MATS REPORT: Volvo backs vehicles with new 10-point customer service guidelines

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- To compliment its new mid roof product offerings, Volvo Trucks North America introduced what it calls its 10 Point Service Commitment, which is said to clearly define the customer service from Volvo and its dealers, including repairs and parts transactions.

MATS REPORT: New Mini-marker from Truck-Lite

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Less than three-fourths of an inch in diameter and depth, Truck-Lite's two new Mini-Marker trailer lights build off of the company's innovative Model 33 LED Mini-Marker light first introduced in 2004.

OTA wants government to protect traffic from blockades

TORONTO -- Ontario's government should take measures to ensure highway protests do not interrupt truck flow on highways and key border crossings, Ontario Trucking Association President David Bradley wrote in a letter to Ontario Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Monte Kwinter last week.

MATS REPORT: Meritor WABCO introduces PLC Display for tractor-trailer communications

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Meritor WABCO, a joint venture between ArvinMeritor and the WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced a new PLC Display for tractor-trailer communications.

Alberta transport minister booted out of cabinet

EDMONTON -- Alberta Transportation Minister Lyle Oberg has been stripped of his cabinet portfolio for criticizing Premier Ralph Klein.

TodaysTrucking.com has most detailed Mid-America Trucking Show wrap-up on the Web

TORONTO -- Pete's new truck lineup overhaul; Kenworth rolls out its new T660; International finally unveils the flagship ProStar series; and all the latest 2007 engine updates you need -- it's all available at TodaysTrucking.com right now.

OTA likes Ontario’s transportation spending, tax cuts

TORONTO -- Ontario Trucking Association head David Bradley applauded the McGuinty government's new Ontario budget, particularly the $1.2 billion in new spending for transit and highway infrastructure.

Totalline opens new Western facilities

VAUGHAN, Ont. -- Transportation and warehousing services provider Totalline Transport kicks off its 20th year in business by expanding its Western operations.

Transport Robert wins coveted TCA award

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Robert Transport of Boucherville, Que. joins Bison Transport as two of North America's safest carriers as chosen by the U.S.-based Truckload Carriers Association.

Truckers shake and rattle on worsening Hwy 75 in Manitoba

LETELLIER, Man. -- Truck and car parts are being shaken right off of vehicles on the rapidly crumbling Hwy. 75 in Manitoba.

New KW Liskeard, Ont. dealer opening in April

TIMMINS, Ont. -- Dwight Michaud, owner of Timmins Kenworth is having an open house, tradeshow, and ribbon cutting ceremony for a new Liskeard Kenworth dealer location that will open next month.

Today’s Trucking, sister publication win truck writing awards at MATS

TORONTO -- About one year ago this week, Today's Trucking magazine delivered some news that stopped some readers in their tracks: Only about one in five truck drivers knows everything he should about brake adjustments.

Peace Bridge enacts load limits through spring

TORONTO -- The Peace Bridge linking Fort Erie, Ont. and Buffalo, N.Y. will begin replacing expansion joints on the bridge deck starting April 10.

NATMI partners with Kim Richardson training school

DENVER, Col. -- North American Transportation Management Institute, a neutral certifying body of skills sets amongst transportation professionals, announced the forging of its partnership with Caledonia, Ont.-based KRTS and E&B Safety Consulting as NATMI Authorized Education Partners.

New Thunder Bay Flying J still grounded

THUNDER BAY, Ont. -- A proposal for a brand new Flying J truckstop in Thunder Bay continues to get tied up because of local residents opposing its construction.