MacKinnon and Bison win top safety awards at TCA convention

GRAPEVINE, Tx. -- The grand prizewinners of the 38th annual National Fleet Safety Awards presented at the Truckload Carriers Association’s convention were announced earlier this week and two Canadian companies came out on top. 

TransForce finalizes acquisition of Vitran

TORONTO, Ont. -- The deal is done. TransForce Inc. has successfully completed acquiring Vitran Corporation Inc. — an acquisition that has been in the works since late December. 

#MATS2014: Ships and ports dictate tire developments

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – While most trucking fleet discussions talk about roads and highways, at Continental Tire, they’re thinking about ports and ships.

#MATS2014: Focus on the driver

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky -- By turning the camera on the driver, Meritor WABCO, hopes to help people perform better behind the wheel.

#MATS2014: Bring it on

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – As challenging as the future will be, it’s going to be a good few years for the trucking industry.

B.C., truckers reach deal to end port strike

VICTORIA, B.C. -- The strike is officially over. 

Ten reasons the 14-point plan is good for truckers, according to Port Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- In addition to releasing a statement from their president and CEO today, Port Metro Vancouver has outlined 10 reasons why the 14-point plan – a joint action plan by the federal and B.C. provincial governments along with...

Port Metro Vancouver president releases statement about ongoing strike

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- A statement was released today from Robin Silvester, President and CEO of Port Metro Vancouver, addressing the strike that has suspended Canada’s largest port.

#MATS2014: Kenworth improves fuel efficiency of T680, introduces new products

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A Kenworth T680 ordered after May will deliver 5% better fuel economy than the same model did last year, the company announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

CTA announces new members of executive committee

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has announced a new executive committee of the Board of Directors for 2014-2016 today.

Canadian freight costs continue to soar

TORONTO, Ont. -- The total cost of transportation for Canadian shippers has risen 1.6% from December to January according to research published today from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). 

Kriska CEO becomes chairman of CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The CEO of Kriska Transportation, Mark Seymour, has been selected as the chairman of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA). 

Bison Transport, Paramount Freight named best fleets to drive for

GRAPEVINE, Tx. --The awards are over and the results are in.

NationaLease names new vice-president of member programs

DOWNERS GROVE, Ills. -- NationaLease has appointed Andy Stopka as vice-president of member programs.

New in-truck coaching device, DriveLogik, promises to deliver significant fuel savings

OTTAWA, Ont. -- In an effort to comply with the strict fuel efficiency standards in North America, a new product called DriveLogik aims to help fleets save on fuel costs and indentify how their drivers can be more efficient on the road.