Western Star introduces all-wheel drive 4700

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Western Star has come out with an all-wheel drive version of its 4700 set-back axle truck.

Navistar’s 4×4 TerraStar now production ready

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Navistar announced at the Work Truck Show today that its International TerraStar 4x4 commercial truck is now production-ready.

Transport truck crashes into river off Hwy 401

AYR, Ont. -- A transport truck travelling on the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 has crashed into a guardrail and driven off the highway, landing fully submerged in the Nith River, according to a report from CTV News.

Trailer Wizards mechanic wins top apprentice award

CALGARY, Alta. -- The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) Board has named Trailer Wizards’ licensed mechanic Osmar Salguero as the Top Apprentice in the HET (Heavy Equipment Technician) – Transport Trailer Mechanic...

February’s Class 8 orders reach highest level in 12 months: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- North American heavy-duty Class 8 preliminary net orders for February rose both month-over-month and year-over-year, narrowly besting October 2012 to reach their highest reading since January 2012, while medium-duty...

COMPETITION WATCH: Bison named Store Delivery Carrier of Year by Walmart Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Bison Transport has been recognized by Walmart Canada as its Overall Store Delivery Carrier of the Year for the second year in a row. Bison was presented with the award at the annual Walmart Canada Carrier Awards banquet...

Private Motor Truck Council of Canada launches new Web site

KING CITY, Ont. -- The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has launched an all-new Web site at www.pmtc.ca. PMTC officials say the new site features an improved search function, upgraded banners, archives of PMTC publications (including news...

Goodyear narrows field for Highway Hero Award to four nominees

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear has narrowed down the finalists for its 30th America Highway Hero Award to four. The award, to be announced during the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky. March 21, honours professional truck drivers who...

US mandatory budget cuts may not affect border operations right away: CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Association has learned that massive US budget cuts set to become official Friday may not take immediate effect. CTA officials say they have been informed by sources at various ports that the so-called...

Are your data backup procedures compliant with CBSA requirements?

Understanding the transportation and logistics industry, Canada Border Services Agency regulations and the Patriot Act as they relate to your data can mean the difference between keeping your trucks on the road or having them parked while you...

Hold your water

While on the road, you often find yourself miles away from the next rest area; so, it’s necessary to be able to hold your water. You already know that a healthy bladder is important.

Coping with Sacroiliitis

The sacroiliac joints are located at the bottom of the spine where it joins to the pelvic bones. These joints play an important role in the movement of the lower limb. Just like most joints in our body, the sacroiliac joints can be injured....

Clean air standards caught in Canadian jurisdictional limbo

The heavy truck air quality regulations culminating in the 2010 “smog-free” truck engines have been heralded by governments and industry alike as among the most important clean air initiatives in history.

NOC and FCR: Both are overdue for revision

We seem to have general agreement that there is a shortage of qualified truck drivers in Canada, and now the attention of the industry and the government needs to be turned towards remedies.

Tax tips: Every bit counts

Usually, it’s easy coming up with topics for this column in March and April. I go to the Canada Revenue Agency Web site, read the “what’s new” bulletins, decide what’s useful or pertinent to Truck News readers, and...