Ontario reveals details on the new Climate Change Action Plan

TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario government released the details of its Climate Change Action Plan today in an attempt to accelerate the use of clean technology to reduce greenhouse gas pollution…

Titanium set to acquire Windsor Terminal and transportation assets

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. — Titanium Transportation Group announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire assets from Tregaskiss Investment Group for aggregate consideration of $6.3 million. The transaction will include…

US trucking conditions improve slightly in April: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI)  for April was up month-over-month to a 6.2 reading, however, this number reflects soft market conditions. FTR says the market is in…

Mack Trucks to evaluate Wrightspeed Route powertrain in LR model

LAS VEGAS, Nev.–At WasteExpo 2016 in Las Vegas this week, Mack Trucks showed off its Mack LR model, retrofitted with the Wrightspeed Route 1000 powertrain.

Utility Trailer receives TTMA Plant Safety Award

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company announced June 7 that it was the recipient of the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association’s (TTMA) Plant Safety Award. Utility manufactures refrigerated…

Michelin backs new on/off-road tire with first road hazard guarantee

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Michelin has announced an upgrade to its XZY3 on/off-road tire, which it says will offer longer life and the company’s first “worry-free” road hazard guarantee. The new…

Lou Smyrlis and Roman Lewinsky join ‘Toss Your Boss’ for Make-A-Wish

LONDON, Ont. — Lou Smyrlis of Newcom Business Media and Roman Lewinsky of Navistar are the latest to join the Rope for Hope – Toss your Boss event. The event…

Income trust buys MJ Vallee Trucking

LLOYDMINSTER, Alta. — Petrocapita Income Trust has announced the acquisition of oilfield transport company MJ Vallee Trucking. MJ Vallee operates seven heavy oil well fluid transport trucks, six heavy oil…

Navistar returns to profitability

LISLE, Ill. — Navistar this morning reported its first quarterly profit since initiating a turnaround plan more than three years ago. The company reported Q2 net income of US$4 million…

Peace Bridge rehab to begin this month

FORT ERIE, ON - American Bridge Company has been awarded an $80.5-million contract to rehabilitate the Peace Bridge - an international crossing connecting Fort Erie, Ontario and Buffalo, New York.

Roadcheck Begins: Don’t be sidelined by your tires

Roadcheck 2016 begins at 12:01 am Eastern time on Tuesday, June 7. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced in April that inspectors will be paying close attention to tires. They will be measuring tire tread depth, checking tire pressure, checking to make sure that no items are lodged between dual tires, and examining the overall condition of the tire to make sure that no deep cuts or bulges exist in the sidewalls of the tire.

Petrocapita acquires MJ Vallee Trucking

CALGARY, AB - Petrocapita Income Trust has acquired MJ Vallee Trucking, which operates seven heavy oil well fluid trucks, six trailers, a maintenance facility in Lloydminster, Alberta, and a storage yard.

Navistar back in black during second quarter

LISLE, IL - Navistar International reported a $4-million net income in the second quarter of 2016, in sharp contrast to a $64-million net loss in the second quarter of 2015. Cost controls, higher parts-related profits, and demand for HX vocational trucks have all been credited for making a difference despite a soft sales market.

Joplin, Mo. to host 34th Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck competition

HOUSTON, Texas – The ‘Giants of Joplin’ will roll into Joplin, Mo. June 9-11 for the 34th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck competition. “The return of Shell Rotella SuperRigs to…

Commercial truck passengers now required to wear seat belts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Buckle up! The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced today that passengers riding in large commercial trucks will…