Volvo Pulls from Inside for New VP of National Accounts

GREENSBORO, NC. - Volvo Trucks has named Mike Randolph vice president of national accounts for North America. Randolph will oversee Volvo's national accounts team, which develops fleet solutions for less-than-truckload, truckload and private fleets.

Winnipeg’s Paul’s Hauling Gets Innovator Award

SAN ANTONIO, TX. - If there was one, main message to take away from PeopleNet's 11th annual user conference this week, it was that data from technology is nothing without knowing how and what to do with it.

8-Year-Old Nathan Goes To Hope and Back

A few weeks ago, Today's Trucking received a letter from the eight-year-old Duncan, B.C. resident telling us about his love of trucks and asking if he could possibly get a Today's Trucking cap. Now, Nathan has seen part of the Trans Canada and the Coastal Mountains from the inside of a big rig, and he is hooked on trucking.

Arkansas Driver Saves Boy From Oncoming Traffic

ALEXANDRIA, VA - Shelly York, a driver for ABF Freight Systems, has been named the newest Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association.

Ontario Puts Out Call for 2013 Driver of the Year

TORONTO - An impeccable safety record, a courteous attitude on and off the road, and a role model in the community. Those are the characteristics that the Ontario Trucking Association is looking for in their 2013 Truck Driver of the Year.

Have a Niche Day

The logistic wizardry that's in the air at ATS is an omen. The future belongs to the specialists

Gentlemen, Stop Your Engines

Improving technology means more options for key-off climate control.

Canadian Freightways Dominates at BC Truck Driving Championships

ABBOTSFORD, BC - The British Columbia Truck Association (BCTA) has announced the winners in its provincial 2013 Professional Truck Driving Championships.

Truckers Push for the Tush

AURORA, ON. - "Truckers truly are the best - they all have hearts of gold."

Wrap Battle: 2013 Private Fleet Graphics Winners

KING CITY, ON - The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) has announced the winners of this year's Vehicle Graphics Design competition, co-sponsored by 3M.

STOLEN TRUCK WATCH: Plate # 1199033, IN

BRAMPTON, ON - A tractor-trailer unit was stolen this morning between 5-6 a.m.

Praxair and Timmy’s Awarded Safest Private Fleets

KING CITY, ON - The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) and Zurich announced the winners of their Private Fleet safety awards at PMTC's annual conference.

One Driver’s Solution to Long-haul Loneliness

MISSISSAUGA - Your girlfriend leaves you, and then your mother passes away, leaving you more or less on your own. Hard breaks for anyone, but given the hours of loneliness long-haul truckers endure, probably a bit harder.

Manitoba’s Best Drivers Move To Nationals, Driver of the Year Awarded

WINNIPEG - The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) has announced who will be representing the province in the national Professional Trucking Driving Championship (PTDC) in Abbotsford, BC on September 21. The MTA also recognized Mark Tricco of Bison Transport as their 2013 Manitoba Driver of the Year at the driving banquet on June 15.

Moving Company Gets Health & Safety Award in 2 Provinces

VANCOUVER - Quality Move Management (QMM), a Vancouver-based Allied Van Lines agent, is the first moving company to get a Certificate of Recognition (COR) in both British Columbia and Alberta.