US trucking groups back proposed reintroduction of Jason’s Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Members of the US trucking industry are applauding the proposed reintroduction of Jason's Law, which looks to address truck parking shortages and improve conditions at current truck parking facilities.

New side rollover protection system available on Class 8 Petes

DENTON, Texas -- IMMI RollTek side rollover protection is now available on all Peterbilt Class 8 vehicles, the company has announced. The RollTek protection system has been integrated in the Atlas Premium Air Ride, high back driver's seat.

Stage set for continued commercial vehicle recovery: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The stage has been set for a long run-up in demand across the medium-duty and heavy-duty truck and commercial trailer segments, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT).

CBM’s Les Wakeling named Maintenance Manager of the Year

MARKHAM, Ont. -- More than 35 years of meticulous maintenance has earned Les Wakeling of Canadian Building Materials the prestigious Canadian Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year award.

Louise Yako to take over BCTA reins

LANGLEY, B.C. -- The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) looked far and wide for a replacement for its outgoing president and CEO Paul Landry. And at the end of the day its search ended within its own walls, with Louise Yako named as Landry's...

Bergstrom celebrates production of 20,000th NITE system

ROCKFORD, Ill. - Bergstrom has celebrated the production of its 20,000th NITE no-idle system. The unit, NITE Phoenix system, the newest model in Bergstrom's battery-powered, no-idle systems, was produced at Bergstrom's corporate headquarters in...

Groeneveld names Phil Carrick Canadian national sales manager

MILTON, Ont. -- Phil Carrick has been named national sales and key account manager for Groeneveld's Canadian operations.

Winnipeg police officer wins CTA award

WINNIPEG, Man. -- A Winnipeg police officer has won an award from the Canadian Trucking Alliance for outstanding work in detecting criminal activity on the nation's highways.

Trucking conditions continue to improve: FTR Associates

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Trucking conditions continue to improve, according to the findings of the most recent FTR Trucking Conditions Index.

Bridgestone realigns divisions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone has announced it has realigned two of its divisions, bringing Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions and Off Road Tire, US and Canada Tire Sales into one group dubbed Bridgestone Commercial Solutions.

US fleets acknowledge driver shortage a problem, report finds

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A shortage of drivers is already weighing on the minds of many US fleet managers, according to the findings of the Q2 2011 Fleet Sentiment Report.

Durabody adds new GTA sales manager

BOND HEAD, Ont. -- Durabody Industries has announced Jason Cuddy has joined its team as regional sales manager.

COMPETITION WATCH: Contrans’ Q1 profit slips

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Contrans' first quarter profit dipped slightly to $3.4 million (from $3.6M in the first quarter of 2010), but the company says it's well poised to take advantage of a strengthening economy.

Quick Truck Lube to hold customer appreciation BBQ this summer

AYR, Ont. -- Quick Truck Lube will be holding its sixth annual customer appreciation barbeque July 8. The event will take place at the company's Ayr location from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Students urged to pursue OTA scholarships

TORONTO, Ont. -- The OTA Education Foundation is urging university and college students to pursue the various scholarship opportunities offered under its endowed scholarship program. The scholarships have been established by trucking and...