ATA, OOIDA agree there should be no short-cuts in introducing sleep apnea testing requirements

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Both the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) are supporting new legislation that will require the US government to follow the established rulemaking process when...

Ritchie Bros. helps KidSport BC raise $530,000

BURNABY, B.C. -- Heavy equipment auctioneers Ritchie Bros. raised more than $530,000 for KidSport BC at the company’s annual Corporate Kids Challenge.

Goodyear looking for next Highway Hero

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear has put out a call for heroic professional truck drivers.

ATSSA golf tourney raises funds for charities

NOBLETON, Ont. -- The Automotive Transportation Service Superintendants Association (ATSSA) held its annual golf tournament Sept. 10, raising more than $1,000 for charity.

Daimler to build new Portland headquarters

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) gave its home town of Portland, Ore. a big boost today, announcing it will build a new headquarters there and launch a new program for area youth.

Tallman to celebrate 40th anniversary

KINGSTON, Ont. -- Tallman Truck Centre is celebrating 40 years in business this Saturday.

US trucking conditions strengthening: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Trucking conditions in the US continue to strengthen, according to the latest Trucking Conditions Index from FTR.

Great Dane names new president as part of succession plan

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Great Dane president and CEO Bill Crown announced today his succession plan, which will see him step aside from day-to-day activities as president, while retaining his role as CEO.

Winnipeg councillor pushes for truck bans, calls them “unsightly”

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) was left unimpressed after a city councillor proposed moving trucks off main thoroughfares without suggesting any reasonable solutions for their relocation.

Fleet Safety Council’s annual conference to cover broad spectrum of topics

KITCHENER, Ont. -- The Ontario Fleet Safety Council’s annual conference will explore a variety of issues, ranging from recruitment to behavioural analysis, over three days in October.

FleetSmart to offer free online workshops to improve fuel efficiency

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Fleet Managers and other trucking industry leaders are invited to attend a free web series that could help significantly reduce fuel costs and increase safety on the road.

MTA says Provencher Blvd. truck ban would be costly

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) is warning that a plan to ban trucks on Provencher Blvd., in whole or in part, will hurt the province’s trucking industry and economy.

Kenworth launches road tour for T880, T680

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth is taking its all-new T880 and T680 with 52-inch sleeper on a North America road tour, including six dates in Canada.

Rock band Kansas to headline OOIDA truck show

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Heart of America Trucking Show will be pumping out tunes from legendary rock band Kansas as a part of a free concert series celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA).

PeopleNet offering key fob for driver, cargo protection

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- PeopleNet has partnered with SafeKey, to provide what it says is the first system from an industry technology provider to offer asset protection and driver well-being monitoring.