Wajax buys Harper Power Products for $21.6 million

TORONTO -- Wajax Corp. has bought Ontario-based truck engine and generator distributor Harper Power Products for $21.6 million. Harper is an authorized distributor for Detroit Diesel, Mercedes-Benz, MTU engines and MTU generators and Allison...

Western carriers win safety awards from petroleum group

CALGARY, Alta. -- The Canadian Petroleum Products Institute has recognized four transportation companies who completed the safe delivery of petroleum products in 2010 its carrier safety awards ceremony on April 27.

ATA applauds increase in truck driver seatbelt usage

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations is tipping its hat to industry and law enforcement groups, as well as the federal government, for their efforts to improve seatbelt usage among commercial truck drivers, after a reported a 4%...

Canadian to serve as Kenworth Parts Council chair

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth has named its 2011 Kenworth Parts Council members, including a Canadian woman that will serve as chair. Jo Frost of Edmonton Kenworth in Edmonton, Alta. will serve as chairperson of the council, which consists of...

Ontario carriers remain cautiously optimistic

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ontario carriers remain optimistic, but they do have concerns weighing on their minds, according to the latest Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Business e-Pulse Survey.

Freightliner expands vocational line to fill Sterling’s void

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – A (trucking) tool for every job. That was the theme of a recent Freightliner press event in which the company introduced two trucks and proclaimed its recommitment to the diverse and sometimes complex vocational...

COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce takes over domestic operations of DHL Express Canada

MONTREAL, Que. -- TransForce and DHL Express Canada have announced a 10-year strategic alliance that will see the two companies integrate their domestic and international shipping and logistics offerings.

Trailer market remains red hot

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The trailer market shows no signs of cooling off, with net orders surging 21% from February levels in March, according to the most recent State of the Industry: US Trailers report published by ACT Research.

AMTA to host six driver appreciation BBQs

CALGARY, Alta. -- The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is expanding its popular driver appreciation barbecue initiative.

CTA questions rationale behind proposed wetline regulation

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is questioning the rationale for a proposed regulation on wetlines, suggesting that the current regulatory proposal should be withdrawn. CTA made official comments to the US Pipeline and...

OTA Education Foundation seeking donations for ‘100 days’ fundraising campaign

TORONTO, Ont. -- With a little more than two months to go in its ambitious 100 Donations in 100 Days fundraising campaign, the OTA Education Foundation is looking for more support to fund its 2011 university and college scholarships. The...

Canadian ground transportation rates stay steady in February

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Canadian General Freight Index's (CGFI) latest results indicate that the cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers remained essentially the same in February when compared to January, while fuel surcharges assessed...

COMPETITION WATCH: Mullen Group doubles Q1 profit

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group saw its first quarter revenue surge 31.9% to $342.7 million compared to Q1 2010 while its profits more than doubled to $48.3 million over the same period.

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac posts Q1 profit

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation saw its Q1 revenue surge 11.4% y-o-y to $73 million while squeezing out a profit of $900,000.

Six top Manitoba drivers recognized

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Six Manitoba drivers have been rewarded for their professionalism by the Manitoba Trucking Association and Custom Truck Sales.