Transtex cries foul over fairing patent infringement

MONTREAL, Que. -- Transtex Composite says it is suing Ridge Corporation for patent infringement over alleged violations of eight patents related to aerodynamic trailer side skirt technology.

John Hammond joins Fontaine Trailer as Canadian sales rep

ORANGEVILLE, Ont. -- John Hammond has joined Fontaine Trailer as the company’s new Canadian regional sales rep.

Volvo Trucks Safety Award returning in 2012

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks plans to reward two North American fleets for their commitment to safety with the fourth annual $25,000 Volvo Trucks Safety Award. Michelin will also sponsor the trucking industry highway safety award. ...

Rogue tractor-trailer tires give Alberta man rude awakening

STRATHMORE, Alta. -- An Alberta man woke up to sound of an explosion as a set of dual wheels off a semi truck flew through his front door and landed in his kitchen, according to a report from The Huffington Post.

Brenntag opens new western bulk rail transfer terminal

TORONTO, Ont. -- Brenntag North America has opened its fourth Canadian bulk rail transfer terminal, located in Leduc, Alta. Brenntag is the exclusive distributor of Ontario-manufactured TerraCair diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and rail terminals...

Manitoba truckers to see shorter period for spring road restrictions

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Heavy truck operators in Manitoba will see a shorter period of spring road restrictions this year as a result of changes to provincial policy, according to an announcement from Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Steve...

EXECUTIVE VIEW: In conversation with Dan Einwechter, CEO, Challenger Motor Freight

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Truck News editor James Menzies recently caught up with Dan Einwechter, CEO of Challenger Motor Freight, for a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from surviving the recession, to driver pay, to shipper-carrier...

EXCLUSIVE: Ontario promises to expand LCV program by up to 200% this year

TORONTO, Ont. -- Trucknews.com has learned the province of Ontario has agreed to double the number of permits it will issue to fleets participating in its long combination vehicle (LCV) program from two permits per carrier to four.

TransCore’s Canadian Link Logistics provides hundreds of thousands more US load postings

TORONTO, Ont.  – TransCore Link Logistics has completed an expanded integration of live data from multiple load board sources to offer the Enhanced North American Database (eNadb) to its customers. 

Mack Trucks now offering MVASIST at no charge to customers purchasing new trucks

GREENSBORO, NC -– MVASIST, the game-changing fleet service management platform from Mack Trucks, Inc., will now be offered at no charge to customers who purchase a new Mack truck.

Eaton announces warranty upgrade package

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corporation has introduced a bundle package for its line-up of remanufactured and aftermarket components. The package extends the standard two-year warranty coverage of an Eaton Fuller Reman transmission to three years...

ATA launches court challenge of new US HoS rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA), not surprisingly, has announced it will challenge the “flawed” US hours-of-service rule that will place greater restrictions on drivers.

Beaver Truck Centre named Canadian Volvo Dealer of the Year

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Beaver Truck Centre has been named the 2011 Volvo Trucks Canadian Dealer of the Year.

TransCore’s N.A. Freight Index marks record January, slips month-over-month

PORTLAND, Ore. -- TransCore’s North American Freight Index marked a record high for the month of January, up 5% compared to January 2011. Month-over-month, January’s spot market freight volume slipped 8% compared...

Wakefield Canada ranked among best small, medium employers in nation

TORONTO, Ont. -- Wakefield Canada has been named among the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada. The company ranked in the top half of the list this year at number 20. The study, now in its seventh year, is published in The Globe...