CTA defends livestock haulers subjected to unfair fines

OTTAWA, Ont. -- New research has indicated that hogs that die while in transit, usually do so as a result of pre-existing heart conditions.

PacLease opens new locations in Quebec, Newfoundland

DEER LAKE, Nfld. -- Seven new PacLease franchises have been added to the company’s network, including two in Canada.

Quick Truck Lube hosts eighth annual customer appreciation BBQ

AYR, Ont. -- Sunshine was on the menu once again – along with the requisite burgers and tandoori chicken on the grill – for Quick Truck Lube’s eighth annual customer appreciation barbeque July 12. Customers, staff, vendors,...

Revamped OTA Convention coming to downtown Toronto this fall

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association’s newly revamped OTA Convention and Executive Forum is coming to the Ritz-Carlton in downtown Toronto Nov. 13-14.

PIT looks to expand US presence

MONTREAL, Que. -- Performance Innovation Transport (PIT) has teamed up with trucking PR firm LaunchIt, to expand its presence in the US.

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.