OOIDA to throw big bash for 40th birthday

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is throwing a party to celebrate its 40th birthday. And you’re invited.

CUSTOMER CORNER: LCBO’s Nick Nanos on transportation priorities for 2013

Editorial director Lou Smyrlis recently conducted a lengthy interview with Nick Nanos, director, traffic, customs & Toronto logistics operations, LCBO. Here is what Nanos had to say about LCBO’s transportation priorities for 2013 and...

Peterson Manufacturing enhances overseas representation with addition of Dorian Drake

GRANDVIEW, MO  -- Peterson Manufacturing has announced a new strategic alliance with Dorian Drake International, Inc. to represent the company in specific international markets. The partnership is designed to expand...

Nervous buyers sitting on wallets due to gloomy economic news

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The perceived threats of bad economic news are keeping Class 8 truck buyers on the sidelines, according to the latest data from ACT Research.

Kinedyne announces enhancements to load binder product line to meet new standard

Branchburg, NJ --  Kinedyne has revised its chain/load binder product offering in an effort to make them fully compliant with newly released industry standards. 

OTA Education Foundation announces scholarship winners

TORONTO, Ont. -- Six lucky students have been awarded scholarships as part of the OTA Education Foundation’s endowed scholarship program. The Bison Transport Scholarship was awarded to Cam Brubacher, a resident of Milverton, Ont. who is...

FedEx predicting busiest day in company history this December

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- FedEx is expecting to have its busiest day in history on Dec. 10, when the company will move a projected 19 million shipments through its global ground, express and freight networks. The current record was set last Dec. 12...

Peterbilt sets production record for Model 320

DENTON, Texas -- Peterbilt has set a company production record for its Model 320, increasing production by 33% over its previous record year.

TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index slows in September

TORONTO, Ont. -- TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index saw a drop in month-over- month spot market freight volumes in September, decreasing by 15% from August.   Year-over-year load volumes were down 24% from September 2011....

Danatec Educational Services opens new Ontario office

TORONTO, Ont. -- Danatec Educational Services has opened a new office in the heart of Toronto. Headquartered in Calgary, Danatec has been servicing clients in Ontario since 1985. Officials say the addition of the Toronto office will allow the...

CILTNA transportation workshop and general meeting just weeks away

OTTAWA, Ont. – The CILTNA, under the new leadership of Bob Armstrong, will be holding a Transportation Workshop Annual, General Meeting, and Dinner on Nov. 19 in Ottawa.

Meritor trailer axles now standard on all Wabash National trailers

TROY, Mich. -- Wabash National has selected Meritor trailer axles to be standard equipment on all its trailers. “Meritor's long history of innovation in axle and brake technology assures our customers access to industry-leading solutions...

Canadian trucking firms missing out on social media opportunities

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Canadian transportation companies are missing out on many of the benefits that can be gained from a well-executed social media strategy, according to speakers at the Surface Transportation Summit held today.

Funeral details announced following death of Trailer Wizards VP

MONCTON, N.B. -- Funeral arrangements have been made to celebrate the life of Trailer Wizards’ vice-president, Atlantic Region, Dave Skaarup. Skaarup, 50, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Mexico Oct. 3.

Flo Components appoints new territory sales manager for Sudbury

SUDBURY, Ont. -- Flo Components has appointed Marc Savage as territory sales manager for Sudbury, Ont. A resident and native of Sudbury, Marc studied Business Administration at Cambrian College. His previous experience over the last 15...