Flo Components hires new Ontario sales manager

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Flo Components has named Steve Matheson its new Ontario sales manager.

COMPETITION WATCH: Kriska to acquire JMS Transportation

PRESCOTT, Ont. -- Kriska has inked a letter of intent to acquire JMS Transportation in a deal that's slated to close Jan. 31, 2011.

TransCore freight index reflects strong November

TORONTO, Ont. -- TransCore's Canadian Freight Index showed a 37% increase in freight volumes for November compared to the same month last year.

Class 8 orders soar in November

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Net orders of Class 8 trucks rose 38% month-over-month in November, according to the latest stats from ACT Research.

US truck tonnage dips slightly in November

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Seasonally-adjusted US truck tonnage took a 0.1% hit in November, according to the latest data from the American Trucking Associations.

Commerce student wins OTA Professional Driver Memorial Scholarship

TORONTO, Ont. -- Commerce student David Lafferty Jr. of Barrie, Ont. is the recipient of the 2010 OTA Professional Driver Memorial Scholarship, an award that was established in memory of the late David Virgoe.

Goodyear’s DuraSeal tire technology turns five, wins new fans

AKRON, Ohio -- As Goodyear celebrates the fifth anniversary of its DuraSeal tire sealant technology, the company says it is seeing strong interest in the product.

B.C. food banks seeking transportation assistance

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Food Banks B.C., which represents 90 food banks in the province, is having trouble distributing food to rural communities and is looking for some help from the transportation industry.

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce lands Dynamex in mega-deal

MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce has announced it has acquired same-day delivery provider Dynamex in a deal worth US$248 million.

Truckers offer shelter to motorists stranded in southern Ontario blizzard

SARNIA, Ont. -- Truckers are being commended for helping out as southwestern Ontario was hammered by a major snowstorm that stranded hundreds of motorists in their vehicles.

Gorski Bulk Transport founder passes away

WINDSOR, Ont. -- Ted Gorski Sr., founder of Gorski Bulk Transport, has passed away at the age of 88.

Hankook comes out with winter drive tire specifically for Canada

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Hankook Tire Canada has come out with a drive tire designed specifically for Canadian winter conditions.

Transportation economics producing stronger demand for commercial vehicles

COLUMBUS, IN -- The freight segments of the US economy continue to display signs of stability and growth, which along with other factors, is providing a solid lift in demand for commercial vehicles over the next couple of years, according...

Peace Bridge border crossing gets new truck inspection lane

FORT ERIE, Ont. -- Improvements to the Peace Bridge Plaza, including construction of a new primary inspection lane and booth for Canada-bound commercial vehicles, have been completed.

Executive View: Brian Taylor, Liberty Linehaul

AYR, Ont. -- Brian Taylor, founder and president of Liberty Linehaul, was elected chairman of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) in November - a lofty chair indeed, which has been traditionally occupied by an industry leader with far more...