UPDATE: Single lane of Nipigon River Bridge opened

NIPIGON, Ont. – The newly-built Nipigon River Bridge located in Northern Ontario split thanks to the cold on Sunday afternoon, severing the only transportation link between Eastern and Western Canada – the Trans-Canada…

TTSAO Launches Carrier Group, First Meeting in February

HAMILTON, ON -- The board of directors of the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has announced the official launch of an effort to improve the education, recruitment and retention for entry level and existing professional drivers.

Cervus opens 12th Peterbilt dealership in Ontario

BARRIE, Ont. – Cervus Equipment announced Jan. 8 the opening of a new Peterbilt dealership in Barrie, Ont. just off Highway 400 in what is called the ‘Golden Horseshoe.’…

Geoff Topping to lead new TTSAO Carrier Group

HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) Board of Directors announced today the launch of the TTSAO Carrier Group. The new Carrier Group’s goal and mandate…

Bradley to step down from OTA, CTA at end of 2017

TORONTO, Ont. — David Bradley has announced he will step down from his role as president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) at the end…

Atlantic trucking companies ask for more Digby-Saint John crossings

YARMOUTH, N.S. – The Chronicle Herald reported today that representatives from the trucking and fishing industries had a positive meeting in Yarmouth yesterday when they asked Bay Ferries officials for…

Trailer Wizards named Trucks For Change’s first ever ‘Overdrive Partner’

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Trailer Wizards has set the bar higher for trucking companies across Canada by becoming Trucks For Change’s first ever ‘Overdrive Partner.’ Being an ‘Overdrive Partner’ means Trailer…

Tallman Group Acquires Lease Portfolio

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Tallman Group on Thursday said it completed its purchase of certain full service lease truck assets from Tandet NationaLease on the final day of 2015.

TruckPro Locations Surpass 100 Mark

LONGUEUIL, QC -- TruckPro has added five new members to its network that now includes more than 105 heavy-duty vehicle repair centers in Canada.

Trailer Wizards Goes into “Overdrive” for Trucking Charity

MISSISSAUGA, ON - One of Canada's leading trailer rental and leasing companies, Trailer Wizards, is expanding its partnership with the trucking industry non-profit Trucks For Change Network (T4C), becoming its first ever "Overdrive Partner".

Kenworth Hits Milestone at Canadian Plant

STE-THERESE, QC -- A Kenworth truck was recently recognized as the historic 150,000th truck produced at the company's factory in Ste-Therese, Quebec.

TruckPro expands its network

LONGUEUIL, Que. — TruckPro announced five new members of its network of heavy vehicle repair centres today. The new members are:  H.K. Truck & Trailer Inc. of Dorval, Que., Anchor…

Eaton names new v.p, manufacturing, vehicle group

GALESBURG, Mich. –Eaton announced today that it has named Stephen Noble its new vice-president, manufacturing, vehicle group. Stephen Noble Noble will be reporting to Ken Davis,…

Worried about wheel-offs? FSC seminar to help

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — The Central chapter of the Ontario Fleet Safety Council will hold a seminar Jan. 12 examining wheel-offs and how to prevent them. It’s a timely topic, given…

Mack Trucks signs off on renewable diesel fuel in Mack engines

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks has approved the use of renewable diesel fuel in all Mack engines today. According to Mack, renewable diesel fuel delivers performance similar to diesel refined…