Alberta assistant deputy minister outlines provincial plans

BANFF, AB - Shaun Hammond, Alberta Transportation's assistant deputy minister - safety policy and engineering, offered government views on a broad range of issues during the Alberta Motor Transport Association's annual meeting in Banff on Friday.

Full plate for incoming CTA president Laskowski

BANFF, Alta. – Stephen Laskowski says the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) can only be as successful as its members will allow it to be. “CTA will only be able to…

Winnipeg open-deck transportation company joins Daseke

WINNIPEG, Man. – Big Freight Systems, a Winnipeg-based, open-deck specialized transportation company, has merged with Texas’ Daseke. The Schilli Companies has also joined Daseke, the largest owner and a consolidator…

Time to register for Western Women With Drive running out

CALGARY, Alta. – With the first ever Western Women With Drive taking place May 10 in Calgary, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is encouraging those who could like to…

Over $184 million sold at Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction

EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros.’ recent auction in Edmonton, Alta. saw close to 14,000 people bid on more than 8,650 items and spend $184 million over the course of the…

TFI International earnings weighed by sluggish US truckload market

MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International saw earnings weighed down by continuing difficulties in the overall US truckload market as well as integration costs related to its CFI acquisition. The company…

Accuride to buy wheel-end component supplier

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Accuride Corp. has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire wheel-end components supplier KIC. KIC is based in Vancouver, Wash. The deal is expected to close…

Train Trailer bringing new shunt truck to Canadian market

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Train Trailer Rentals has announced it’s now offering Terberg shunt trucks. The yard tractors are used in more than 90 countries. “We strongly believe Train Trailer can…

Woodstock gets CNG fast fill station

WOODSTOCK, Ont. – Rural Green Energy has announced the opening of a compressed natural gas (CNG) commercial cardlock facility here. “We are pleased to have the support of our local…

OBIT: Doug Conley, Shamrock Marketing founder

LOUISVILLE, KY - Doug Conley, the Chief Executive Officer of Shamrock Marketing and long-time director with the Tire Retread and Repair Information Bureau, has died at the age of 69.

Alberta plow operators clear the way

EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's snow plow operators logged 186,558 hours - the equivalent of more than 21 years - clearing and sanding provincial highways this year, the Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association says.

UAP acquisition spree continues

ST-AUGUSTIN-DE-DESMAURES, QC - UAP's heavy vehicle parts division has acquired Belcher Pièces de Machinerie, a seller and distributor of heavy machinery parts for construction, mining, agriculture and forestry industries.

Work continues on Gordie Howe bridge project

WINDSOR, ON - Progress on the Gordie Howe International Bridge continues as the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) has announced three work contracts have been awarded for High Voltage Cabling and accessories, transmission and distribution line relocation works totaling roughly $86 million.

Western Star Expands XD Lineup

PHOENIX, AZ -- Western Star has introduced a new member in its line of XD OffRoad trucks, the XD-25. It's a 25-ton hauler aimed at smaller off-road applications, such as construction, mining, and quarry site hauling. Despite its size and bulk, it can manage on-the-road speeds up to 65 mph or 105 km/h, so in some cases it can be treated as an on/off-road machine. While it looks something like a 4900, much more steel is involved in its construction. It's by no means a converted highway truck. The XD-25 presently comes with a 14-liter Detroit Series 60 Tier 3 engine mated to Allison Off Road Series transmissions and planetary gear sets. The motor will be replaced by year-end with a Detroit DD13.

Mexico’s trucking industry a world apart

BANFF, AB - Mexico has clearly realized the benefits of the North American Free Trade Agreement. The southernmost member of the trading block is now Canada's third-largest trading partner, behind only the U.S. and China. "It has been good to us. It has been good to our economy," says Rogelio F. Montemayor Morineau, president of the 5,000-member Canacar - Mexico's national trucking association, referring to the trade deal. It has clearly played a role in the Canadian economy, too.