Proposed pilot program to test truckers for drug use via hair samples

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations is applauding Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wisc.) for his introduction of a bill requiring the US Department of Transportation to conduct a pilot program to evaluate the use of hair samples to test...

Mack Pinnacles haul Christmas cargo to US Capitol

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A pair of Mack Pinnacles completed their three-week, 5,300-mile journey this week, having hauled the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree, companion trees and decorations to the west lawn of the US Capitol.

In conversation with Mike McCarron Part 3: Negotiating the deal

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- On Oct. 23, 2012, Wheels Group announced it had acquired MSM Transportation in a blockbuster deal worth $18.6 million.

CSA program lacks sufficient data for meaningful scores: ATA to FMCSA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has called out the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) safety monitoring and measurement system, Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA), for lacking sufficient...

Bison Transport team drivers come to aid of accident victim

NIPIGON, Ont. -- A pair of heroic Bison Transport team drivers recently came to the aid of a motorist in distress, according to the company. At about 3:45 a.m. on Nov. 29, George and Cynthia Sutherland were heading westbound on the Northern...

California port strike over as new deal reached

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The eight-day clerical workers strike, which severely hampered activity at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and cost the region close to $8 billion, has been resolved.

Trailer Wizards appoints parts fulfillment manager for Ontario

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards has appointed of Jonathan Assels as parts fulfillment manager for Ontario. Based out of the Mississauga office, Assels will be responsible for maintaining and further building Trailer Wizards’ parts...

RBC Purchasing Managers Index reveals a slowing manufacturing sector

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada's manufacturing sector grew only marginally in November, according to the RBC Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index. .

California port strike heads to mediation

LOS ANGELES – There is finally a break in the clerical workers strike crippling the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach with both sides agreeing this afternoon to federal mediation.

North America preliminary truck orders for November fall from October’s highs

COLUMBUS, IN --  North America heavy duty GVW Classes 5-7 preliminary net orders for November returned to prevailing trend levels, while Class 8 orders fell from October’s “best since January” volume, according to...

Walmart’s supercube gets warmer reception after permit conditions revised

TORONTO, Ont. -- Walmart Canada’s controversial ‘supercube’ configuration, consisting of a cabover tractor with dromedary box pulling a 60.5-ft. drop-deck semi-trailer will operate under revised permit conditions that reflect...

Business calls for government intervention in California port strike

LOS ANGELES – As the clerical workers strike crippling the twin ports of Long Angeles and Long Beach enters its eighth day Tuesday with the union continuing to resist calls to take the dispute into mediation, there is growing business...

Hino Canada donates truck to Mohawk College

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada has donated a 2012 Hino 195 truck to Mohawk College’s Stoney Creek campus for educational purposes. In attendance at last Thursday's donation ceremony was Woodstock Mayor Pat Sobeski; Shuichi Kaneko,...

Talks resume on Sunday but strike still crippling ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Contract talks between striking clerical workers and the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach resumed on Sunday but the labor action continues to cripple these two ports critical to the North American supply chain.

Wakefield Canada wins two workplace-oriented awards

TORONTO, Ont. -- Wakefield Canada has won two recent awards for its corporate culture and human resources practices.