Injured trucker’s family calls for mandatory fire protection

WINDSOR, Ont. -- The family of a badly burned trucker is calling for mandatory fire-resistant clothing for drivers that haul explosive or flammable goods.

New research provides analysis of operational costs in trucking

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released the findings of its 2011 update to An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking. The research, which identified trucking costs from 2009 and the first...

Shell Rotella offering limited warranty on heavy-duty oils

BURLINGTON, Ont. -- Shell Rotella is now backing its heavy-duty engine oils with a lubrication limited warranty.

Stage set for long run-up in Class 8 vehicle demand: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Despite some recent easing in freight growth and a softening in the path of the US economy, demand for commercial vehicles continues to be strong, according to the most recent data reported by ACT Research Co. (ACT).  ...

Saskatchewan continues to build high clearance trucking corridor

KENASTON, Sask. -- Saskatchewan continues to develop a high clearance corridor for overheight loads, most recently turning its attention to Hwy. 15 east of Kenaston.

Wayne Marshall named Truck Service Expert of the Year

HAMILTON, Ont. -- Wayne Marshall of Marshall Truck and Trailer Repair has won the prestigious Truck Service Expert of the Year award, presented by the HDA Truck Pride.

Ontario truck blitz to kick off tomorrow

AURORA, Ont. -- The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Ministry of Transportation and other agencies are combining to target commercial vehicles through Operation Corridor, beginning tomorrow morning.

Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator: Understanding and maximizing revenue

TORONTO, Ont. -- Maximizing revenue is all about planning, Ray Haight, CEO of ATBS Canada explains in Part 3 of Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator.

PeopleNet unveils new generation Blu.2 onboard computer

TORONTO, Ont. -- PeopleNet has come out with a sleeker, more powerful version of its Blu in-cab computing system, which will be available to customers for about the same price as the original version, the company announced.

Daimler plans to ramp up production, hire additional 1,400 employees

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced plans to sharply increase production and employment levels at its Mt. Holly, N.C. and Portland, Ore. truck manufacturing plants during the last half of 2011. Production and...

Gord Peddle named chair of CTHRC

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Gord Peddle, vice-president and chief operating officer of Atlantica Diversified Transportation Systems, has been named chair of the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council's (CTHRC) board of directors.

Kamloops trucker named B.C. driver of year

LANGLEY, B.C. -- Lorne Hanson, a veteran driver of logging trucks, has received the B.C. Driver of the Year award for 2011 at the B.C. Trucking Association's annual management conference in Kelowna. Hanson won for his 36-year, accident-free...

New transportation recruiters council being formed

OAKVILLE, Ont. -- A new council for recruiters in the transportation industry is in the process of is being formed.

Bendix wins product leadership award for Wingman Advanced technology

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has won the Frost & Sullivan 2011 North American Product Leadership of the Year Award in the commercial vehicle safety systems market.

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac acquires Benson Tank Lines

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation has announced it has purchased Benson Tank Lines for $4 million.