Trailer Wizards breaks ground at new Winnipeg location

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Trailer Wizards broke ground this week on its new Winnipeg facility at 65 Bergen Cutoff.

Eaton offering four new enhancements for hybrid power system

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corporation has announced a number of enhancements designed to increase the fuel economy, performance and payback of its hybrid power system.

OTA Education Foundation seeking scholarship program funding

TORONTO, Ont. -- The OTA Education Foundation is asking the trucking industry to help fund its 2012 scholarship program that aids students with ties to the trucking industry. The Foundation is targeting a $50,000 donation goal to assist...

Confederation Bridge celebrates 15 years with infrastructure upgrades

BORDEN-CARLETON, P.E.I. -- Three components of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) project at the Confederation Bridge are now complete, officials announced Thursday. The three components – a digital radio communication system,...

NAFTA trade value reaches historic heights in March

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US, and Mexico, was 6.2% higher in March than in March 2011, totalling $85.8 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department of...

Nine Canadian companies named among Bendix’s top distributors

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Bendix has recognized the outstanding achievement of its top distributors across Canada and the US through its Premier Distributor Program. This year, Bendix has honoured 39 companies that have earned the program’s highest...

ATA tells Congress transportation security efforts must be risk-based

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Phil Byrd, president of Bulldog Hiway Express and vice-chairman of American Trucking Associations, has told a congressional subcommittee that efforts to secure the US transportation system should be deployed based on specific...

Purolator kicks off Tackle Hunger Week today

TORONTO, Ont. -- Purolator is launching its 10th annual “Tackle Hunger Week” June 4-8. The company-wide event will have Canadian Football League players, along with Purolator’s staff and partners, working together to collect...

CTA highlights importance of training, accountability in livestock transport

OTTAWA, Ont. -- In recent comments to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) highlighted the vital role livestock transporters play in Canada’s food supply chain and stressed the...

COMPETITION WATCH: Contrans acquires Peter Hodge Transport

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Contrans has announced it has acquired bulk trucking firm Peter Hodge Transport.

RBC Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index at eight-month high

TORONTO, Ont. – Canada appears to be bucking the international trend of slumping economic news today. While the news out of the US, Europe and Asia is focused on slower job growth and output, Canadian manufacturing business conditions...

Centerline closes Milton shop; Quick Truck Lube to honour coupons

MILTON, Ont. -- Centerline has closed its operations at the Fifth Wheel Truck Stop in Milton and Quick Truck Lube has announced it will be honouring Centerline’s free grease coupons.

CTA comments on Canada’s impending GHG standards

OTTAWA, Ont. -- In its official comments on Environment Canada’s proposed greenhouse gas emission regulations, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) lauded regulators for mirroring the US legislation but said more could be done in Canada.

Manheim set to host first truck auction June 7

MILTON, Ont. -- Manheim is celebrating its first major heavy truck equipment auction next week with a special open house.

GE Capital survey of Canadian trucking CFOs reflects optimism

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- A recent survey of Canadian trucking chief financial officers (CFOs) indicates they are mostly positive about the overall health of the trucking industry.