Ritchie Bros. gears up for busy auction season

VANCOUVER, B.C. — Ritchie Bros. says it will host 65 unreserved auctions in June and July featuring more than 1,000 truck tractors. “The summer months are vacation for some, but…

APTA hosts truck driving championships

MASSTOWN, N.S. — The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) held its provincial truck driving championships over the weekend and has assembled its team to represent the region in the nationals…

39 fleets recognized as top employers

OTTAWA, ON - Trucking HR Canada has recognized 39 fleets under its third-annual Top Fleet Employers program - rating organizations on issues including employee recognition, compensation, lifestyle, employee engagement, wellness, professional development, recruiting and retention.

Three Bison drivers take home top honors for driver of the year

WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transportation was holding its head high after three of the company’s drivers were recognized as Volvo Canada’s Driver of the Year in their respective provinces. In…

How to stop cargo crime from happening to you

KING CITY, Ont. — It’s no secret that cargo crime is a major issue in North America. In Canada alone, cargo theft costs the economy $5 billion per year. So to…

Team Manitoba named during MTA banquet

WINNIPEG, Man. – Five drivers finished first in their respective divisions at the Manitoba Trucking Association’s (MTA) 2016 Manitoba Professional Truck Driving Championships June 18 at Peterbilt Manitoba. Each of…

Stuff-A-JBT-Truck for Fort Mac campaign this weekend

AYR, Ont. – This Saturday, June 25, JBT Transport will launch the public phase of the Stuff-A-JBT-Truck for Fort Mac campaign. JBT will be located at Zehrs Hiway Center in…

Bendix recognizes nine Canadian distributors

ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix recently recognized its top-performing distributors, including nine from Canada. A total of 36 distributors earned a platinum ranking from Bendix. Canadian winners included: Brake & Clutch…

Goodyear seeking highway heroes

AKRON, Ohio — Goodyear is looking to honor truck driving heroes from the US and Canada. Nominations are now open for the company’s 34th annual Highway Hero Award. You can…

Ryder opens new pre-owned vehicle facility in Calgary

CALGARY, Alta. – Ryder Systems has opened a new pre-owned commercial vehicle sales facility in Calgary, Alta. The new 7,140-square-foot facility sits on 1.78 acres and features a reconditioning operation…

PMTC introduces new Board of Directors

KING CITY, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has introduced its new Board of Directors. The Board includes:   OFFICERS President:  Mike Millian, PMTC Chairman:  John Harrison, Huron…

Fuel for thought

Industry players visit the test track at Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Test and Research Center

Navistar’s top technicians compete

LISLE, Ill. — Canadian International dealers were well represented when Navistar hosted its recent North American and global technician rodeos. Technicians from Summit Motors in Redcliff, Alta., Tru-Nor Truck Centres…

Top 10 legal issues for 2016: Devine

KING CITY, ON - Evolving technology and changing regulations alike are contributing to legal challenges for Canadian carriers. And Heather Devine of Isaacs and Co. Barristers and Solicitors has even identified a Top 10 list that will make its presence known in the coming year. From MELT to marijuana, to ELDs and cross-border databases, click below to check out what you need to know.

Bendix recognizes platinum performers

ELYRIA, OH - Nine Canadian businesses were among 36 top performers recognized this year by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems' Premier Distributor Program.