Motorcycle, hot-rod, classic car enthusiasts hitting pavement for OTA event

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association will be hosting its inaugural cross-Ontario, Big Wheels Bike and Car ride for motorcycle, hot-rod and classic car enthusiasts Sept. 12. OTA officials are calling the Big Wheels rally “a...

Proposed diesel tax increase shouldn’t be used to fund transit: OTA

TORONTO, Ont. -- A plan laid out today by Metrolinx on how to fund transportation projects in the Toronto and Hamilton areas places too much emphasis on transit, according to the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA).

Trucking company owner to serve time for illegal dumping

LEAMINGTON, Ont. -- A trucking company owner in southern Ontario will do time in jail, after being charged with dumping waste at an unapproved site.

Truckload rates will go up this year, but so will costs: Werner CEO

PRINCETON, N.J. -- Increasing demand and tightening capacity will combine to increase truckload rates by 1.5-2% this year, Derek Leathers, president and CEO of Werner Enterprises predicted when speaking at the recent ALK Transportation...

Canadian Freight Index dips in April: TransCore Link Logistics

TORONTO, Ont. -- Freight volumes fell 7% month-over-month in April and 14% year-over-year, according to the latest figures from TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian Freight Index. The equipment postings for April increased by 6% compared...

OOIDA files second complaint against FMCSA over safety records

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has filed a second complaint against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) with regard to its safety records and the DataQ appeal process. OOIDA...

Trailer orders bounce back after weak March: ACT Research report

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- After suffering a weak March, net trailer orders jumped 29% month-over-month in April, according to the latest report from ACT Research. The numbers were stronger than predicted by seasonality, however, year-to-date, net...

COMPETITION WATCH: Celadon acquires Hyndman Transport

WROXETER, Ont. -- Celadon Trucking Services has announced the acquisition of Hyndman Transport, adding 175 tractors and $48 million in annual revenue to its Canadian division.

Navistar brings engineering groups together at revamped Melrose Park facility

MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- Navistar International has nearly completed the integration of all product development activities at its Melrose Park Test Center and Engine Plant.

Flo Components becomes first SKF LBU System House for Lincoln, SKF brands in Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Flo Components has received a letter of intent from SKF Lubrication Business Unit (LBU) designating Flo as a SKF LBU System House for both Lincoln and SKF brands. In November, Flo reached an agreement with SKF LBU to...

Canadian heavy hauler wins SC&RA’s Hauling Job of the Year Award

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. -- Precision Specialized Division (PSD) has received the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association’s Hauling Job of the Year Award. PSD, a Woodbridge, Ont.-based heavy haul company, is the first Canadian company in...

Navistar CEO promises improved product quality, increased market share

LISLE, Ill. -- In a meeting with trade press journalists this evening, Troy Clarke, head of Navistar International, spoke candidly about the company’s recent challenges and the reasons he thinks it has turned the corner.

Manheim Toronto Auto Auction appoints new specialty manager

MILTON, Ont. -- Manheim Toronto Auto Auction has appointed Cindy McCrystal as specialty manager. McCrystal is now responsible for the account management of Manheim Toronto’s truck, equipment and highline sales for new and existing...

Arrow Transportation buys Degama’s transportation management software

KAMLOOPS, B.C. -- Arrow Transportation Systems has purchased Toronto-based Degama Systems’ Transportation Management Software (DTMS) solution.

COMPETITION WATCH: Kriska appoints Jonathan Wahba COO

PRESCOTT, Ont. -- Kriska Holdings Limited has appointed Jonathan Wahba as its chief operating officer. Wahba succeeds Paul Dean after 17 years in this role at Kriska.