Hi-Way 9 purchases pair of LTL businesses

DRUMHELLER, Alta. -- Hi-Way 9 Group of Companies has purchased the assets and business of Westlock Pony Express, opening the Westlock, Barrhead, Mayerthorpe areas to their service network.

Toronto Trucking Association hosting productivity improvement luncheon

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Toronto Trucking Association is hosting a lunch presentation on productivity improvement on Oct. 14. The presentation, featuring Bill Surphlis of Grant Thornton, will including tips on capturing market share, defending...

Kenworth offering extended warranty for Canadian Class 8 customers

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- PACCAR Financial is now offering an extended warranty program for Canadian customers who purchase new 2010 Kenworth Class 8 factory trucks that meet eligibility requirements.

August trailer orders continue to surge

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- August commercial trailer net orders were up 55% from August of 2009, continuing a healthy rebound from what was one of the worst years in the commercial trailer industry, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT). Eight of the nine...

Trucknews.com a five-time finalist at COPA awards

TORONTO, Ont. -- Trucknews.com has been nominated for five awards at the second annual Canadian Online Publishing Awards.

Reposition 2010 registration deadline fast approaching

TORONTO, Ont. -- Registration for Reposition 2010, a national symposium for supply chain professionals hosted by CITT, is coming to an end Oct. 8.

CSA 2010, load securement subjects of first Lunch & Learn

TORONTO, Ont. -- Trucknews.com hosted the first in a series of Lunch & Learn interactive video interviews Sept. 22, featuring Lloyd Verduyn, president of Verduyn Tarps.

Goodyear’s fleetHQ program growing rapidly

WINDSOR, Ont. -- Goodyear says its fleetHQ service program has experienced significant growth this year and ha...

Arne’s names new president

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Trailer manufacturer Arne's Welding has announced Gerald (Butch) Bouchard has been named pre...

Xata inks reseller agreement with Glentel

DALLAS, Texas -- Xata Turnpike has announced it has signed a value-added reseller agreement with Glentel to fu...

National driving champs crowned

WINNIPEG, Man. -- After a one-year hiatus, the National Professional Truck Driving Championships marked a succ...

inthinc expands into Canada, announces major supply deal

CALGARY, Alta. -- Telematics company inthinc, best known for its in-cab driver mentoring system, has announced...

COMPETITION WATCH: Contrans acquires waste collection biz

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Contrans Group is getting into the waste collection business with the acquisition of Edmont...

APTA set to host transportation summit

MONCTON, N.B. -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) will be hosting a transportation summit Oc...

PacLease opens three new Canadian locations

BELLEVUE, Wash. -- PacLease has added 23 new locations in North America, including three in Canada.