Nearly 12,000 flock to Atlantic Truck Show

MONCTON, N.B. -- The Atlantic Truck Show attracted nearly 12,000 visitors through its gates this week, and Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, the show's owner, says the 14th installment of the event did not disappoint.

Injured trucker’s family calls for mandatory fire protection

WINDSOR, Ont. -- The family of a badly burned trucker is calling for mandatory fire-resistant clothing for drivers that haul explosive or flammable goods.

CTHRC names new executive director

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Angela Splinter has been named the new executive director of the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) following a national search by the organization's board of directors.

New research provides analysis of operational costs in trucking

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released the findings of its 2011 update to An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking. The research, which identified trucking costs from 2009 and the first...

Shell Rotella offering limited warranty on heavy-duty oils

BURLINGTON, Ont. -- Shell Rotella is now backing its heavy-duty engine oils with a lubrication limited warranty.

Stage set for long run-up in Class 8 vehicle demand: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Despite some recent easing in freight growth and a softening in the path of the US economy, demand for commercial vehicles continues to be strong, according to the most recent data reported by ACT Research Co. (ACT).  ...

Saskatchewan continues to build high clearance trucking corridor

KENASTON, Sask. -- Saskatchewan continues to develop a high clearance corridor for overheight loads, most recently turning its attention to Hwy. 15 east of Kenaston.

Wayne Marshall named Truck Service Expert of the Year

HAMILTON, Ont. -- Wayne Marshall of Marshall Truck and Trailer Repair has won the prestigious Truck Service Expert of the Year award, presented by the HDA Truck Pride.

Fuel pricing expert backs CTA concerns about biodiesel mandate

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is bringing attention to claims by a petroleum pricing expert that support the group's contention that Canada's biodiesel mandate will drive up fuel prices.

Ontario truck blitz to kick off tomorrow

AURORA, Ont. -- The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Ministry of Transportation and other agencies are combining to target commercial vehicles through Operation Corridor, beginning tomorrow morning.

Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator: Understanding and maximizing revenue

TORONTO, Ont. -- Maximizing revenue is all about planning, Ray Haight, CEO of ATBS Canada explains in Part 3 of Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator.

PeopleNet unveils new generation Blu.2 onboard computer

TORONTO, Ont. -- PeopleNet has come out with a sleeker, more powerful version of its Blu in-cab computing system, which will be available to customers for about the same price as the original version, the company announced.

Former FMCSA staffer casts doubt on group’s HoS research

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The former head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's research division has said the studies provided by the FMCSA to support its hours-of-service proposal contain many problems and can't be relied on to support...

Daimler plans to ramp up production, hire additional 1,400 employees

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced plans to sharply increase production and employment levels at its Mt. Holly, N.C. and Portland, Ore. truck manufacturing plants during the last half of 2011. Production and...

Gord Peddle named chair of CTHRC

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Gord Peddle, vice-president and chief operating officer of Atlantica Diversified Transportation Systems, has been named chair of the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council's (CTHRC) board of directors.