Road Test: Kenworth debuts short-sleeper T680

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio -- A 52-inch sleeper variant of Kenworth’s new-generation T680 was available to drive at a mid-July Kenworth customer event at its Chillicothe, Ohio plant.

Train Trailer, WestVan merge under single brand

MALTON, Ont. -- Semi-trailer rental companies Train Trailer and WestVan have announces they will be integrating under a singular brand: Train Trailer.

Trailer Wizards announces changes to executive team

MISSISAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards has announced a number of recent changes to its executive team.

The 2014 GMC Sierra and the art of towing

CALGARY, Alta. -- Southern Alberta is the ideal place to showcase the towing capabilities of the new 2014 GMC Sierra. Alberta represents an important market to GMC, accounting for a quarter of its Canadian truck sales. The southern reaches of...

Long-time publisher Rob Wilkins announces retirement; Lou Smyrlis picked to succeed him

TORONTO, Ont. -- Rob Wilkins, senior publisher of our Trucking Group of magazines, research, online and video properties has announced his retirement.   “Rob has been a great leader for this organization for over 33 years, leading...

DHL Express celebrating partnership with Free the Children, Me to We

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- DHL Express is celebrating its first year as the official logistics partner of charities Free The Children and Me to We. By providing the charities with free shipping, storage and logistics support, DHL has allowed them to...

Brenntag adds DEF tanker, DEF rail terminal to Toronto location

TORONTO, Ont. -- Brenntag has expanded its Toronto facility’s Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) capabilities by adding a dedicated DEF tanker to their existing fleet, and opening a DEF rail terminal.   The dedicated Brenntag tanker is...

Annual House of Chrome show’n’shine to visit Manitoba Aug. 16-18

HEADINGLEY, Man. -- It’s that time of year again, time to get out the polishing rags and show some pride in your ride.

New report says JIT model needed for cross-border food shipments

WINDSOR, Ont. -- A new report suggests the agriculture and food industries should adopt automotive-style, just-in-time cross-border shipping practices to improve the flow of food products across the border.

South Fraser Perimeter Road on track to open in December

DELTA, B.C. -- The South Fraser Perimeter Road, which will improve the flow of goods in the Lower Mainland of B.C., is now 80% complete, according to officials.

Can intermodal transportation expand beyond its niche? Find out at the Surface Transportation Summit

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Years ago, intermodal movements were only cost and service effective on freight movements of 1500 miles and up. But intermodal Transportation has gone through a renaissance over the last decade and this number is now well...

Transportation Media bids bittersweet farewell to Adam Ledlow

TORONTO, Ont. – The Transportation Media family will be bidding a bittersweet farewell to managing editor Adam Ledlow this July 16th as he moves on to a challenging position in marketing communications with the Canadian Hearing Society.

Toronto Transportation Club hitting the links for second annual golf tourney

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Toronto Transportation Club will be hosting its second annual Power of Education Golf Classic at The Rock golf course Sept. 18. The all-inclusive event starts with 18 holes of golf at the Nick Faldo-designed course in the...

Yanke, Royal LePage hold food drive for Alberta flood victims

CALGARY, Alta. -- The Yanke Group of Companies and Royal LePage teamed up to hold a food drive for victims of the flooding in Alberta.

Don Anderson Haulage presents scholarships to pair of Ontario students

STOUFVILLE, Ont. -- Two exceptional students from Stouffville District Secondary School have been awarded scholarships from Don Anderson Haulage. Curtis Davis was presented with the Don Anderson Haulage Technology Scholarship, which will...