Marsh renews sponsorship of Best Fleets to Drive For program

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Marsh Canada has re-upped as a sponsor with the Truckload Carriers Association's Best Fleets to Drive For program.

TransRep inks agreement with Maple Leaf Lubricants

CALEDONIA, Ont. -- Maple Leaf Lubricants has hired TransRep to help grow the sales of their lubricants to commercial trucking companies on both sides of the border. Burlington, Ont.-based Maple Leaf has an agreement with Coastal Integrated...

Shippers, carriers to band together at pro-trucking fly-in

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- More than 10 industry associations will be participating in a pro-trucking Washington fly-in called "Stand Up For Trucking" on Feb. 1. Organizers say the industry-wide event will bring together scores of transportation...

Chiquita Brands tells truckers not to use fuel from Canadian tar sands

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Chiquita Brands International has told the transporters of its food products that they should not be using fuel sourced from Canada's tar sands.

OTA urges government to continue funding trucking-friendly programs

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association is calling for the government to stay the course with funding on several initiatives ahead of next year's budget.

NTSB wants complete ban of personal electronic devices while driving

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for a nationwide ban on the use of personal electronic devices (PEDs), including hands-free cell phones, while operating a motor vehicle.

Capacity touts expanded dealer network, quick turnaround times

LONGVIEW, Texas -- Shunt truck manufacturer Capacity of Texas says it has strengthened its global dealer network and recently landed orders for more than 500 terminal trucks.

Increase in truck crash fatalities not indicative of safety trend: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The US Department of Transportation's recently released overview of motor vehicle crashes in 2010 found an 8.7% increase in fatal crashes involving large trucks last year compared with 2009. However, American Trucking...

APTA doles out accolades at annual awards banquet

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association has recognized individuals making outstanding contributions to Atlantic Canada's trucking industry at its annual awards banquet in Moncton, N.B. Dec. 8.

Forecasting for 2012 proving a challenge?

TORONTO, Ont. -- These are very uncertain times for the trucking industry and business growth predictions for 2012 are proving very challenging.

Spotlight on HoS changes preventing progress in other safety areas: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations says the focus on "unnecessary" changes to current Hours-of-Service by advocacy groups and the current leadership at the Department of Transportation has prevented progress on a number of...

Canada, US announce new border security plan

Canada and the US announced the new "Beyond the Border" perimeter security and trade agreement today. The plan aims to streamline both travel and cross-border business between the two countries, with pilot projects to start as soon as April...

Double Coin names new Canadian sales manager

MONROVIA, Cal. -- Double Coin Tires has named Perry Pearlman its new Canadian regional sales manager.

CarriersEdge, OLE partner to deliver online training programs

MARKHAM, Ont. -- CarriersEdge has partnered with Online Learning Enterprises (OLE) to deliver each others' online training programs.

OTA releases truck route development guide for municipalities

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has released a report which provides guidance on the development of truck routes by Ontario municipalities. The report, Local Truck Routes: A Guide for Municipal Officials, offers the...