Feds to invest $80 million in upgrades for three border crossings

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian government has announced up to $80 million in funding to expand and improve three border crossings across the country.

Truck News searching for Canada’s top owner/operator

TORONTO, Ont. -- Truck News magazine is searching for nominees for its 20th annual Owner/Operator of the Year Award. The annual prize is given to an owner/operator who exemplifies professionalism while also demonstrating a clean driving record,...

New human resources organization for Canada trucking industry launches

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Trucking HR Canada, a new organization dedicated to addressing the human resource challenges of the country’s trucking industry, has officially launched, stepping into the shoes of the now defunct Canadian Trucking Human...

Ancra Canada appoints new regional sales manager for Western Canada

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Ancra Canada has appointed Rick Everitt as regional sales manager for Western Canada. Everitt brings more than 20 years of experience in sales and service in the industrial heavy-duty industries, most recently serving eight...

B.C. technicians claim top spot at semi-finals of Volvo’s Vista competition

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. -- Service technicians from Babine Truck and Equipment of Prince George, B.C. have earned first place at the 2012-2013 Volvo Trucks North American Vista World Championship semi-finals.

OTA praises province for giving gridlock issues priority

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association is commending Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne for giving priority to solving gridlock in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and acknowledging the toll congestion costs exact on the...

Heroic Bison Transport driver earns Highway Angel wings

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Bison Transport driver John Lilley has been named a Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Highway Angel for his help at the scene of a bad accident and his efforts to save the life of one of the victims.

Quick Truck Lube to host customer appreciation BBQ this summer

AYR, Ont. -- Quick Truck Lube will be hosting its annual customer appreciation day once again this summer, slated for July 12 at the company’s Ayr facility. The eighth installment of the event will feature a free BBQ lunch, as well as top...

B.C. Truck Driving Championships coming to Tradex Centre this summer

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. -- The top truck drivers in British Columbia will be descending upon the Tradex Centre on June 22 for the 2013 B.C. Professional Truck Driving Championships. The competition is expected to attract up to 70 professional...

Former owner of Harmac Trucking Gord Pryce dies

AURORA, Ont. -- Former owner and operator of Harmac Trucking, Gord Pryce, died suddenly March 31, according to an announcement from family. Pryce began his trucking career as an owner/operator in the 1970s, before merging his small fleet of...

Class 8 preliminary net orders down in March: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- North American Class 8 net orders were above 20,000 units for a sixth consecutive month in March, but fell below February’s intake, according to the latest report from ACT Research. Classes 5-7 net orders were down...

NAL Insurance launches new individual health, dental program

LONDON, Ont. -- NAL Insurance has launched a new individual health and dental program, developed in partnership with The Benefits Company and Green Shield of Canada. NAL officials say the program will be offered on a “guaranteed...

Trailer Wizards to host open house at new Winnipeg facility

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Trailer Wizard has opened a new branch in Winnipeg, home to 14 trailer bays, 5,000 sq.-ft. of office space and 10-20 new employees.

DEF prices remain flat through February

TORONTO, Ont. -- Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) pricing remained unchanged in Feburary, and for the fourth straight month retailed for 80 cents per litre at the pump in Canada, according to the latest DEF Tracker report.

Freight costs and fuel increases marginal to start 2013

TORONTO, Ont. -- Results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) today  indicate that the Total Cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers increased by 0 .575 % in January when compared with December results.