FMCSA proposes changes to Hours-of-Service rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed a new string of changes to its Hours-of-Service rules for commercial drivers, though the group is still considering whether to drop the maximum daily...

The (new) Social Network

TORONTO, Ont. -- "Trucking driving: a great job for people who hate people." While you probably won't see this slogan included on the cover of a trucking company's recruitment brochure any time soon, this was the argument made in a recent...

Christmas comes early for Manitoba Transport Minister

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) was in a giving mood recently, presenting provincial Transport Minister Steve Ashton with a painting the association commissioned that celebrates the region's trucking industry.

COMPETITION WATCH: Vedder Transport places order for 50 LNG-powered Petes

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. -- Vedder Transport is the latest to get on the natural gas bandwagon, placing an order for 50 Peterbilt trucks powered by Westport's liquefied natural gas (LNG) system.

COMPETITION WATCH: Kriska to acquire JMS Transportation

PRESCOTT, Ont. -- Kriska has inked a letter of intent to acquire JMS Transportation in a deal that's slated to close Jan. 31, 2011.

B.C. food banks seeking transportation assistance

VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Food Banks B.C., which represents 90 food banks in the province, is having trouble distributing food to rural communities and is looking for some help from the transportation industry.

Truckers offer shelter to motorists stranded in southern Ontario blizzard

SARNIA, Ont. -- Truckers are being commended for helping out as southwestern Ontario was hammered by a major snowstorm that stranded hundreds of motorists in their vehicles.

Gorski Bulk Transport founder passes away

WINDSOR, Ont. -- Ted Gorski Sr., founder of Gorski Bulk Transport, has passed away at the age of 88.

Transportation economics producing stronger demand for commercial vehicles

COLUMBUS, IN -- The freight segments of the US economy continue to display signs of stability and growth, which along with other factors, is providing a solid lift in demand for commercial vehicles over the next couple of years, according...

Maine set to roll back Interstate truck weights Dec. 18

BANGOR, Me. -- A pilot project allowing truck weights of 100,000 lbs on interstate highways in Maine may have run its course with no indications it will be expanded or made permanent.

AMTA names new executive director

CALGARY, Alta. -- The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has named Don Wilson as its new executive director, effective immediately. Wilson replaces longtime executive director Mayne Root.

COMPETITION WATCH: Three Canadian firms crack Schneider Logistics’ top carriers list

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider Logistics has named three Canadian carriers among its Carriers of the Year award winners for 2010. The Canadian recipients were Ottaway Motor Express of Woodstock, Ont., TST Overland Express of Mississauga, Ont.,...

Toronto Transportation Club elects new board for 2011

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Toronto Transportation Club has selected its executive committee for 2011. The board voted at the TTC's annual general meeting held at the Royal York Hotel Dec. 2. 

All wrapped up

Packaging optimization is an area of the supply chain that has long received too little attention. But its benefits are becoming more and more known, not only to consumers fed up with extra garbage, but to the transportation industry too.

Trans-Send Freight CEO names daughter as successor

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Trans-Send Freight Systems has announced that Lisa Carwardine, daughter of current president and CEO Rob Carwardine, will take over the company's reins as of Feb. 1.