YRC and YRC Reimer re-validate certification in C-TPAT program

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- -YRC Worldwide Inc. announced today that YRC and YRC Reimer have successfully completed their re-validation in the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program.

Zollars to retire from YRC Worldwide following completion of comprehensive recovery plan

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - YRC Worldwide announced today that William D. Zollars, chairman, president and chief executive officer, has informed the company's board of directors of his decision to retire from the company upon the successful...

COMPETITION WATCH: Canpar wins major government contract

TORONTO, Ont. -- TransForce subsidiary Canpar has won a major, three-year contract with the government of Ontario to provide overnight courier services.

BCTA’s Landry to step down next year

LANGLEY, B.C. -- Paul Landry, long-time president of the B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA), will be stepping down from his position no later than June 30, 2011, the association has announced.

Post-mortem of a recession (September 28, 2010)

DALLAS, Texas - At the inaugural Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference here in late August, US fleet managers spoke of the devastation wrought on their businesses by the recession and how they intend to move forward.

Hi-Way 9 purchases pair of LTL businesses

DRUMHELLER, Alta. -- Hi-Way 9 Group of Companies has purchased the assets and business of Westlock Pony Express, opening the Westlock, Barrhead, Mayerthorpe areas to their service network.

Toronto Trucking Association hosting productivity improvement luncheon

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Toronto Trucking Association is hosting a lunch presentation on productivity improvement on Oct. 14. The presentation, featuring Bill Surphlis of Grant Thornton, will including tips on capturing market share, defending...

Kenworth offering extended warranty for Canadian Class 8 customers

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- PACCAR Financial is now offering an extended warranty program for Canadian customers who purchase new 2010 Kenworth Class 8 factory trucks that meet eligibility requirements.

August trailer orders continue to surge

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- August commercial trailer net orders were up 55% from August of 2009, continuing a healthy rebound from what was one of the worst years in the commercial trailer industry, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT). Eight of the nine...

Brenntag offering free DEF tote pick-up service

READING, Pa. -- Brenntag North America is offering users of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) a free service to pick up empty DEF totes (IBC's) from any previous supplier. The company will also be offering a special price to replace the tote with...

Shell promotes safety during its first National Truck Safety Week

BURLINGTON, Ont. -- How can a lubricant company improve truck safety? The answer, at first, may not be obvious. But Shell is taking steps to raise awareness of truck highway safety among the trucking industry and the travelling public alike...

Trucknews.com a five-time finalist at COPA awards

TORONTO, Ont. -- Trucknews.com has been nominated for five awards at the second annual Canadian Online Publishing Awards.

Reposition 2010 registration deadline fast approaching

TORONTO, Ont. -- Registration for Reposition 2010, a national symposium for supply chain professionals hosted by CITT, is coming to an end Oct. 8.

Kenworth T700, Paccar MX to be showcased at Kenworth Toronto today

CONCORD, Ont. -- Kenworth's new T700 and the Paccar MX engine are being featured on a cross-continent road tour that stops at Kenworth Toronto in Concord, Ont. today.

Spot market freight abundant: TransCore index

TORONTO, Ont. -- TransCore's Canadian Freight Index continues to show strong spot market freight volumes, up 50% year-over-year in August.