Volvo invites world’s best mechanics to global competition

STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- The world's largest competition for workshop and personnel and mechanics is about to get underway thanks to Volvo Trucks.

Raw mats cost manufacturers 12% more than last year

OTTAWA -- Monthly prices for manufactured goods at the factory gate were up in April, as prices for petroleum and primary metal products increased. Raw materials prices also increased significantly in April compared to 2005 as a result of higher prices for crude oil and non-ferrous metals.

Oilfield provider names last two acquisitions

CALGARY -- Cordy Oilfield Services Inc. of Calgary says it will acquire Battle River Oilfield Construction Ltd. and Hartwell Oilfield Services for a combined $37.9 million in cash and shares.

Check your truck for Roadcheck

TORONTO -- Truckers traveling on North American highways may notice a few more boys in black and blue off to the side as the annual, 72-hour Roadcheck enforcement blitz kicks off today.

Challenger offers behind the wheel view of new digs

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -- Challenger Motor Freight will officially cut the ribbon of its new state-of-the-art headquarters in Cambridge, Ont. next week.

Public on board with Port Mann twinning: Province

COQUITLAM, B.C. -- Most Lower Mainland British Columbians support tolling to pay for a newly-twinned Port Mann Bridge, according to a pre-design public consultation report released by the province's transport ministry.

NWT appeals to Ottawa for Mackenzie Bridge cash

YELLOWKNIFE -- Northwest Territories Premier Joe Handley says the much-hyped Mackenzie Bridge can't be built if Ottawa doesn't kick in $50 million.

Changes to Ontario environmental reviews to expedite infrastructure projects

TORONTO -- The Ontario government says a new, more effective and efficient environmental assessment process, which critics complain has until now slowed infrastructure projects to a crawl.

TravelCenters Watchin’ Out for truckers’ health

WESTLAKE, Ohio -- TravelCenters of America has introduced a new menu to steer customers to healthy selections in restaurants at TA locations throughout North America.

CPR sets up direct rail link to new Toyota plant

WOODSTOCK -- Canadian Pacific Railway says it has entered into a long-term agreement with Toyota to provide direct rail service to Toyota's new automotive plant at Woodstock, Ont.

BCTA names new chairman; exec committee

VICTORIA -- The British Columbia Trucking Association has named Dietmar Krause of TMS Transportation Management Services Ltd. is Chairperson.

PACCAR highlighted as a leading U.S. manufacturer

BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Kenworth and Peterbilt's parent company has again earned the distinction of being selected by Industry Week magazine as one of the 50 best manufacturing companies in the U.S.

Phoenix buys Robin’s Oilfield Hauling

NISKU, Atla. -- Phoenix Oilfield Hauling says it has acquired Robin's Oilfield Hauling and Hot Shot Service for $21.8 million.

Kenworth taking orders on limited edition W900

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth has put on the shelf its new top-of-the-line, premium Pendleton Limited Edition interior for its W900 model introduced at the Mid-America Trucking Show earlier this year.

Saved By the Bell: International wraps up ’07 educational sessions

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- International Truck and Engine Corp. has completed the final educational session of a 16-week-long drive that helped prepare more than 2,000 North American customers for the impact of tougher EPA engine emissions control that take effect Jan. 1, 2007.