Pilot Flying J alleged to have fraudulently shortchanged customer rebates

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- On Apr. 15, law enforcement officers swept down on the headquarters of Pilot Flying J, as well as the residences of several of its employees.

Class 8 orders fall for first time since November: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Class 8 orders rose above 20,000 units for a sixth consecutive month in March, but fell sequentially for the first time since November, according to ACT Research. March Class 8 net orders totalled just over 22,000 units....

Toronto transport company donating portion of profits to children’s charity

TORONTO, Ont. -- Toronto-based transport company Snowbirds Auto Connection has announced it will be donating a portion of its profits to the Aaron’s Apple charity. Aaron’s Apple is dedicated to raising funds for chronically ill...

Taking the show on the road

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Meritor was absent from this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show, having decided the considerable resources required to exhibit there would be better spent giving fleet customers the chance to experience its products...

West Van acquires Train Trailer Rentals

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- West Van has acquired all of the shares of Train Trailer Rentals from PLM trailers. Officials say the amalgamation of the two operations will create one of the largest trailer rental providers in Canada.

Goodyear introduces new tire for pick-up and delivery segment

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear has introduced an updated tire for pick-up and delivery applications designed to help deliver long miles and scrub resistance: the Goodyear G661 HSA 19.5”.

Atlantic Truck Show less than two months away

MONCTON, N.B. -- The Atlantic Truck Show (ATS) will be rolling into the Moncton Coliseum June 7-8.

Thin is in

Low-viscosity heavy-duty engine oils are beginning to get some attention as an easy way to improve fuel economy, while maintaining the protective qualities truck owners have come to expect from time-tested 15W-40 oils.

Hino introduces new air suspension for Model 195

MONTREAL, Que. -- Hino introduced at ExpoCam a new air suspension for its best-selling 195 model.

COMPETITION WATCH: Canada Cartage partners with Cargill

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada Cartage has won a contract from Cargill to provide transportation services for its beef processing facility in Guelph, Ont. The two firms began working together in February to transport goods to small retail stores and...

International re-introduces 9900i, PayStar 5900

MONTREAL, Que. -- Given the popularity of the International 9900i in Canada, with more than 7,000 sold over the last 10 years, ExpoCam provided an appropriate backdrop for the “re-release” of the classic-styled truck, now powered by...

Trucking conditions ‘solidly favourable’ in February: FTR Index

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Trucking conditions continued to improve in February, according to the latest figures from the FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI). February saw an increase of two points to a reading of 12.9 on the Index. The TCI is...

Canadian dealerships win gold, silver awards from Kenworth

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Canadian Kenworth dealers walked away with both gold and silver awards as part of the manufacturer’s Dealer of the Year award program. Awards were presented to dealers from Canada and the US at the Kenworth Dealer...

COMPETITION WATCH: TST Overland Express wins Lowe’s service award

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- TST Overland Express has won the Lowe's Gold Service Award for providing top-level LTL service for Lowe’s Canadian shipments. The 2012 award marks the fourth consecutive year that TST Overland has received recognition...

Industry saddened by loss of long-time veteran Bill Barber

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Long-time industry veteran Bill Barber passed away quietly last Friday in Brampton. He was 87.