As serious as a wheel-off

TORONTO, Ont. – Wheel separations are 100% preventable if a proper pre-trip inspection is being done. That was the clear message by presenters during a special seminar hosted by the…

International introduces RH Series regional haul truck

MONTREAL, Que. — International Truck today launched its new RH Series regional haul tractor at ExpoCam. The Class 8 tractor is powered by the new International A26 12.4-liter engine.

Alberta receives sizable investment into highway projects

EDMONTON, Alta. – The governments of Alberta and Canada have announced funding for 10 bundled highway rehabilitation and improvement projects in Alberta in an effort to improve the movement of…

Registration now open for OTA Council Day

TORONTO, Ont. — Registration is now open for the Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA) Council Day. The event is set to take place on June 21 at the Westin Toronto Airport…

Navistar names new president of operations

LISLE, Ill. — Navistar named Phil Christman its new president of operations today. According to the company, Christman will be responsible for procurement, product development, manufacturing and supply chain. He…

Alberta highway projects receive major investment

EDMONTON, AB - The governments of Canada and Alberta have announced they will be providing over $500 million combined in funding for 10 bundled highway rehabilitation projects across Alberta.

Registration opens for OTA Council Day

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has announced registration for this year's OTA Council Day has officially opened.

Navistar names Phil Christman president of operations

LISLE, IL - Navistar has announced they've promoted Phil Christman to president of operations. Reporting to Persio Lisboa, Navistars's chief operating officer, Christman will now oversee procurement, product development, manufacturing and supply chain.

Speedy, PCX join forces with Estes Express Lines

RICHMOND, VA - Speedy Transport and Pacific Coast Express (PCX) have joined forces with American transport company, Estes Express Lines, as the carrier converts its Canadian service to a direct model called Estes Canada.

UAP acquires Freno’s distribution activities

Montreal, Que. – UAP announced the acquisition of the distribution activities of Service de Freins Montréal Ltée (Freno) today. The four Freno stores located in Anjou, Boucherville, St-Laurent, and Mirabel, Que.

FlowBelow inks Beaver Truck Centre as distributor

WINNIPEG, Man. — FlowBelow Aero announced it has partnered with Beaver Truck Centre to distribute its aerodynamic products. Beaver will carry FlowBelow’s products in stock and offer Manitoba customers full…

Speedy Transport, Estes Express Lines join forces

TORONTO, Ont. – Speedy Transport Group announced today that it has entered a relationship with Estes Express Lines, where it will handle Estes’ freight in Eastern Canada. Speedy Transport will…

Class 8 backlogs rise: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 backlogs increased once again in March, according to reports from ACT Research. ACT said the increase is due to healthy order levels coupled with restrained…

Class 8 backlogs continue to rise: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, IN - Class 8 backlogs continued to increase for the fifth month in a row as March saw order levels remain steady.

OTA members receive access to online courses

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) and the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) have made a special agreement which will allow for each OTA carrier member to take part in two free CCOHS workplace health and safety e-learning courses in 2017.