Feds commit $1 million to Moncton transportation museum

MONCTON, N.B. -- The federal government has committed $1 million to the new Transportation Discovery Centre in Moncton.

Recession not ‘imminent’: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- ACT Research says its forecasts for medium- and heavy-duty truck orders remains unchanged in the face of growing uncertainty about the US and global economies.

Truckers stranded near Confederation Bridge unimpressed with parking area

BORDEN-CARLETON, P.E.I. -- Truckers in P.E.I. who were forbidden from crossing the Confederation Bridge last week due to high winds snubbed a government-funded parking area in favour of nearby streets and parking lots.

Mascot Truck Parts to increase capacity at Mississauga plant

TROY, Mich. -- To address the demand for remanufactured components for Class 8 trucks, Meritor will be implementing a number of improvements, including increasing capacity at its Mississauga, Ont., facility, Mascot Truck Parts. The facility...

Yokohama to up tire prices come November

LANGLEY, B.C. -- Yokohama Tire Canada has announced a price increase on its commercial tires, effective Nov. 1. Truck and bus, and industrial tires will increase by up to 8%, and off-the-road tires will increase by up to 5%, the company...

18 Wheels of Christmas campaign ready to roll

CALGARY, Alta. -- The 18 Wheels of Christmas campaign is set to roll for the 2011 season. The campaign, coordinated by Rosenau Transport, is asking for donations to help fill a 53-ft. trailer with non-perishable food items. Donations will be...

Toronto Transportation Club’s annual dinner fast approaching

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Toronto Transportation Club's 98th annual dinner is coming to the Fairmont Royal York Hotel Dec. 1.

New speaker added to Driving for Profit seminar line-up

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- A new speaker has been added to the line-up for next month's Driving for Profit seminar. Gary Salisbury, president and CEO of Arkansas-based Fikes Truck Line, will be speaking at the event's "How we did it" session.

Deadline for Goodyear’s Highway Hero award nominations coming up

AKRON, Ohio -- Do you know a truck driver who has performed a heroic deed? If so, better hurry: the deadline for submitting a nominee for Goodyear's 29th annual North America Highway Hero program is Nov. 30.

OTA, CarriersEdge partner to offer online training courses

TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has partnered with CarriersEdge to add a list of online training courses to its "Learning Solutions" program. The OTA branded online training will be available in both subscription and on an...

Metro, Paling join forces at new shop

STONEY CREEK, Ont. -- Metro Collision and Paling Collision have joined forces to become Metro Paling Collision. With a combined staff of more than 60 technicians, Metro Paling has set up shop at Metro Truck Centre in Stoney Creek. The...

COMPETITION WATCH: Manitoba livestock haulers merge

BLUMENORT, Man. -- Steve's Livestock Transport has announced an acquisition of Funk's Livestock Transport.

Volvo Group reorganizes corporate structure

GOTHENBURG, Sweden -- Volvo Group has reorganized its corporate structure in an effort to better utilize the global potential of its brands and products.

Commercial vehicle net orders healthy in September: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Classes 5-8 commercial vehicle preliminary net orders in North America for September improved month-over-month beyond expectations, according to a report by ACT Research Co. The final numbers, which will be released...

Vancouver container truck traffic still an issue

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Banning container trucks from Nanaimo Street near Port Metro Vancouver is creating traffic chaos in the area, according to local news reports.