Lockwood resigns as president and co-CEO of Mullen Group

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group has announced that its president and co-CEO Stephen H. Lockwood Q.C plans to resign as an officer on June 30, 2014. 

MTA announces retirement of executive director

WINNIPEG, Man.--  The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) announced Bob Dolyniuk’s retirement today. He was the organization’s executive director for 17 years. 

Congestion on American highways add $9.2 billion in operational costs for the year

ARLINGTON, Va. – Research released today by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) shows that congestion costs on US Interstate highways added more than $9.2 billion in operation costs to the trucking industry last...

CGFI research shows freight costs, fuel surcharges on the rise

TORONTO, Ont. -- Results issued today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) show that the total cost of ground transportation for shippers in Canada went up by 0.75 % in February from January.

ATA expresses disappointment in new transportation plan

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Obama administration put forward their transportation plans today, and American Trucking Associations (ATA) officials are not happy. 

Canada Cartage partners with Wireless Links to introduce new fleet management system

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada Cartage announced today that it recently partnered with Wireless Links to produce a custom telematics system that offers unique solutions exclusive to Canada Cartage customers.  

Carrier Transicold granted full verification for its EES from CARB

ATHENS, Ga. -- The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has given Carrier Transicold full verification for its engine emissions system (EES) option as a level 3+ verified diesel emission control device. 

ACT Research: trailer orders consistent, cancellations low

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research, trailer order volumes have slowed in April but large fleets were still providing support. Cancellations were low and posted in the...

Mack donates truck to live auction

GREENSBORO, NC -- Mack Trucks donated a truck to the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) live auction, taking place on April 30 at WasteExpo 2014.

ATA calls on Obama administration for real solutions concerning transportation plans

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Trucking industry leaders are calling on the Obama administration to focus on real solutions to America’s troubles concerning infrastructure funding. 

Contrans sells off waste collection subsidiaries

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Contrans Group has announced it is selling its waste collection businesses to GFL Environmental.

Driver left to pick up the pieces after truck used in suicide

OSHAWA, Ont. -- When Adam Lowry pulled back the curtains of his bunk on the morning of April 18, there was nothing to indicate this would be the day everything changed. It was Good Friday, a cool but pleasant spring day and considering the...

Novacab presents new distribution plan for its heating and cooling systems

CANDIAC, Que. -- Novacab announced its distribution plan for the USA and Canada yesterday. 

Tough winter for TransForce

MONTREAL,   Que. – Old man winter was at least partially to blame for a mixed Q1 economic report from TransForce Inc.

Manitoba executives gather for Bob Dolyniuk’s retirement sendoff

WINNIPEG, Manitoba –Trucking industry leaders bid a fond farewell Thursday night to Manitoba Trucking Association executive director Bob Dolyniuk, who retires next week after 17 years at the helm and 43 years in the industry.