Next Driving For Profit seminar to feature Jeff Bryan Trucking, health discussion

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The first installment of the 2013 Driving for Profit seminar series is coming to Mississauga May 28, according to event founder NAL Insurance.

Volvo commits to reducing energy intensity by 25% over 10-year period

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- A new partnership between Volvo and the US Department of Energy (DOE) will see the manufacturer reduce its energy intensity by 25% during a 10-year period. Volvo’s pledge was made as part of the DOE’s Better...

West Van acquires Train Trailer Rentals

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- West Van has acquired all of the shares of Train Trailer Rentals from PLM trailers. Officials say the amalgamation of the two operations will create one of the largest trailer rental providers in Canada.

International’s 13L engine EPA-certified; Jack Allen promoted

LISLE, Ill. -- The 13-litre International MaxxForce engine with SCR has now been certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Goodyear introduces new tire for pick-up and delivery segment

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear has introduced an updated tire for pick-up and delivery applications designed to help deliver long miles and scrub resistance: the Goodyear G661 HSA 19.5”.

Atlantic Truck Show less than two months away

MONCTON, N.B. -- The Atlantic Truck Show (ATS) will be rolling into the Moncton Coliseum June 7-8.

B.C. study uses remote sensing to measure truck emissions

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- An in-depth report commissioned by Metro Vancouver has been conducted to determine how dirty - or not - the province’s truck fleet is.

AMTA working on enhanced commercial driver training standard

CALGARY, Alta. -- The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) wants to develop a minimum commercial driver training standard, and recognize drivers who’ve met the new standard with a special designation on their licence.

Tens of thousands of Ontario truckers banned from US for medical reasons: Report

TORONTO, Ont. -- Nearly 47,000 Ontario commercial truckers won’t be allowed to drive in the US, thanks to a W designation on their licence that caught many of them off-guard, according to a CBC report.

PACT-Ottawa, OBAC now distributing human trafficking material in French

MONTREAL, Que. -- The Owner-Operator’s Business Association of Canada (OBAC) and Persons Against the Crime of Trafficking in Humans (PACT)-Ottawa have produced a French language version of their TruckStop campaign.

COMPETITION WATCH: Canada Cartage partners with Cargill

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada Cartage has won a contract from Cargill to provide transportation services for its beef processing facility in Guelph, Ont. The two firms began working together in February to transport goods to small retail stores and...

Presidential Permit signed for Detroit River International Crossing

OTTAWA, ON--The federal government today announced the signing of the Presidential Permit for the Detroit River International Crossing (DRIC) / New International Trade Crossing (NITC), the permit required in the United States to allow the...

International re-introduces 9900i, PayStar 5900

MONTREAL, Que. -- Given the popularity of the International 9900i in Canada, with more than 7,000 sold over the last 10 years, ExpoCam provided an appropriate backdrop for the “re-release” of the classic-styled truck, now powered by...

Study shows emissions testing program for trucks unnecessary: BCTA

LANGLEY, B.C. -- The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) says a mandatory AirCare-like emissions testing program for trucks would be wasteful and unnecessary, based on the results of a recent remote sensing study of truck emissions.

Government officials discuss progress of Champlain Bridge replacement

MONTREAL, Que. -- Minister of Transport Denis Lebel met with mayors from the Montreal and Montérégie regions yesterday to review the progress of the new bridge for the St. Lawrence and discuss upcoming milestones.