Webb Wheel announces corporate shuffle

TELL CITY, Ind. -- Kent Finkbiner has been named group president of Marmom Highway Technologies, with Chad Plank filling his former role as president, Webb Wheel OEM.

Jeff Bryan Transport founder on e-logs, technology and respecting drivers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Don’t let his age fool you. Barely in his 40s, Jeff Bryan, president and founder of Jeff Bryan Transport has been around the block. He leased his first truck at the age of 19, using it to haul pallets and topsoil...

Road Today Truck Show attracts nearly 7,000 visitors

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- The fifth annual Road Today Truck Show took to a new Brampton venue over the sunny-skied weekend, with nearly 7,000 attendees visiting the Soccer Centre May 25-26.

Trailer Wizards to host BBQ in Mississauga

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trailer Wizards’ 50th anniversary celebrations continue with a bash at its Mississauga location June 6.

Motorcycle, hot-rod, classic car enthusiasts hitting pavement for OTA event

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association will be hosting its inaugural cross-Ontario, Big Wheels Bike and Car ride for motorcycle, hot-rod and classic car enthusiasts Sept. 12. OTA officials are calling the Big Wheels rally “a...

Proposed diesel tax increase shouldn’t be used to fund transit: OTA

TORONTO, Ont. -- A plan laid out today by Metrolinx on how to fund transportation projects in the Toronto and Hamilton areas places too much emphasis on transit, according to the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA).

Trucking company owner to serve time for illegal dumping

LEAMINGTON, Ont. -- A trucking company owner in southern Ontario will do time in jail, after being charged with dumping waste at an unapproved site.

Truckload rates will go up this year, but so will costs: Werner CEO

PRINCETON, N.J. -- Increasing demand and tightening capacity will combine to increase truckload rates by 1.5-2% this year, Derek Leathers, president and CEO of Werner Enterprises predicted when speaking at the recent ALK Transportation...

Canadian Freight Index dips in April: TransCore Link Logistics

TORONTO, Ont. -- Freight volumes fell 7% month-over-month in April and 14% year-over-year, according to the latest figures from TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian Freight Index. The equipment postings for April increased by 6% compared...

OOIDA files second complaint against FMCSA over safety records

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has filed a second complaint against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) with regard to its safety records and the DataQ appeal process. OOIDA...

Trailer orders bounce back after weak March: ACT Research report

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- After suffering a weak March, net trailer orders jumped 29% month-over-month in April, according to the latest report from ACT Research. The numbers were stronger than predicted by seasonality, however, year-to-date, net...

COMPETITION WATCH: Celadon acquires Hyndman Transport

WROXETER, Ont. -- Celadon Trucking Services has announced the acquisition of Hyndman Transport, adding 175 tractors and $48 million in annual revenue to its Canadian division.

Navistar brings engineering groups together at revamped Melrose Park facility

MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- Navistar International has nearly completed the integration of all product development activities at its Melrose Park Test Center and Engine Plant.

Flo Components becomes first SKF LBU System House for Lincoln, SKF brands in Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Flo Components has received a letter of intent from SKF Lubrication Business Unit (LBU) designating Flo as a SKF LBU System House for both Lincoln and SKF brands. In November, Flo reached an agreement with SKF LBU to...

Canadian heavy hauler wins SC&RA’s Hauling Job of the Year Award

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. -- Precision Specialized Division (PSD) has received the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association’s Hauling Job of the Year Award. PSD, a Woodbridge, Ont.-based heavy haul company, is the first Canadian company in...