New study shows heavy trucks boast better safety record than medium-duty trucks

ARLINGTON, Va. -- A new report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) suggests that combining medium- and heavy-duty truck crash statistics drags down the true safety record of the US heavy truck fleet.

COMPETITION WATCH: Wheels Group names new chairman

TORONTO, Ont. -- Wheels Group has split the roles of chairman and CEO, naming Phillip Tabbiner to the role of chair and retaining Doug Tozer as CEO.

COMPETITION WATCH: Canada Cartage boosts western presence with new business

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada Cartage has announced it will be increasing service to one of its key Western Canadian clients to serve an additional 26 stores, marking a 21% increase.

Canadian ground transport rates rose 1.2% in March: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- Rates for ground transportation in Canada rose 1.2% in March, according to the latest data from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).

Best Fleets to Drive For competition shines light on encouraging trends

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Change comes quick in the trucking industry, and nowhere is that more evident than in the data collected through the Best Fleets to Drive For competition, conducted by the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge.

Ocean Trailer opens new dealership in Delta

DELTA, B.C. -- Utility Trailer has announced the opening of a new Ocean Trailer dealership here, which will sell a full line of Utility’s dry van, flatbed and Tautliner curtainside trailers.

Schneider National wins Best in Security Award from CargoNet

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National has won CargoNet’s 2012 Best in Security Award. The inaugural award recognizes CargoNet members that have demonstrated best practices in cargo security through the use of the CargoNet program in...

Webb Wheel announces corporate shuffle

TELL CITY, Ind. -- Kent Finkbiner has been named group president of Marmom Highway Technologies, with Chad Plank filling his former role as president, Webb Wheel OEM.

Jeff Bryan Transport founder on e-logs, technology and respecting drivers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Don’t let his age fool you. Barely in his 40s, Jeff Bryan, president and founder of Jeff Bryan Transport has been around the block. He leased his first truck at the age of 19, using it to haul pallets and topsoil...

Road Today Truck Show attracts nearly 7,000 visitors

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- The fifth annual Road Today Truck Show took to a new Brampton venue over the sunny-skied weekend, with nearly 7,000 attendees visiting the Soccer Centre May 25-26.

Trailer Wizards to host BBQ in Mississauga

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards’ 50th anniversary celebrations continue with a bash at its Mississauga location June 6.

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...