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.

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac lands major contract to haul limestone

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation has inked a deal to transport a “significant volume” of limestone aggregate for Hammerstone Corp. in Fort McMurray, Alta.

Ground transportation costs for Canadian shippers drop in March: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. -- The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased 1.7% in March when compared with February results, according to the latest results from the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The results mark the first...

Bison Transport, Jessiman Foundation donate $1 million to park conservancy

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Bison Transport and the Jessiman Foundation have given a joint gift of $1 million towards the Assiniboine Park Conservancy’s (APC) Imagine a Place Campaign.

Trailer Wizards appoints new VP Ontario Region

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards has appointed Arthur Christakos to vice-president of the company's Ontario Region. Despite being Christakos’ first position at Trailer Wizards, officials he say brings nine years of experience as a...

Feds to test heavy-duty truck technologies

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The feds have announced the continuation of a program that will assess the performance of clean vehicle technologies on light- and heavy-duty vehicles.

Profile: Riding shotgun with a paraplegic truck driver

BELLEVILLE, Ont. -- On a mild mid-April day, owner/operator Mike Dingler is shooting the breeze with fellow drivers, while waiting for his paperwork before setting out on an afternoon run. Paperwork in hand, he says his farewells and then...