First Rick Austin Memorial Dispatcher of the Year Award presented

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Linda Valliere has been named the first-ever winner of the Rick Austin Memorial Dispatcher of the Year Award. The Praxair dispatcher has been with the company…

Doing it for the kids

Trucking for Kids truck show experiences another growth spurt

Shell truck touches down

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The starship has landed and the results are in. The Starship Initiative truck sponsored by Shell lubricants and AirFlow Truck Company finished its cross-country test drive of more than 2,300 miles (3,700 kilometers) on May 24, concluding the first journey a Class 8 truck of this kind has driven coast-to-coast across the U.S.

Pilot programs aim to increase gateway efficiencies for truck drivers

VANCOUVER, B.C. – A pair of pilot programs will move forward to help productivity outcomes for the drayage sector and improve gateway efficiency. Following collaboration between the Vancouver Fraser Port…

Trucking for Kids coming this weekend

ILDERTON, Ont. – The third annual Trucking for Kids truck show is coming to the Ilderton Fairgrounds June 8-10. The trucks will begin rolling in June 8 at 3 p.m.

Back-pay for drivers upheld by B.C. court

VANCOUVER, B.C. – The B.C. Court of Appeal ruled in favor of container truck drivers this week, dismissing the appeal of two trucking companies seeking to challenge the Container Trucking…

Much ado about something

Pine Grove Rest Area safe for now, but lack of rest areas in Canada remains a concern

Fleet Safety Council announces date, details for 2018 conference

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Fleet Safety Council has revealed details for its upcoming Annual Educational Conference. The conference, scheduled for October 19, 2018 at the Centre for Health and Safety…

Kindersley lauded for commitment to diversity

SASKATOON, Sask. – Kindersley Transport says recognition for its employment equity and diversity program is a humbling experience. The group was one of 18 recognized last Fall with an inaugural Employment Equity Achievement Award (EEAA) from the Government of Canada. The EEAA is awarded to companies that are subject to the federal Employment Equity Act, who have implemented programs to help create more diverse workplaces.

Mack hits the road to tell drivers’ stories in new series

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks will air an eight-part series on RoadLifeTV highlighting the stories of men and women behind the wheel. Available on Amazon Prime Video June 19, the…

600,000 Brazilian truckers are back to work after week-long strike paralyzes country

SÃO PAULO, Brazil – Brazilian President Michel Temer says he will concede to demands just a week after 600,000 truckers went on strike paralyzing the country. A state of emergency…

Charity BBQ raises a record $28,000 in two hours

WINNIPEG, MB – Friends, family, customers, and employees of Maxim Truck & Trailer raised $28,000 for charity in just two hours at their annual barbeque. The record amount from this…

Canada Cartage wins marketing awards

TORONTO, Ont. – Canada Cartage has won two marketing awards from the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA). The awards of merit were for the integrated campaign, and direct mail…

Freightliner, Western Star offer OOIDA rebates

PORTLAND, Ore. – Members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) are eligible for rebates on qualifying new Western Star and Freightliner truck models. Qualifying used trucks at SelecTrucks Centers…

Clean is a matter of routine

Summer is here and there’s no more hiding it – that dirt you’ve accumulated over the winter months has got to go. Whether it’s inside the cab or out, it may seem like a lack of time or know-how may be keeping you from clean surroundings when you’re on the road, but Andrew Sanders, owner of Dr. Detail in Toronto, Ont. says for most folks the real issue is a lack of routine.