AT-ATs recalled for faulty powertrains

OTTAWA, ON - Even Transport Canada recognizes the power of the Force.

Maxim’s charity barbecue to raise funds for cancer foundation

WINNIPEG, Man. – Maxim Truck and Trailer will hold its annual charity barbecue in Winnipeg, Man. May 25, with proceeds from the event going to the Cancer Care Foundation. Raising…

Rosedale to host training courses

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Rosedale Transportation has announced it is hosting certified driver training (CDT) and certified director of safety (CDS) training at its Mississauga terminal in June. The CDT course…

Second ContiLifeCycle plant opens in Western Canada

LANGLEY, BC - DVC Enterprises of Vancouver has opened Western Canada's second ContiLifeCycle commercial tire retreading plant.

Three fleets hit with California emissions fines

LOS ANGELES, CA - CR England, Knight Transportation and Werner Enterprises will pay the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a combined US $201,000 in penalties for failing to install Diesel Particulate Filters or verifying that their trucks complied with California rules.

Heavy, medium duty preliminary orders slide in April: ACT

COLUMBUS, IN – After eight months of steadily higher volumes, North American medium and heavy duty Classes 5-8 net orders softened in preliminary readings for April. According to ACT Research,…

Retreaders see threat in Chinese-made tires

FALLS CHURCH, VA - A U.S. International Trade Commission decision not to enact tariffs on Chinese truck and bus tires is threatening jobs in the U.S. retreading industry, the Tire Retread and Repair Information Bureau says.

OTA to unveil new training curriculum

TORONTO, Ont. — The “Essential Driving Skills; Tractor-Trailer Driver” curriculum package, that includes a 406-page driver textbook and 820-page instructor manual, is now complete and has approved by the…

Humber names new truck training manager

TORONTO, Ont. – Humber College has named James A. Pattison its new manager of the Truck Driver Training Program at the college’s Transportation Training Centre. Humber said Pattison has extensive experience…

Polaris Transportation Group acquires J.G. Drapeau

TORONTO, Ont.– Polaris Transportation Group announced today that it has acquired the shares of J.G. Drapeau and Commercial Warehousing Limited. According to Polaris, Drapeau and Commercial Warehousing will continue to…

Class 8 orders stay steady in April: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR reported today that Class 8 orders remained on a steady track at 23,600 units ordered in April. These numbers met expectations with a 4% increase over March…

Class 8 orders remained solid in April: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, IN - According to FTR, preliminary Class 8 net orders for April ranked in at 23,600 units, keeping up the steady track that began seven months ago.

Association releases “DCP in a box”

TORONTO, ON -- The Ontario Trucking Association has released its Essential Driving Skills: Tractor-Trailer Driver curriculum for fleets that want to upgrade their Driver Certification Program (DCP) ahead of the province's Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) regime that takes effect July 1.

Daseke purchases Big Freight, The Schilli Companies

ADDISON, TX - American-based open deck provider Daseke has acquired Winnipeg-based Big Freight Systems and Indiana's The Schilli Companies for undisclosed terms. "We're proud to welcome Schilli and Big Freight, as well as each of their outstanding teams to the Daseke family," said Don Daseke, president and Chief Executive Officer of Daseke. "Both companies are industry elites in the open deck specialized market, and will bring new dimensions to Daseke's depth of services and geographic footprint."

Research priorities approved by ATRI Board

ARLINGTON, VA - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Board of Directors have approved this year's Research Priorities as defined by ATRI's Research Advisory Committee.