OTA Allied Trades Division elects new board for 2012-2014 term

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Allied Trades Division of the Ontario Trucking Association has elected a new board of directors and chairman for the 2012-2014 term. Kim Richardson of Kim Richardson Transportation Specialists has been named chairman. ...

Pilot project will measure effectiveness of FAST lanes at Blue Water Bridge

SARNIA, Ont. -- A six-month pilot project at the Blue Water Bridge will measure the time savings for truckers using dedicated FAST lanes.

Volvo launches fuel-themed iPad game

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has released a new iPad game called Fueldrop, which officials say highlights the company’s “past and present leadership in fuel efficiency and innovation.”

In conversation with Mike McCarron Part 4: The biggest surprise and keeping it quiet

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- On Oct. 23, 2012, Wheels Group announced it had acquired MSM Transportation in a blockbuster deal worth $18.6 million.

The Guarantee creates new role to showcase the gifts of Magi

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Guarantee Company of North America has appointed Angelique Magi to the newly created role of vice-president of strategic initiatives. In the role, Magi will help the specialty insurance provider to explore a range of...

Proposed pilot program to test truckers for drug use via hair samples

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations is applauding Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wisc.) for his introduction of a bill requiring the US Department of Transportation to conduct a pilot program to evaluate the use of hair samples to test...

Mack Pinnacles haul Christmas cargo to US Capitol

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A pair of Mack Pinnacles completed their three-week, 5,300-mile journey this week, having hauled the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree, companion trees and decorations to the west lawn of the US Capitol.

In conversation with Mike McCarron Part 3: Negotiating the deal

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- On Oct. 23, 2012, Wheels Group announced it had acquired MSM Transportation in a blockbuster deal worth $18.6 million.

CSA program lacks sufficient data for meaningful scores: ATA to FMCSA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has called out the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) safety monitoring and measurement system, Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA), for lacking sufficient...

Bison Transport team drivers come to aid of accident victim

NIPIGON, Ont. -- A pair of heroic Bison Transport team drivers recently came to the aid of a motorist in distress, according to the company. At about 3:45 a.m. on Nov. 29, George and Cynthia Sutherland were heading westbound on the Northern...

California port strike over as new deal reached

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The eight-day clerical workers strike, which severely hampered activity at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and cost the region close to $8 billion, has been resolved.

Trailer Wizards appoints parts fulfillment manager for Ontario

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards has appointed of Jonathan Assels as parts fulfillment manager for Ontario. Based out of the Mississauga office, Assels will be responsible for maintaining and further building Trailer Wizards’ parts...

RBC Purchasing Managers Index reveals a slowing manufacturing sector

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada's manufacturing sector grew only marginally in November, according to the RBC Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index. .

California port strike heads to mediation

LOS ANGELES – There is finally a break in the clerical workers strike crippling the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach with both sides agreeing this afternoon to federal mediation.

North America preliminary truck orders for November fall from October’s highs

COLUMBUS, IN --  North America heavy duty GVW Classes 5-7 preliminary net orders for November returned to prevailing trend levels, while Class 8 orders fell from October’s “best since January” volume, according to...