DPF cleaning and maintenance tips shared at TMTC

KING CITY, Ont. -- There’s more than one way to skin a cat, and as it turns out, the same can be said for the cleaning of diesel particulate filters (DPFs).

OTA launching new program for future leaders at annual retreat

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association will be launching a new program at the OTA Spring Board Retreat for future leaders of the industry to discuss issues that matter to them “openly and candidly,” the association has...

Trimac’s tough task

The driver shortage is real, it’s already here, and – despite certain opinion that razor-tight capacity is good for the long-term prospects of trucking – a capacity crunch costs carriers and will reign in their ability to grow...

Chevron’s Delo truck now touring Eastern Canada

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- The Chevron Delo truck is back in Canada, and will be visiting the provinces of New Brunswick and Newfoundland for the first time during its three-week tour.

Trailer Wizards donates $25,000 to Food Banks Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards has donated $25,000 to Food Banks Canada as part of Hunger Awareness Week. The week-long campaign, Give It Up For Hunger, will run from May 6 to May 10. During this time, Trailer Wizards’ employees...

Private fleets adding capacity faster than for-hire fleets: survey

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Private fleets are currently adding capacity with additional units at a faster rate than for-hire fleets, according to results from CK Commercial Vehicle Research’s second-quarter Fleet Sentiment survey. Half of the...

Truck News, Truck West and Fleet Executive up for 5 KRW writing awards

TORONTO, Ont. –  Transportation Media magazines – Truck News, Truck West and Motortruck Fkeet Executive – have been nominated for 5 Kenneth R Wilson Awards, the Pulitzer Prize of business magazine journalism. And Truck...

Glasvan Great Dane wins top dealer prize

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Glasvan Great Dane has won Great Dane Trailers’ International Dealer of the Year award for top sales and customer service excellence.

Narrow order trend of Class 8 vehicles continues in April: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The narrow order trend of Class 8s that’s been in place since last October continued in April, with North American Class 8 preliminary net orders reaching 23,300 according to ACT Research. Over those seven months, orders...

COMPETITION WATCH: Canada Cartage inks deal with Maple Leaf Foods

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada Cartage has won a contract with Maple Leaf Foods to provide fleet-related services for the company’s prepared meats distribution throughout the Greater Toronto Area. The contract begins this summer. 

Camions Excellence Peterbilt wins dealer of the year award

LAVAL, Que. -- Camions Excellence Peterbilt has won Peterbilt’s North American Parts and Service Dealer of the Year Award. The award was presented during Peterbilt’s annual dealer meeting held at the Paccar Engine manufacturing...

LEADERS: Wes Armour on shipper expectations and the need for flexibility

Q: What do shippers expect from their carrier partners during the current economic growth phase?

Schneider National reduces cargo theft rates for sixth straight year

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National has reported declines in cargo theft rates for the sixth consecutive year. The company’s 2012 security results – including a 40% decline in full-truckload thefts and a 50% reduction in total...

Motor carrier confidence weak despite volume increases in Q2: OTA survey

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ontario motor carriers continue to be uncertain about industry prospects despite recent improvements in volumes, according to the results of the Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA) second quarter survey of business...

Daimler’s global engine strategy paying off

WOERTH & GAGGENAU, Germany -- Despite a volatile global truck market, Daimler Trucks’ vast global presence and unified engine strategy has helped the company retain its position as the largest truck manufacturer in the world.