Forecasting for 2012 proving a challenge?

TORONTO, Ont. -- These are very uncertain times for the trucking industry and business growth predictions for 2012 are proving very challenging.

Maxim Truck and Trailer name addition to Quebec sales team

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Maxim Truck and Trailer has added Ed Holloway to the company's Quebec sales team.

COMPETITION WATCH: Lonestar West expands fleet

SYLVAN LAKE, Alta. -- Lonestar West has added five trucks to its corporate fleet over the last quarter. As of Dec. 5, Lonestar has added three hydro-vac trucks, two vacuum trucks, to its existing fleet of 24 trucks. Officials say the company...

Two Canadian fleets to compete in weight loss competition

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has selected 11 trucking companies to participate in Trucking's Weight Loss Showdown, a competition with prize incentives for the fleet and individual who achieve the greatest...

Spotlight on HoS changes preventing progress in other safety areas: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations says the focus on "unnecessary" changes to current Hours-of-Service by advocacy groups and the current leadership at the Department of Transportation has prevented progress on a number of...

Major renovations slated for two bridges at US-Canada border

LEWISTON, N.Y. -- Major renovations to the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge and the Peace Bridge have been announced as part of the new cross-border management agreement between Canada and the US. The renovations are part of a new border security plan...

Canada, US announce new border security plan

Canada and the US announced the new "Beyond the Border" perimeter security and trade agreement today. The plan aims to streamline both travel and cross-border business between the two countries, with pilot projects to start as soon as April...

ONLINE SPECIAL: A tale of two countries

TORONTO, Ont. -- The trucking industries in Canada and the US are charting a similar course through recovery from the worst recession of the modern era, and neither is anticipating strong growth in the near future.

Double Coin names new Canadian sales manager

MONROVIA, Cal. -- Double Coin Tires has named Perry Pearlman its new Canadian regional sales manager.

Xata names new chief technology officer

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Xata Corp. has named Odell Tuttle its chief technology officer.

Polar Tank Trailer dealing with strike at tanker plant

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Tanker truck manufacturer Polar Tank Trailer is dealing with a strike at its Opole plant, which produces stainless steel, aluminum and carbon steel tankers for liquid bulk products.

CarriersEdge, OLE partner to deliver online training programs

MARKHAM, Ont. -- CarriersEdge has partnered with Online Learning Enterprises (OLE) to deliver each others' online training programs.

Dana, Eaton to end Roadranger marketing alliance

MAUMEE, Ohio -- Dana and Eaton have announced plans to end their Roadranger marketing agreement.

OTA releases truck route development guide for municipalities

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has released a report which provides guidance on the development of truck routes by Ontario municipalities. The report, Local Truck Routes: A Guide for Municipal Officials, offers the...

FTR reports decline in preliminary Class 8 orders in November

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Net orders of Class 8 trucks cooled in November, according to preliminary results from FTR Associates.