Dicom partners with New Penn to provide cross-border services

CHICAGO, Ill. –Dicom Transportation Group and New Penn announced recently that they have joined forces to provide cross-border LTL services. The companies said in a release that this collaboration allows…

Diesel’s dominance of Class 8 engines to shrink by 2021: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. – According to a new report by Americas Commercial Transportation (ACT) Research and Rhein Associates, diesel’s dominance of class 8 engine will lessen by 2021. In 2015, diesel…

Winners of third annual Top Fleet Employers program announced

OTTAWA, Ont. — Thirty-nine Canadian fleets were recognized in the third annual Top Fleet Employers program, Trucking HR Canada announced today.  Fleets of every size were rated on…

Canada Cartage helping keep the homeless hydrated

TORONTO, Ont. — Noting that more homeless people die from dehydration in the summer months than freeze to death in the winter, Canada Cartage is once again taking steps to…

Ritchie Bros. gears up for busy auction season

VANCOUVER, B.C. — Ritchie Bros. says it will host 65 unreserved auctions in June and July featuring more than 1,000 truck tractors. “The summer months are vacation for some, but…

APTA hosts truck driving championships

MASSTOWN, N.S. — The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) held its provincial truck driving championships over the weekend and has assembled its team to represent the region in the nationals…

39 fleets recognized as top employers

OTTAWA, ON - Trucking HR Canada has recognized 39 fleets under its third-annual Top Fleet Employers program - rating organizations on issues including employee recognition, compensation, lifestyle, employee engagement, wellness, professional development, recruiting and retention.

Three Bison drivers take home top honors for driver of the year

WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transportation was holding its head high after three of the company’s drivers were recognized as Volvo Canada’s Driver of the Year in their respective provinces. In…

How to stop cargo crime from happening to you

KING CITY, Ont. — It’s no secret that cargo crime is a major issue in North America. In Canada alone, cargo theft costs the economy $5 billion per year. So to…

Team Manitoba named during MTA banquet

WINNIPEG, Man. – Five drivers finished first in their respective divisions at the Manitoba Trucking Association’s (MTA) 2016 Manitoba Professional Truck Driving Championships June 18 at Peterbilt Manitoba. Each of…

Stuff-A-JBT-Truck for Fort Mac campaign this weekend

AYR, Ont. – This Saturday, June 25, JBT Transport will launch the public phase of the Stuff-A-JBT-Truck for Fort Mac campaign. JBT will be located at Zehrs Hiway Center in…

Bendix recognizes nine Canadian distributors

ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix recently recognized its top-performing distributors, including nine from Canada. A total of 36 distributors earned a platinum ranking from Bendix. Canadian winners included: Brake & Clutch…

Goodyear seeking highway heroes

AKRON, Ohio — Goodyear is looking to honor truck driving heroes from the US and Canada. Nominations are now open for the company’s 34th annual Highway Hero Award. You can…

Ryder opens new pre-owned vehicle facility in Calgary

CALGARY, Alta. – Ryder Systems has opened a new pre-owned commercial vehicle sales facility in Calgary, Alta. The new 7,140-square-foot facility sits on 1.78 acres and features a reconditioning operation…

PMTC introduces new Board of Directors

KING CITY, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has introduced its new Board of Directors. The Board includes:   OFFICERS President:  Mike Millian, PMTC Chairman:  John Harrison, Huron…