COMPETITION WATCH: Manitoulin acquires Matco Transportation Systems

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Manitoulin Transport has acquired Matco Transportation Systems of Edmonton. Established in 1966, Matco is a fully integrated Canadian transportation services company providing domestic and international freight,...

Minister of State for Transport says feds addressing trucking industry issues

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Minister of State for Transport, Steven Fletcher, told a gathering of carrier members of the Canadian Trucking Alliance that he will recommend the federal government moves to address several issues affecting the industry,...

CTA launches new Web site dedicated to driver shortage issue

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Driver Shortage (BRTF) has launched a new Web site offering information, education and research related to the shortage of qualified truck drivers.

Maxim Truck and Trailer announces new appointments to service team

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Maxim Truck and Trailer has announced two appointments to its service team. Kyle Cuthbert has been appointed to vice-president of service and Paul Graham has been appointed product support specialist.

Bison Transport partners with KRTS to supply entry-level drivers

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- Bison Transport has partnered with KRTS Transportation Specialists to supply entry-level commercial drivers for its fleet.

OTA Education Foundation launches new Web site

TORONTO, Ont. -- The OTA Education Foundation has launched a new Web site to promote the organization’s scholarship opportunities for post-secondary students with links to the trucking industry. “We are really excited about the...

Initial reaction to CEO change at Vitran cautious

TORONTO, Ont. -- Initial reaction to the change in leadership at major LTL carrier  Vitran,  which will see board member Bill Deluce take over the reins as interim president and CEO for the departed Rick Gaetz, has been cautious.

COMPETITION WATCH: Vitran’s Gaetz resigns

TORONTO, Ont. -- Vitran Corp. has announced its president and CEO Rick Gaetz has resigned from the company.

Truck News searching for Canada’s top owner/operator

TORONTO, Ont. -- Truck News magazine is searching for nominees for its 20th annual Owner/Operator of the Year Award. The annual prize is given to an owner/operator who exemplifies professionalism while also demonstrating a clean driving record,...

Ancra Canada appoints new regional sales manager for Western Canada

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Ancra Canada has appointed Rick Everitt as regional sales manager for Western Canada. Everitt brings more than 20 years of experience in sales and service in the industrial heavy-duty industries, most recently serving eight...

B.C. technicians claim top spot at semi-finals of Volvo’s Vista competition

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. -- Service technicians from Babine Truck and Equipment of Prince George, B.C. have earned first place at the 2012-2013 Volvo Trucks North American Vista World Championship semi-finals.

OTA praises province for giving gridlock issues priority

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association is commending Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne for giving priority to solving gridlock in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and acknowledging the toll congestion costs exact on the...

Heroic Bison Transport driver earns Highway Angel wings

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Bison Transport driver John Lilley has been named a Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Highway Angel for his help at the scene of a bad accident and his efforts to save the life of one of the victims.

Quick Truck Lube to host customer appreciation BBQ this summer

AYR, Ont. -- Quick Truck Lube will be hosting its annual customer appreciation day once again this summer, slated for July 12 at the company’s Ayr facility. The eighth installment of the event will feature a free BBQ lunch, as well as top...

B.C. Truck Driving Championships coming to Tradex Centre this summer

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. -- The top truck drivers in British Columbia will be descending upon the Tradex Centre on June 22 for the 2013 B.C. Professional Truck Driving Championships. The competition is expected to attract up to 70 professional...