Canada’s largest retreading plant inaugurated

GRANBY, Que. -- Groupe Robert Bernard has inaugurated the largest retreading plant in Canada, boasting 70,000 sq.-ft. of floor space.

Governments of Canada, New Brunswick funding new Intelligent Transportation Systems

SALISBURY, N.B. -- The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick are contributing thousands in funding for several new Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects. The projects include:

Eaton appoints Shane Groner to manage Navistar account

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Eaton has appointed Shane Groner as its new Navistar global account director.

Navistar sells off recreational vehicle business

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has sold off its recreational vehicle business, Navistar RV, to Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV), a producer of specialty vehicles to the fire/emergency, commercial/industrial and recreational vehicle markets. The...

Feds providing thousands for study on literacy, essential skills in trucking

TRURO, N.S. -- Trucking Human Resource Sector Council Atlantic is receiving over $640,000 from the Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program to undertake a study of literacy and essential skills levels among employees in the...

OTA Education Foundation seeking scholarship applications via new Web site

TORONTO, Ont. -- The OTA Education Foundation is seeking applications from university- and college-aged for its endowed scholarship program. The scholarships are offered in addition to the Foundation General Scholarships which are available...

IRP reciprocity back on the agenda: CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. -- An IRP Full Reciprocity Plan (FRP) is once again in discussion in the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on its provincial associates to lobby for its adoption.

Trucknews.com adds high-profile transportation lawyer to blog roster

TORONTO, Ont. -- Need legal advice? Unsure about the legal implications of your CSA profile? Been involved in an accident and facing a lawsuit? Want to know your rights when dealing with a problematic shipper or driver?

Shell Rotella Road Show heading to Western Canada this week

CALGARY, Alta. -- The Canadian leg of the Shell Rotella Road Show is getting underway this week. The tour kicks off at Peace Region Petroleum Show in Grande Prairie, Alta. May 15-16 before rolling into Cervus Equipment Peterbilt in Estevan,...

Trucking conditions continue to improve in March: FTR Index

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Conditions improved on an already favourable environment for trucking in March, according to the latest results from FTR's Trucking Conditions Index (TCI), with a reading of 13.3 on the Index. The TCI is designed to...

Newfoundland truck convoy to raise money for local children’s hospital

ST. JOHN’S, Nfld. -- Trucking companies, drivers and owner/operators from across Newfoundland and Labrador will be raising money to support the Janeway Children’s Hospital during the 2013 Teddy Bear Convoy June 2. The event will see...

Somerville Hino named top dealer in Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Somerville Hino has been named the top Hino dealer in Canada for 2012. Toronto-based Somerville Hino not only achieved the top sales position in Canada, it also received the highest ranking in Hino Motors Canada’s...

TransLink to develop Goods Movement Strategy for Vancouver region

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority TransLink has announced it will develop a Goods Movement Strategy as part of its regional transportation strategy. Building on the work of several transportation and...

Toronto Transportation Club accepting applications for scholarship program

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Toronto Transportation Club is currently accepting applications for its scholarship program. The scholarship is open for students graduating high school and entering their first year of college or university. The...

Combating corrosion

KING CITY, Ont. -- No one in the trucking industry is fond of road salt or chemical de-icers applied to our highways in the winter, but most will accept they’re a necessary evil.