How Is the Driving With All the Summer Vacationers on the Highway?

NEW MINAS, N.S. - Wicked winter has fled.

Trucking VP Recognized

TORONTO, Ont. - OTA VP Barrie Montague was presented with a lifetime achievement award at the 35th annual National Transportation Week Ontario Awards Breakfast June 8.

OBAC Names Ritchie Executive Director

OTTAWA, Ont. - The Owner-Operators' Business Association of Canada (OBAC) has officially appointed Joanne Ritchie as its new full-time executive director. Ritchie takes over the reins from interim executive director Leo Van Tuyl.

Raydan Manufacturing Opens New Tandemization Facility

Raydan Manufacturing is expanding its chassis modification division and opening a new tandemization facility, in response to increased demand for the Company's proprietary Air Link suspension system and other services.

Freightliner Portland Plant Adds Second Shift to Meet Demand

Freightliner has added a second shift to its Portland, Ore., truck-manufacturing plant to keep up with surging demand for Western Star- and Freightliner-brand heavy duty trucks produced at the facility.

New Spicer Replacement Axle Carrier Program Saves Money

Dana has launched a new program designed to eliminate the time and expense associated with purchasing and returning heavy-duty axle carrier cores.

Good Things in Small Packages

WINDSOR, Ont. - While the federal, provincial and municipal powers-that-be puzzle over politically viable solutions for the border traffic flow problem in Windsor, some smaller local companies are struggling to be heard. One of them is Border Gate...

Partnership Develops Fleet Maintenance Software

International Truck and Engine Corp. has partnered with Modern Business Computing, Inc. (MBC) to develop Diamond Connection Solutions, a fleet maintenance software and parts replenishment system designed to help International dealer locations work...

MacKinnon Celebrates 75th B-Day

GUELPH, Ont. - Four hundred people joined MacKinnon Transport in its 75th birthday celebration May 29, held in conjunction with the company's bi-annual family fun day.

MTA Names Driver of the Year

WINNIPEG, Man. - The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) and Volvo Trucks Canada has named Michael Chudobiak of Gardewine North the MTA Driver of the Year.

18 Wheels, 23 Discs: Is Your Back at Risk for Injury?

As this is my first article for Truck West, please allow me to introduce myself. I am a Doctor of Chiropractic, and it is my intention to inform and educate my readers about health concerns that pertain to professional drivers and to others in sim...

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished – Part Two

The story so far...

MTI Offers One-Week Mountain Course

CASTLEGAR, B.C. - Mountain Transport Institute (MTI) has launched a new week-long Mountain Driver Training course for truckers looking to gain mountain driving experience. Currently there is no requirement for drivers licensed in Canada to learn h...

New Products Help Reduce Fuel Consumption, NOx: West Tech

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Western Technologies International Inc., a new manufacturer of fuel enhancers and a distributor of fuel and emissions reduction devices, introduced a new muffler and fuel enhancement agent at the Mid-America Trucking Show. Kevin...

Cab Comfort Solution for Truck Drivers

TORONTO, Ont. - The Ortho-Cusion is a total body support system designed and manufactured to your body contour and fits only you for optimum comfort and spinal wellness.