Supported by solid...

National Truck League celebrates opening of new Mississauga office

LONDON, Ont. -- National Truck League has expanded its operations with the addition of a new office location in Mississauga, Ont. The insurance provider invited staff, customers and even Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion to its grand opening...

KRTS collects more than 2,500 lbs of goods for local food bank

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists (KRTS) collected more than 2,500 lbs of non-perishable food items during its seventh annual Honk for Hunger Food Drive Oct. 16.

ATA renews contract of president Bill Graves

ARLINGTON, Va. -- American Trucking Associations has reached an agreement on a new three-year contract with association president and CEO Bill Graves. The announcement was made earlier this week at the ATA's annual Management Conference...

Daimler adds second shift, 350 new jobs at Portland plant

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is looking to ramp up production at its Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant in Portland, Ore. with the addition of a second shift and the creation of about 350 new jobs at the facility by the...

Class 8 truck orders defy economic doom and gloom: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- ACT Research has reported commercial vehicle order activity strengthened in September, during what is traditionally the weakest new order period of the year.

CTA meets with CBP commissioner

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says it's "encouraged," following a meeting with Alan Bersin, commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection.

Manitoba trucking firms raise thousands for United Way

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Six Manitoba-based trucking companies have raised $3,000 for the United Way after taking part in a friendly truck-pull competition Oct. 13.

OTA announces line-up for fall convention

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association has announced the line-up for its annual convention and general meeting, titled "Leadership, Inspiration and Empowerment."

‘Nimble’ Polar Corp. celebrating 65th anniversary

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Polar Corp., a manufacturer of aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel tank trailers, is celebrating its 65th anniversary.

ATA, TCA call on policy makers to increase truck productivity

GRAPEVINE, Texas -- The American Trucking Associations and the Truckload Carriers Association came together at the conclusion of ATA's Management Conference and Exhibition to call on policy makers to allow for increased truck productivity.

Carrier Transicold claims to offer quietest reefer

ATHENS, Ga. -- Carrier Transicold has announced that recent company testing has determined its hybrid Vector trailer refrigeration unit (TRU) is the quietest diesel-powered reefer on the market.

Cavalier Transportation Group announces new VP business development

BOLTON, Ont. -- Cavalier Transportation Group has appointed Rick Brooks to vice-president of business development. Operating out of Buffalo, N.Y., officials said Brooks will be working closely with the company's US marketing partners, managing...

National Truck League to open new Mississauga office

LONDON, Ont. -- National Truck League will be hosting the grand opening of its new Mississauga office this Saturday. Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion is scheduled to officially open the facility, located at 2980 Drew Road, at 10 a.m., with...