Trucking prepared for Panama Canal expansion, but challenges exist: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- American Trucking Associations vice-chairman Phil Byrd says trucking is prepared for the projected increases in freight to come from the expansion of the Panama Canal, but warned the US still faced challenges related to...

Trucking conditions ‘solidly favourable’ in February: FTR Index

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Trucking conditions continued to improve in February, according to the latest figures from the FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI). February saw an increase of two points to a reading of 12.9 on the Index. The TCI is...

Secrets of the Best Fleets to Drive For to be shared in Canada-wide seminar series

MARKHAM, Ont. -- So, you’ve heard all about the Best Fleets to Drive For competition, maybe even seen the logo on trailers and recruiting ads, and you’re wondering what it takes to earn such a prestigious distinction?

Canadian dealerships win gold, silver awards from Kenworth

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Canadian Kenworth dealers walked away with both gold and silver awards as part of the manufacturer’s Dealer of the Year award program. Awards were presented to dealers from Canada and the US at the Kenworth Dealer...

COMPETITION WATCH: TST Overland Express wins Lowe’s service award

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- TST Overland Express has won the Lowe's Gold Service Award for providing top-level LTL service for Lowe’s Canadian shipments. The 2012 award marks the fourth consecutive year that TST Overland has received recognition...

Industry saddened by loss of long-time veteran Bill Barber

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Long-time industry veteran Bill Barber passed away quietly last Friday in Brampton. He was 87.

COMPETITION WATCH: Manitoulin acquires Matco Transportation Systems

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Manitoulin Transport has acquired Matco Transportation Systems of Edmonton. Established in 1966, Matco is a fully integrated Canadian transportation services company providing domestic and international freight,...

Minister of State for Transport says feds addressing trucking industry issues

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Minister of State for Transport, Steven Fletcher, told a gathering of carrier members of the Canadian Trucking Alliance that he will recommend the federal government moves to address several issues affecting the industry,...

CTA launches new Web site dedicated to driver shortage issue

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Driver Shortage (BRTF) has launched a new Web site offering information, education and research related to the shortage of qualified truck drivers.

Maxim Truck and Trailer announces new appointments to service team

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Maxim Truck and Trailer has announced two appointments to its service team. Kyle Cuthbert has been appointed to vice-president of service and Paul Graham has been appointed product support specialist.

Trailer underride guards put to the test

A Canadian-made transport trailer is being hailed by American safety experts as the gold standard for protecting drivers and passengers of cars that crash into the trailer’s rear.

Bison Transport partners with KRTS to supply entry-level drivers

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- Bison Transport has partnered with KRTS Transportation Specialists to supply entry-level commercial drivers for its fleet.

OTA Education Foundation launches new Web site

TORONTO, Ont. -- The OTA Education Foundation has launched a new Web site to promote the organization’s scholarship opportunities for post-secondary students with links to the trucking industry. “We are really excited about the...

Initial reaction to CEO change at Vitran cautious

TORONTO, Ont. -- Initial reaction to the change in leadership at major LTL carrier  Vitran,  which will see board member Bill Deluce take over the reins as interim president and CEO for the departed Rick Gaetz, has been cautious.

COMPETITION WATCH: Vitran’s Gaetz resigns

TORONTO, Ont. -- Vitran Corp. has announced its president and CEO Rick Gaetz has resigned from the company.