New Brunswick ‘paralyzing’ provincial trucking industry with fees: APTA chief

DIEPPE, NB -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association says Service New Brunswick’s registration renewal fees are paralyzing the industry.

Three Goodyear truck tire retreads receive SmartWay certification

AKRON, Ohio -- Three of Goodyear’s truck tire retreads have received SmartWay certification from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): the G316 AT Fuel Max, the G572 LHD Fuel Max and the G305 ATS Fuel Max.

Construction industry throws support behind second Detroit-Windsor bridge

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Sixteen construction and transportation organizations, lead by the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), are calling on US President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to swiftly approve construction of...

One-on-one with Volvo president Goran Nyberg

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- When Göran Nyberg, the recently appointed president of sales and marketing with Volvo Trucks, moved into his corner office at Volvo’s Greensboro, N.C. headquarters in October, one of the first things he requested...

Toronto Area Council of CITT has executive team in place

TORONTO, Ont. -- CITT Toronto Area Council has elected its executive team for 2013 and all positions remain unchanged.

the end of the line

I recently spoke with Jeffrey Carhart, partner of the law firm Miller Thomson. He is a respected expert in the area of corporate Bankruptcy and Insolvency. I asked him some questions and got some interesting answers. 

Trucking conditions cool off in October: FTR Trucking Conditions Index

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Trucking conditions eased off in October, falling to a reading of 7.9 following September’s 65% increase over August index numbers to a level of 9.6, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index.

Mack, Volvo 2014 heavy truck line-ups certified by EPA, NHTSA

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack and Volvo’s full line-ups of model year 2014 trucks and tractors are now certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in accordance with 2014...

British soldier turned ice road trucker dies in Alaska Highway plunge

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. -- A former British soldier turned ice road trucker has died following a crash on the Alaska Highway, reports the Calgary Sun.

Nametag dispute causes delays at border crossings

OTTAWA, Ont. -- A dispute over nametags was causing delays at the Ambassador Bridge and Blue Water Bridge yesterday, according to the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Osram Sylvania appoints Graham Wark as president

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Osram Sylvania has appointment of Graham Wark as president, effective immediately. Wark succeeds James Johnson, who has been named president and general manager of Valeo Sylvania.

Mack donates $25,000 to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in New York

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Mack Trucks has donated $25,000 to New York City to support relief efforts following Hurricane Sandy. The donation will go to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to...

Maxim pancake breakfast raises more than $8,000 for Christmas charity

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Maxim Truck and Trailer’s annual charity pancake breakfast has raised $8,265 for the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg.

OTA Allied Trades Division elects new board for 2012-2014 term

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Allied Trades Division of the Ontario Trucking Association has elected a new board of directors and chairman for the 2012-2014 term. Kim Richardson of Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists has been named chairman. ...

Volvo launches fuel-themed iPad game

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has released a new iPad game called Fueldrop, which officials say highlights the company’s “past and present leadership in fuel efficiency and innovation.”