A MADE-IN-CANADA SCALE BYPASS SYSTEM

I’ve come across a couple promising technologies that I’d like to address in this edition of Hooked Up. Among them is a scale bypass system that was developed in Canada, but isn’t yet deployed here. Drivewyze developed a...

Maxim, guests raise over $16K at charity BBQ

WINNIPEG, Man. -- More than 600 people dropped by Maxim Truck and Trailer May 29, contributing a total of $16,500 for charity.

Navistar appoints new v.p. of quality

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has named Bill Osborne its senior vice-president of global quality.

APTA to host food drive during Driving Championships this weekend

TRURO, N.S. -- The Atlantic Province Trucking Association’s Safety Council will be collecting non-perishable items for The Colchester Food Bank during the APTA’s Annual Atlantic Driving Championships June 1.    A straight...

PMTC forms new group aimed at young leaders in trucking

KING CITY, Ont. -- The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has a formed a new group geared towards young professionals that are new to the trucking industry.

Navistar now shipping 4×4 Terrastar

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has announced it is now shipping International TerraStar 4x4s.

COMPETITION WATCH: Wheels Group names new chairman

TORONTO, Ont. -- Wheels Group has split the roles of chairman and CEO, naming Phillip Tabbiner to the role of chair and retaining Doug Tozer as CEO.

Ocean Trailer opens new dealership in Delta

DELTA, B.C. -- Utility Trailer has announced the opening of a new Ocean Trailer dealership here, which will sell a full line of Utility’s dry van, flatbed and Tautliner curtainside trailers.

Webb Wheel announces corporate shuffle

TELL CITY, Ind. -- Kent Finkbiner has been named group president of Marmom Highway Technologies, with Chad Plank filling his former role as president, Webb Wheel OEM.

Road Today Truck Show attracts nearly 7,000 visitors

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- The fifth annual Road Today Truck Show took to a new Brampton venue over the sunny-skied weekend, with nearly 7,000 attendees visiting the Soccer Centre May 25-26.

Trailer Wizards to host BBQ in Mississauga

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards’ 50th anniversary celebrations continue with a bash at its Mississauga location June 6.

Motorcycle, hot-rod, classic car enthusiasts hitting pavement for OTA event

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association will be hosting its inaugural cross-Ontario, Big Wheels Bike and Car ride for motorcycle, hot-rod and classic car enthusiasts Sept. 12. OTA officials are calling the Big Wheels rally “a...

Proposed diesel tax increase shouldn’t be used to fund transit: OTA

TORONTO, Ont. -- A plan laid out today by Metrolinx on how to fund transportation projects in the Toronto and Hamilton areas places too much emphasis on transit, according to the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA).

Canadian Freight Index dips in April: TransCore Link Logistics

TORONTO, Ont. -- Freight volumes fell 7% month-over-month in April and 14% year-over-year, according to the latest figures from TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian Freight Index. The equipment postings for April increased by 6% compared...

Trailer orders bounce back after weak March: ACT Research report

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- After suffering a weak March, net trailer orders jumped 29% month-over-month in April, according to the latest report from ACT Research. The numbers were stronger than predicted by seasonality, however, year-to-date, net...