Canada Cartage’s John Haines named Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year

TORONTO, Ont. -- Integrity, dedicated, driven, reliable, fair, supportive, compassionate, smart, no-nonsense and hardworking.

Ground transportation costs up in February: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ground transportation costs for Canadian shippers increased by 2.4 % in February when compared with January results, according to the latest figures from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).

CFMS kicks off with session on engine fault lights

TORONTO, Ont. -- Technicians and truck owners are growing increasingly frustrated and confused over the complexity of their engines and the fault lights that are seemingly always appearing on the dash of their trucks.

National Truck League, Zurich partner to offer travel insurance plan

LONDON, Ont. -- National Truck League Insurance Solutions (NTL) has partnered with Zurich Canada to provide a new travel medical emergency insurance plan for their clients.

OTA launches new events Web site, opens Spring Retreat registration

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association has launched a new Web site to promote the group's events at www.otapremierevents.ca. The launch comes in conjunction with the opening of online registration for the 17th annual OTA Spring...

Hino to debut new cabover model next month

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada will be introducing its new 165 model cabover engine (COE) truck in May.

Free online tool launched to help fleet managers improve HR practices

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Trucking HR Canada has unveiled a free online tool designed to help fleet managers analyze and improve human resources practices. The HR Circle Check, now available at www.truckingHR.com, asks questions about existing business...

Flooded out? Follow these tips before putting trucks and trailers back into service

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Remove and completely disassemble assembly. Inspect for water and contaminant damage. Replace seals.

Canada Cartage appoints new vice-president of IT

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada Cartage has appointed Daniel Roy as vice-president of Information Technology (IT). He will be responsible for leading the growth and strategic development of IT projects nationwide for Canada Cartage.

Trailer orders slow in March

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Net trailer orders declined 6% month-over-month in March, and 12% year-over-year, according to the latest data from ACT Research.

US truck tonnage rises in March

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US for-hire truck tonnage increased 0.9% in March, posting its fourth increase in the past five months.

Schneider National launches first-of-its-kind bulk intermodal service

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National Bulk Carriers has launched a new bulk intermodal transportation service that will use a new state-of-the-art 40-foot tank container to haul liquid bulk chemicals across the US via both rail and...

Shipper conditions deteriorate in February: FTR Shippers Conditions Index

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for February fell more than two points following a similar decline in January. The current reading of -9.5 reflects an expectation for increasingly difficult...

New category will ensure performance of low-viscosity engine oils

MONTREAL, Que. -- Work continues on a new heavy-duty engine oil category that will provide improved performance with the newest generation engines, beginning in 2016.

LEADERS: Tim Burns, Meritor’s new vice-president, North America

ATLANTA, Ga. -- After 31 years of focusing on the severe-service and specialty vehicle divisions of Rockwell, ArvinMeritor and now Meritor, Tim Burns brings to his new role as v.p., North America, a desire to adapt technologies developed for...