CTA briefs APTA delegates on top industry issues

HALIFAX, N.S. -- A full contingent of Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) staff were on-hand at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association’s Transportation Summit here today.

Irving Oil to build LNG fuelling infrastructure

HALIFAX, N.S. -- Irving Oil is planning to make liquefied natural gas (LNG) available at five of its existing fuelling stations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec.

N.S. transport minister emphasizes harmonization during APTA address

HALIFAX, N.S. -- Nova Scotia Transport Minister, Maurice Smith, addressed Atlantic Provinces Trucking Associations (APTA) delegates today, with a promise to work closely with the industry ad neighbouring provinces to improve harmonization.

Hitachi Capital opens Canadian branch

BURLINGTON, Ont. -- Hitachi Capital America (HCA) has created a Canadian branch of the company called Hitachi Capital Canada (HCC). The Burlington, Ont.-based firm will initially target the truck transportation market in Canada, building on its...

Thermo King achieves EPA, CARB certification for 2013 engines

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Thermo King officials say the company has become the first transport refrigeration manufacturer to receive Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification for 2013 model year...

Clement brings red tape reduction message to Tandet Group

OAKVILLE, Ont. -- President of the federal Treasury Board, Tony Clement, today visited Tandet Group to discuss his government’s aim to reduce red tape in the trucking industry.

COMPETITION WATCH: Wheels Group closes MSM deal

TORONTO, Ont. -- Wheels Group has closed its acquisition of MSM Transportation.

RBC PMI signals expansion in September,but at weakest pace in six months

TORONTO, Ont. – Growth of Canada’s manufacturing sector lost further momentum in September, with the weakest pace of expansion recorded since March, according to the RBC Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index.

B.C. to invest millions in infrastructure upgrades

VICTORIA, B.C. -- The government of British Columbia will be pouring more than $200 million in various capital projects across the province, including the four-laning of the Trans-Canada Highway from Kamloops to the Alberta border and the...

COMPETITION WATCH: Caravan Logistics opens new Winnipeg terminal

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Caravan Logistics, in partnership with Risdale Transport, has opened a new terminal in Winnipeg today.

Cummins ISX15 engine receives EPA certification through 2014

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins’ ISX15 engine has been certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), meeting both the EPA 2013 regulations and the new greenhouse gas and fuel-efficiency rules that will take effect in 2014. Cummins...

CTA, CargoNet join forces to fight cargo theft in Canada

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has announced it will be joining forces with CargoNet to help motor carriers introduce an additional layer of security aimed at reducing their vulnerability to cargo crime.

Net trailer orders in US improve in August: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Net orders for trailers in the US improved in August, rising to 15,370 units, according to the latest results from ACT Research. Applying August’s seasonal factor brought the order total to 18,200 units. “Looked...

OTA offers goods movement strategies to keep Ontario competitive

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association say the “most important thing” the province can do to stay competitive is “implement economic, investment and tax policies that maintain and attract direct investment in the...

COMPETITION WATCH: Mullen Group partners to develop oil and gas fields in Northwest Territories

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with two northern business partners to provide oilfield services, transportation and logistics services in the Sahtu Settlement Area of the Northwest Territories.