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…

Help support victims of spring flooding

TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian trucking industry is gearing up to support the victims of the flooding that has occurred in several areas of Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and British Columbia…

TP Commericial Solutions rolls out new tire

  ROME, Ga. —  TP Commercial Solutions has a new tire for sale for long-haul and regional all position applications: the Formula Drive II tire. “The Formula Driver II tire…

OTA introduces 2017-18 Road Knights

TORONTO, Ont. — The 2017-18 Ontario Trucking Association’s Road Knights Team has been selected.  This term’s Road Knights team consists of seven exceptional truck drivers who will travel the province over…

Volvo Trucks releases 2017 Safety Report

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — The number of serious road accidents involving trucks is dropping, but there are still too many drivers who drive without a seat belt. That’s according to Volvo…

Daimler promotes two executives

PORTLAND, Ore. –  Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has promoted two senior executives recently. The company announced yesterday that Jeff Allen and Stefan Kurschner have been added to the company’s…

PEI reduces minimum truck licensing age

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI - Eighteen-year-olds in the last stages of graduated licensing will now be able to earn Class 3 truck driving licences under amendments to Prince Edward Island's Highway Traffic Act -- aligning with other provinces and territories. A Class 3 licence applies to a truck or combination above 14,000 kilograms, including special equipment or gooseneck trailers. The amendments were made as of a result of the Federation of Agriculture's request to the government to help alleviate a shortage of truck drivers.

OTA seeking insight regarding CB/two-way radio rules

TORONTO, ON - As of January 1, 2018, specific exemptions for holding and using two-way radios, which includes hand-held CB radios, will expire and the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is looking for industry insight regarding the use of two-way/CB radios in the trucking industry.

OTA names 2017-2018 OTA Road Knights team

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Trucking Association has named seven truckers will form the OTA Road Knights team for the 2017-2018 term.

Mack LR Model available in 4×2 configuration

NEW ORLEANS , La. – Mack Truck’s refuse cabover, the Mack LR is now available in a 4×2 configuration the company announced this week at WasteExpo 2017. The new configuration gives…

OTA creates survey concerning CB, two-way radios

TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA)  is seeking input for a survey it has published concerning specific exemptions for holding and use of two-way radios (including hand-held CB radios)…

Peterbilt showcases new electric Model 520

DENTON, Texas –Peterbilt is showcasing its Model 520 refuse truck demo with an advanced battery-electric drive system at the WasteExpo 2017 show in New Orleans, La. from May 8-11. The Model…

OTA adds compliance session to Council Summit

TORONTO, Ont.  — The Ontario Trucking Association’s 2017 Council Summit will now feature a compliance and freight policy session this year, organizers announced.  The newly added educational seminar will cover…