East Coast truckers vie for spot in nationals on home turf

MASSTOWN, N.S. -- Professional drivers from the Atlantic provinces competed last weekend to earn a spot in the National Professional Truck Driving Championships, which this year will be hosted by their home association.

Ontario truck safety improved in 2009; OTA says speed limiters helped

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ontario road fatalities reached their lowest levels in the past 68 years, making the province the safest jurisdiction in North America, according to the Ontario Road Safety Annual Report (ORSAR).

OEMs may have to reduce build rates: FTR Associates

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- FTR Associates says another slow month for Class 8 truck orders in May, means OEMs may have to slow their build rates.

Truckers won’t have to travel with vehicle on Grand Manan ferry: Report

GRAND MANAN, N.B. -- Truckers appear to have won a dispute with the operator of the Grand Manan ferry, which had reportedly implemented a new policy requiring commercial truckers to travel with their truck while on-board the vessel.

Roadcheck begins today

TORONTO, Ont. -- Commercial vehicle inspectors will be out in full force throughout North America starting today and running through June 7.

ATA calls on feds to fix CSA flaw

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) says it wants to see a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) study that examines the reliability of police reports in determining crash accountability.

New truck orders remain soft through May: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Commercial vehicle net orders remained soft in May, as truck fleets continue to show a reluctance to take on sizeable loans, according to the latest analysis from ACT Research.

Trucknews.com marks blogging milestone

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Industry Blogs section of Trucknews.com hit a milestone last week, with the posting of its 2,000th reader comment.

SAF-Holland announces Canadian hiring, promotion

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- SAF-Holland has announced two key appointments within its Canadian operations.

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...