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.

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.