OTA launches new finance council

TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association has announced the launch of a new council for carrier CFOs to discuss all the issues related to the money side of trucking.

Washington shelves border tax plan

WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. government has shelved proposals for a border tax that would have been tacked on imports.

Overall TFI revenue up, but TL drags

MONTREAL, QC - TFI International saw a 23% boost in revenue in the second quarter of 2017, reaching $1.12 billion - but Canada's largest carrier still posted a $47.2 million operating loss because of a $129.8 million goodwill write-off of U.S. truckload operations.

Fleet financial folks get OTA council

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Trucking Association has launched a new council for carrier Chief Financial Officers, providing a forum for issues on the money side of trucking.

UPS Canada honors safe drivers

VAUGHAN, ON - When the road is your office, every day holds the potential for trouble, but UPS's Circle of Honour members navigate it flawlessly. Sixteen new members from Southern Ontario were inducted into the elite driving group July 27, recognizing each driver's 25 consecutive years of service with the delivery company without a single at-fault incident on the road.

Disrupting the disruptors

Detroit looks to differentiate itself through greater, more practical connectivity

The OEM with the best telematics will win: Paper Transport VP

YOUNTVILLE, Cali. – When choosing which brand of truck to buy, connectivity and telematics are playing a larger role in the buying decision, according to Dan Deppeler, vice-president of maintenance…

Sea creatures travel Canada in customized trailer

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Sea critters from the Vancouver Aquarium are traveling across Canada in style to mark the country’s 150th birthday. Having departed Vancouver in April, the AquaVan 150 is…

New Cascadia driving higher penetration of proprietary components

YOUNTVILLE, Cali. – Orders for the new Cascadia have now surpassed those for its predecessor, and buyers of the new truck are increasingly adopting proprietary powertrain components and safety systems.

Huayi Tire Canada opens commercial tire distribution center in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Huayi Tire Canada has opened its first Canadian commercial tire distribution center in Vancouver, B.C. “Vancouver is the first point of entry for Asian products into North…

Trucking HR Canada names new chairman, acting CEO

OTTAWA, Ont. – The Board of Directors of Trucking HR Canada has appointed a new chairman. Effective immediately, Mike McCarron, CEO of Left Lane Associates, will take on the role…

Transit makes milestone delivery

LAVAL, Que. – Transit Truck bodies delivered its 50,000th truck body in production. The truck was a 26′ X-Treme truck body with Maxon GPTLR-33 galvanized liftgate on Kenworth T370. To celebrate…

CITT names new CEO

TORONTO, Ontario – CITT has named Pina Melchionna its new chief executive officer. According to CITT, Melchionna will officially begin her role as CEO on September 5. “I’m very pleased…

Earnings Watch: Werner rises 27%

OMAHA, NE - Trucking and logistics provider Werner Enterprises has reported that its earnings climbed 27% for the second quarter, compared to the same period a year ago.

Funeral convoy to honor Leonard Kane Sr.

SURREY, BC - Leonard Kane Sr., founder of Len's Transportation Group, has died. Kane's family reported the elder Kane, 84, passed away peacefully in his home July 16 after a brave battle with cancer. Len's Transportation and the Kane family are inviting those that knew him to participate in a Heavy Truck Funeral Convoy, followed by a celebration of life at the Sandman Signature Hotel, on July 29. The convoy will begin at 3 p.m. pst leaving from the Ranger Transport yard in Surrey, B.C.