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B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan harmonize truck regs

EDMONTON, Alta. -- The three westernmost provinces of Canada have inked a landmark deal to harmonize truck weights and dimensions regulations.

Durham Truck and Equipment donates tournament proceeds to OTA foundation

MARKHAM, Ont. -- Durham Truck and Equipment held its second annual Customer Appreciation Golf Tournament in support of the OTA Education Foundation last week.

CITT announces 2011 academic award winners

TORONTO, Ont. -- CITT has announced its 2011 Academic Award winners.

Navistar exec returns to marketing role

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Navistar has announced that Al Saltiel has returned from his role as president of NC2 Global to serve as chief marketing officer for Navistar.

Used truck sales volumes decrease in US as supply tightens

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Used truck sales in the US have slowed, according the latest data from ACT Research, but it's more to do with a lack of supply than demand.

Manitoba driving competition crowns top-performing truckers

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Thirty-nine drivers competed at Peterbilt Manitoba on June 25, in hopes of being recognized as one of Manitoba's top professional commercial drivers. Drivers in five classes participated in three different tests (written test,...

Trailer orders slow but backlog continues to grow

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Net orders for commercial trailers in the US fell 9% in May, marking the second consecutive month of decline.

Avaal to open new Manitoba office

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Avaal Technology Solutions is expanding its operations to include a new office in Winnipeg, Man. The new location is the company's third facility, joining Avaal's Surrey, B.C. and Brampton, Ont. locations. Officials say the...

Flo Components wins Minister’s Award for Apprenticeship Training

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Flo Components has won the annual Minister's Awards for Apprenticeship Training, as the top employer in the Central Region. The region contains more than half of Ontario's manufacturing, mining and heavy industrial...

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce finalizes DHL deal

MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce has announced it has finalized the deal to take over DHL Express Canada's domestic operations and run it as a new subsidiary called Loomis Express.

US truck tonnage sputters as economy hits ‘soft patch’

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US truck tonnage dropped 2.3% in May after a revised decline of 0.6% in April, according to the latest data from the American Trucking Associations.

COMPETITION WATCH: Vernon Erb steps down from Erb Group, hands reins to Wendell

NEW HAMBURG, Ont. -- Vernon Erb has stepped down as president of The Erb Group of Companies, paving the way for his eldest son Wendell to assume the position, the company has announced.

Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator: Understanding and controlling costs

TORONTO, Ont. -- A smooth-driving, feather-footed owner/operator can conceivably make a carrier's fuel surcharge a profitable proposition, Ray Haight, CEO of ATBS Canada reveals in Part 4 of Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator: Understanding...

Central Ontario truckers vie for top spot at driving championship

KITCHENER, Ont. -- A group of 26 drivers took part in the Central Ontario Driving Championships at Conestoga College Doon Campus in Kitchener on June 11. Each driver was vying for top spot in their respective divisions by completing three tasks...