Heavyweight retailers offer advice on how to land their business

TORONTO, Ont. -- What’s the best way to land a deal hauling freight for mega-retailer Walmart?

OTA outlines concerns with Walmart’s 60.5-ft trailer

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) held a meeting today to discuss Walmart’s new 60-ft. trailer and soon after, issued a statement outlying its many concerns.

Get used to slow economic growth, CIBC economist tells OTA delegates

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canadian consumers have been gorging on debt like it’s a Thanksgiving feast, and now it’s time for the after dinner nap.

Giant transformers complete journey across Manitoba roadways

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Three giant transformers have arrived at their new home at Manitoba Hydro's Riel Station after a three-night trek across provincial roadways.

Navistar makes Newsweek’s list of top 100 eco-friendly US companies

LISLE, Ill. -- For the second year in a row, Navistar has been ranked in the top 100 in Newsweek’s Green Rankings report on the most eco-friendly US companies. The report also rated Navistar as one of the nation’s top 10 companies...

Saskatchewan truckers to provide road condition info this winter

SASKATOON, Sask. -- For the second winter season in a row, Ridsdale Transport drivers will be providing road condition information as part of Saskatchewan’s Highway Hotline.

Kim Richardson to receive Queen’s Jubilee medal

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- Kim Richardson, president of KRTS Transportation Specialists, will be presented with the Queen’s Jubilee medal during a special ceremony Nov. 17.

Michigan votes down proposed delay of second Detroit-Windsor bridge

TORONTO, Ont. -- The people of Michigan have defeated a ballot proposition that would hold up construction of a second bridge at the Windsor-Detroit border crossing.

Shell Rotella, HDDC team up to offer heavy-duty technician scholarships

BURLINGTON, Ont. -- Shell Rotella and the Heavy Duty Distributor Council of Canada (HDDC) are teaming up once again to offer their Heavy Duty Technician Scholarship. The pair will award a total of $15,000 to six students pursuing accreditation...

Meritor launches Fras-le hydraulic disc brake pad program

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Meritor's aftermarket business has begun distribution of the Fras-le “Work Truck and Fleet Disc Brake Pad Program" to its customers. The North American program includes a complete line of hydraulic disc brake pads for...

COMPETITION WATCH: Meyers acquires new warehouse, distribution facility

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Meyers Transportation Services has acquired Cheektowaga N.Y.-based Meyers Distribution International (MDI).

Tallman Truck Centre finalizes Western Toronto International acquisition

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. --Tallman Truck Centre has finalized a deal to acquire the assets of Western Toronto International Trucks, effective June 1. The new company’s legal name will be Tallman Truck Centre (Toronto) Limited. The acquisition...

ATA analysis reveals ‘acute’ driver shortage problem in US

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations has released an analysis of the shortage of truck drivers, concluding that the current shortage is acute and limited primarily to the truckload sector of the industry; but that long-term...

Vedder Transport president wins global natural gas award

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. -- Fred Zweep, president of Vedder Transportation Group, has won an international award for his company’s implementation of natural gas trucks into its fleet.

OTA launches campaign to put brakes on vehicle plate fee increase

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association has spearheaded a campaign to put a stop to the provincial government’s proposed 70% increase of heavy commercial vehicle validation fees. In March, the Ontario government announced that...