COMPETITION WATCH: Bison, TransX listed among P&G’s top business partners

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- A pair of Canadian trucking companies have been recognized by Procter and Gamble as among its top performing external business partners. Bison Transport and TransX were listed among P&G's top supplier and agency partners...

Commercial vehicle net orders stronger than expected in October: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- North American Class 8 commercial vehicle preliminary net orders for October surprised on the upside, improving both month-over-month and year-over-year, according to ACT Research. The final numbers, which will be...

Pearson Dunn Insurance relocates head office

STONEY CREEK, Ont. -- Pearson Dunn Insurance has announced the opening of its new head office at 435 McNeilly Rd., in Stoney Creek, Ont.

B.C. suggests drivers practice chaining up now

VICTORIA, B.C. -- The province of B.C. is reminding truck drivers to chain up when conditions dictate and recommending they practice chaining up before having to do so on the side of the road.

It was a professional thief, not driver, that led police on truck chase: CTA

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says a much-publicized truck chase in Ontario is an indication that cargo crime is a growing problem.

Brampton High School to launch transportation program for Grade 9 students

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Bramalea Secondary School in Brampton, Ont. is launching a truck and coach program for Grade 9 students interested in careers in transportation.

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce buys Quik X

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- TransForce has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire all the shares of Quik X Transportation, including its US operations.

Compli lands first Canadian customer

DALLAS, Texas -- Compli, a provider of human resources and compliance management software, has broken into the Canadian market by inking a deal with Saskatchewan uranium hauler Timeline Logistics International.

New England ferry company wins Cat CT660

PEAKS ISLAND, Me. -- A family-run ferry company in Maine has been awarded a Cat CT660 vocational truck as part of Caterpillar's 'Win a Cat Truck' contest.

ERS celebrates fifth anniversary

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Emergency Road Services founders Dawn and Alvis Violo recently invited more than 100 customers into their home to celebrate the five-year anniversary of their company.

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce turns in strong third quarter

MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce turned in a solid third quarter, reporting adjusted profit (excluding the after-tax effect of changes in the fair value of derivatives, net foreign exchange gain or loss, and of items that are not in the company's...

Stolen tractor-trailer being chased across GTA

TORONTO, Ont. -- The chase is on to catch a stolen tractor-trailer. Ontario Provincial Police are currently tailing equipment that was stolen from a Husky Truck Stop in Niagara-on-the-Lake early this morning, according to a report by CP24.

Goodyear names Mark Pillow business solutions director

AKRON, Ohio, -- Mark Pillow has been named director of business solutions for Goodyear's commercial tire systems division.

CTHRC initiatives move forward while feds’ funding refocused

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Federal grants and contribution programs that support the work of the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) are in the midst of a comprehensive change, but according to CTHRC officials, several existing initiatives...

Detroit Diesel launches new driver training video series

DETROIT, Mich. -- Detroit Diesel has launched the first of its new, four-part driver training video series. Officials say the videos were developed to help drivers enhance their engine's performance. The four videos include general product...