OTA education program extended

TORONTO -- The OTA Education Foundation's 50-50 Donation Challenge has been extended to the end of the school year, marking June 30th as the deadline for donors to double their donations at no extra cost.

Deadline closing on DTOPS refund requests

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says it will continue to accept requests for a refund for Decal and Transponder Online Procurement System fees via electronic transmission or U.S. Mail only through May 1, 2009.

ArvinMeritor improves on recycled material

TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor says it has increased its recycling rate year-over-year to 89 percent from 83 percent. In 2008, more than 486 million pounds of materials from around the world -- including metals, cardboard, wood and paper -- were recycled for other applications.

Kriska fleets grows through apprenticeships

PRESCOTT, Ont. -- Kriska Transportation announced that four of its company drivers have successfully met the requirements of the new Commercial Tractor Trailer Driver Apprenticeship Program.

Fleets need to pay attention to knockoffs: TMC

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Fleet managers and technicians need to be more aware of the problem of counterfeit parts and how to identify them, according to a survey by the Technology and Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations.

Cat, Eaton sign reman deal

PEORIA, Ill. -- Caterpillar has reached an agreement with Eaton Corp. to have Eaton's heavy-duty transmission remanufacturing business done by Caterpillar's Remanufacturing Division.

NJ OKs multiple tax amnesty period

TRENTON, N.J. -- According to the Ontario Trucking Association, The New Jersey Division of Taxation has adopted new rules implementing procedures for a state tax amnesty period.

Harper Power taps manager to handle N. Ontario biz

TORONTO -- Harper Power Products has named Brian Husk territory manager for Northern Ontario.

MTO greening road for truckers

TORONTO -- The Ontario government says so far 150 companies have submitted more than 1,300 applications under the Green Commercial Vehicle Program and is encouraging more carriers to get involved.

Tank carrier names next president

CALGARY -- Trimac Income Fund announced the appointment of Maurice McCaig as president of Trimac Transportation Services.

3PL giant extends Wal-Mart deal

CORNWALL, Ont. -- Canada's largest retail logistics services firm, Supply Chain Management announced that it has signed a five-year contract extension with Wal-Mart Canada.

Port trucker strike averted

VANCOUVER -- A coastal drayage company with 120 independent container haulers and their union representatives reached a deal this weekend, averting a strike at the company.

Trucker’s murder prompts US truck parking Bill

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. -- A bill in the U.S. House of Representatives would provide funds to increase security and improve conditions for truck parking across the U.S.

Highway spending must double to keep up with trade-traffic: Report

WASHINGTON -- By 2015 U.S. governments at all levels will need to more than double their spending on highways and bridges to keep up with increased traffic, freight congestion, the demands of aging highways and bridges, and the growth of the nation's population.

Quebec wrench wielders named Volvo Trucks’ best

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Service technicians from Volvo Trucks North America dealership Pare Centre du Camion Volvo in Levis, Que. emerged victorious at the Volvo VISTA 2009 competition last month.