NTSB issues safety alert for drivers carrying oversized loads

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a safety alert to carriers transporting oversize loads to ensure they obtain the proper permits and review all…

Groupe Morneau Expands, Acquires Total Cold Storage

ANJOU, QC - The trucking company Groupe Morneau announced this week it has finalized its purchase of Total Cold Storage, located in its hometown on Anjou, QC.

Diesel Prices Continue Decline in Canada, U.S. as Oil Sinks

LONDON, ON and WASHINGTON, D.C. - Average retail prices for diesel in both Canada and the U.S. have moved down for another consecutive week as the price for benchmark crude oil is the lowest in seven years.

HOT Lane Project Expected to Heat Up This Summer

TORONTO, ON -- An effort to speed up traffic along one section of congested roadway is set to begin next year that could lead to a bigger effort to reduce congestion if it proves successful.

You Will Be Tested on This

Here's what Canada's new truck-inspection standards will mean to you. (P.S. If you've removed your DPF or bought a glider, you might want to read this over very closely indeed.)

British Columbia Opens New Heavy-Haul Routes

VICTORIA, B.C. -- The British Columbia government has announced two new pre-approved routes for shipments of up to 85-tons gross vehicle weight (GVW) along the Highway 17/South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) and on Highway 16 from Terrace to Kitwanga.

Know a Distinguished Woman in Logistics?

CLEVELAND, OH -- The deadline is close at hand to nominate someone you know for an award that recognizes the achievements and leadership of outstanding individuals involved in the practice of logistics in North America.

Hazel McCallion to be a speaker at upcoming Women with Drive summit

OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada revealed today that former Mississauga mayor, Hazel McCallion, will be the breakfast speaker during the second annual Women with Drive summit. The summit is…

Port of Raymond to Remain Open Around the Clock

RAYMOND, MT -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) has reversed and earlier decision and will keep the Raymond, MT port of entry (POE) open 24 hours a day, rather than closing it in the overnight hours.

7 Key Trucking Items in New U.S. Highway Funding Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. - There are several items of importance to Canadian fleets and drivers who haul in United States in highway legislation passed by Congress and signed into law Friday by President Obama. Know as the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), it authorizes spending US$305 billion on highways and transit. But in trucking its likely better known for the special provisions that made into the new law - and those that didn't. Overall, the reaction from the various trucking groups, ranging from those representing fleets to drivers, has generally been positive. While many did not get everything they wanted in the new law, it marks the first time a federal highway funding bill longer than two years has been passed since 2005.

Mitsubishi Fuso Names Bryan Allen Marketing Manager

LOGAN TOWNSHIP, NJ -- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. (MFTA) has announced the appointment of Bryan C. Allen as its new marketing manager. Allen will be responsible for all aspects of the company's dealer and end-user marketing programs for its Class 3-5 FUSO Canter FE and FG Series medium-duty work trucks, according to the company.

Christmas Pancake Breakfast Raises 20 Grand

WINNIPEG, MB - The 15th year of a charity event to raise money for families needing personal assistance pulled in a big haul last week.

CBP to keep Port of Raymond crossing open 24 hours following pushback

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reversed its decision to reduce operating hours at the Port of Raymond, a border crossing between Regway, Sask. and Raymond,…

Mitsubishi Fuso names new marketing manager

Bryan Allen LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America has named Bryan C. Allen as its new marketing manager. In his new position, Allen will be responsible for all…

Maxim’s annual pancake breakfast helps raise $20,000 for charity

  WINNIPEG, Man. – Maxim Truck & Trailer held its 15th annual charity pancake breakfast on December 3. The event took place at Maxim’s head office in Winnipeg and attracted…