Atlantic Driving Championships set for May 27

DIEPPE, N.B. – The annual Atlantic Driving Championships are set for May 27 in Masstown, N.S. The competition includes a written test, pre-trip inspection and field test course, which is divided…

Trailer orders up 22% versus last year

COLUMBUS, Ind. –  ACT’s preliminary estimate for April net trailer orders is 20,200 units — down 6% month-over-month. “While net orders were off approximately 6% from March, industry patterns actually…

Giving is good

Everyone likes being a part of something good. At Trucking HR Canada, we focus a lot on the importance of workplace culture—the core values, practices, and attitudes unique to your…

Bison’s Linda Young named to Trucking HR Canada’s board

OTTAWA–Bison Transport’s vice-president of human resources and people development, Linda Young, has joined the board of directors of Trucking HR Canada (THRC). “Linda Young brings extensive HR expertise, experience,…

Real-world diesel emissions differ from lab results: Study

WASHINGTON, D.C.–Diesel-engine nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions as measured in the lab are one thing; real-world emissions quite another. That’s the gist of a new study…

Former Volvo man Gomes now Bison’s VP Maintenance

WINNIPEG-Mike Gomes has been named Bison Transport’s new vice president, maintenance, Bison COO Trevor Fridfinnson announced Tuesday. Gomes joined Bison in early 2016 after a distinguished career with Volvo Trucks.

2017 truck driving championships cancelled

REGINA-The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) announced Monday that there will be no provincial truck-driving championships in 2017. Other provinces were ahead of the STA in pulling back from the event,…

Nearly half the trucks in Southern Ontario blitz fail

OAKVILLE, ON - Almost half of all the commercial vehicles pulled over in a safety blitz last week failed inspection, Halton Regional Police Service's (HRPS) Oakville District Response Unit announced today. Over the course of the two-day roadside campaign, 80 vehicles were inspected and 47% flunked due to issues with brakes, tires and other problems.

Hino Motors surprises Fanshawe College with new truck

LONDON, Ont. – Hino Motors Canada surprised the president of Fanshawe College with the keys to a brand new Hino truck this week. According to the college, Fanshawe hosted the Hino Motors Canada…

NexTraq introduces new mobile app

 ATLANTA, Ga.  — NexTraq has rolled out a new mobile app for drivers. According to the company, the new app called NexTraq Connect, will empower drivers to work more efficiently by…

Tulsa, Okla. to host Shell SuperRigs

HOUSTON, Texas – The 35th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck competition is set to take place at the Exchange Center at Expo Square in Tulsa, Okla. May 18-20 with this year’s theme…

Moncton ready to host Atlantic Truck Show next month

MONCTON, N.B. – The Atlantic Truck Show is returning to the Moncton Coliseum next month from June 9-10. The event is hosted by the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association and is considered…

No injuries after small plane clips truck in freak collision

FREMONT, OH - When truck driver Russ Street heard an odd 'thud' while driving down an Ohio highway, he initially thought he may have blown tire.

Cummins endorses two Power Service products

WEATHERFORD, Texas —Cummins announced today that it is officially endorsing and recommends two Power Service products—Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost and Diesel Fuel Supplement +Cetane Boost—for use in diesel engines. The announcement comes after significant internal testing concluded both…

New inland port to be built in Southern Manitoba

LETELLIER, Man. – Mid Canada Transload Services is planning the construction of a new inland port and rail siding in Southern Manitoba, which will be one of the largest privately-owned…