Truck driver charged after attacking MTO officer

SPRAGGE, ON - A truck driver from Thessalon, Ontario has been charged after he allegedly attacked a Ministry of Transportation (MTO) officer at an inspection station west of Sudbury.

IN PRINT — 3 Rust-Fighting Tips

Corrosion can seem almost impossible to eliminate without first spending your -company into insolvency. There are, however, ways to mitigate the effects of corrosion -- or in some cases forestall its onset until you have disposed of the asset. The solution starts with the equipment spec', but most of the effort will go into maintenance.

ATA taking applications for Trucking Image Award

SAN ANTONIO, TX - The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has announced it is now accepting applications for this year's Mike Russell Trucking Image Award.

TTMA hands out safety awards

LAFAYETTE, Ind. –Wabash National and Athens Trailer Operations were repeat winners of the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association’s (TTMA) safety awards. The awards were given out during the TTMA’s 75th annual…

Kenworth to put Everyday Heroes Truck up for auction

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Kenworth announced today that it will be auctioning its T680 Everyday Heroes Truck at the Ritchie Bros. auction in Phoenix on June 20. The special Kenworth T680 has…

Kenworth T680 Everyday Heroes Truck will be auctioned off

PHOENIX, AZ - Kenworth has announced they will be auctioning off the T680 Everyday Heroes Truck with all proceeds of the sale going directly to Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), a non-profit dedicated to stopping human trafficking by educating, mobilizing and empowering American truck drivers and rest stop employees.

Mullen Group announces election of directors

OKOTOKS, AB - Mullen Group has announced eight nominees have been elected to as directors of the company.

Maxim charity BBQ to raise funds for CancerCare Manitoba

WINNIPEG, MB – On May 26, Maxim Truck and Trailer will be hosting their annual charity barbecue in support of CancerCare Manitoba Foundation’s Challenge for Life 2.0 Being diagnosed with…

AT-ATs recalled for faulty powertrains

OTTAWA, ON - Even Transport Canada recognizes the power of the Force.

Maxim’s charity barbecue to raise funds for cancer foundation

WINNIPEG, Man. – Maxim Truck and Trailer will hold its annual charity barbecue in Winnipeg, Man. May 25, with proceeds from the event going to the Cancer Care Foundation. Raising…

Rosedale to host training courses

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Rosedale Transportation has announced it is hosting certified driver training (CDT) and certified director of safety (CDS) training at its Mississauga terminal in June. The CDT course…

Second ContiLifeCycle plant opens in Western Canada

LANGLEY, BC - DVC Enterprises of Vancouver has opened Western Canada's second ContiLifeCycle commercial tire retreading plant.

Three fleets hit with California emissions fines

LOS ANGELES, CA - CR England, Knight Transportation and Werner Enterprises will pay the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a combined US $201,000 in penalties for failing to install Diesel Particulate Filters or verifying that their trucks complied with California rules.

Heavy, medium duty preliminary orders slide in April: ACT

COLUMBUS, IN – After eight months of steadily higher volumes, North American medium and heavy duty Classes 5-8 net orders softened in preliminary readings for April. According to ACT Research,…

Retreaders see threat in Chinese-made tires

FALLS CHURCH, VA - A U.S. International Trade Commission decision not to enact tariffs on Chinese truck and bus tires is threatening jobs in the U.S. retreading industry, the Tire Retread and Repair Information Bureau says.