OTA conference turns 80; promises to be biggest ever

TORONTO -- The day after next, presidents, CEOs and senior managers of some of the country's most notable trucking fleets will be in Toronto for the 80th annual convention of the Ontario Trucking Association.

Alberta carriers blast province for not adopting federal HOS rule

CALGARY -- Officials representing some of Alberta's largest for-hire trucking carriers say they were shocked when the province's minister of Infrastructure & Transportation announced last week that Alberta would not be mirroring new federal hours of service legislation scheduled to take affect January 2007.

GE Trucking Solutions Canada appoints GM

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Bill Thomas has been named GE Trucking Solutions' general manager in Canada.

OTA historical photos archive to hit World Wide Web

TORONTO -- As part of OTA's 80th anniversary celebrations, an extensive collection of almost 1,000 photos, depicting the development of trucking in Canada and significant developments in trucking history, is being digitized and stored by the association in electronic format.

Volvo, Mack demonstrate aerodynamic truck technology

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Some simple modifications to heavy truck aerodynamics could provide a welcome decrease in fuel costs for the average over-the-road truck, says truckmakers Volvo and Mack.

Cummins unveils exhaust aftertreatment facility for ’07 equipment

MINERAL POINT, Wis. -- Cummins Emission Solutions (CES) has announced that its North American exhaust aftertreatment manufacturing facility has begun producing the diesel particulate filters that w

Think you’re a highway star? Prove it

TORONTO -- Who's the best owner-op you know? Is it you or one of your contractors? Tell us and there could be $15,000 in cash and prizes for one hard-working trucker.

Road Knight troupe honored by OTA carriers

TORONTO -- Ontario's most respected highway ambassadors were recognized last week for their service to the trucking industry at the 80th annual convention of the Ontario Trucking Association.

Highway workers want to bring back photo radar

TORONTO -- Construction companies working on Ontario's highways want a return to the days of photo radar.

Electronic manifests ACEs in Vermont

WASHINGTON -- Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) installations are now completed at all land ports in Vermont, US Customs and Border Protection announced.

407 ETR opens new lanes northeast of T.O.

TORONTO -- The company that owns Ontario's private highway north of Toronto says truckers and commuters should expect faster trips and less congestion as 407 ETR officially opened another four kilometres of new lanes between Markham and McCowan Roads.

Volvo Powertrain wins environmental award

HAGERSTOWN, Md. -- Volvo Powertrain North America was recently recognized for its commitment to the environment by Businesses for the Bay, an organization made up of businesses located near the Ches

SIRIUS signs some serious customers in ’06

TORONTO -- One of Canada's two leading satellite radio providers says it's surpassed 200,000 paying subscribers in Canada during its first year of operation.

Hogtown exodus to gridlock GTA by 2030: Report

TORONTO -- Twenty-five years from now, an additional 100,000 vehicles will flood the City of Toronto's road network as population swells and government-funded infrastructure continues to lag.

Bendix ESP system recognized by leading business consulting firm

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Advanced safety technologies stemming from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems' ABS-6 antilock braking system platform have received attention from outside of the trucking industry.