The OEM with the best telematics will win: Paper Transport VP

YOUNTVILLE, Cali. – When choosing which brand of truck to buy, connectivity and telematics are playing a larger role in the buying decision, according to Dan Deppeler, vice-president of maintenance…

Sea creatures travel Canada in customized trailer

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Sea critters from the Vancouver Aquarium are traveling across Canada in style to mark the country’s 150th birthday. Having departed Vancouver in April, the AquaVan 150 is…

New Cascadia driving higher penetration of proprietary components

YOUNTVILLE, Cali. – Orders for the new Cascadia have now surpassed those for its predecessor, and buyers of the new truck are increasingly adopting proprietary powertrain components and safety systems.

Huayi Tire Canada opens commercial tire distribution center in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Huayi Tire Canada has opened its first Canadian commercial tire distribution center in Vancouver, B.C. “Vancouver is the first point of entry for Asian products into North…

Trucking HR Canada names new chairman, acting CEO

OTTAWA, Ont. – The Board of Directors of Trucking HR Canada has appointed a new chairman. Effective immediately, Mike McCarron, CEO of Left Lane Associates, will take on the role…

Transit makes milestone delivery

LAVAL, Que. – Transit Truck bodies delivered its 50,000th truck body in production. The truck was a 26′ X-Treme truck body with Maxon GPTLR-33 galvanized liftgate on Kenworth T370. To celebrate…

CITT names new CEO

TORONTO, Ontario – CITT has named Pina Melchionna its new chief executive officer. According to CITT, Melchionna will officially begin her role as CEO on September 5. “I’m very pleased…

Earnings Watch: Werner rises 27%

OMAHA, NE - Trucking and logistics provider Werner Enterprises has reported that its earnings climbed 27% for the second quarter, compared to the same period a year ago.

Funeral convoy to honor Leonard Kane Sr.

SURREY, BC - Leonard Kane Sr., founder of Len's Transportation Group, has died. Kane's family reported the elder Kane, 84, passed away peacefully in his home July 16 after a brave battle with cancer. Len's Transportation and the Kane family are inviting those that knew him to participate in a Heavy Truck Funeral Convoy, followed by a celebration of life at the Sandman Signature Hotel, on July 29. The convoy will begin at 3 p.m. pst leaving from the Ranger Transport yard in Surrey, B.C.

Four former Pilot employees make deals

KNOXVILLE, TN - Four former employees accused in a multi-million dollar diesel fuel rebate scheme have reached a deal with U.S. federal prosecutors.

Brinks Canada celebrates 90 years

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Companies shipping secure goods in Canada have been relying on Brinks Canada since before the second world war.

White House agenda loses speed limiter law

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Neither the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be looking to make speed-limiters mandatory in the U.S. in the near future.

AMTA super happy about super single approval

CALGARY, AB. - The Government of Alberta has cleared super single tires for use throughout the province.

The Guarantee, NAL Insurance announce partnership

TORONTO, Ont.  — The Guarantee Company of North America and NAL Insurance has partnered together to offer customers of the innovative Guarantee Transportation Solution (GTS) a comprehensive Workplace Safety and…

Kenworth projects strong vocational market

RENTON, WA -- The first half of 2017 has been good to the trucking industry, and to the vocational market in particular, and going into the second half of the year the underlying economic fundamentals look equally promising. That's the view from Renton, Washington, where Paccar vice president and Kenworth general manager Mike Dozier addressed reporters at a press event on Friday, July 21.