Family road trip marks Mackie’s 90th year

WHITBY, Ont. -- Ross Mackie has 84 years of memories with Mackie Transportation, and in June he hit the road to make a few more. Founded in 1928 the company was just six years old when Ross was born. Now in its 90th year the fleet has been run by five generations of the Mackie family. To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the company four generations of Mackie’s piled into a Peterbilt 578 and drove from Whitby to Seattle with a full load, and stops in Manitoba and Vancouver along the way.

Total Canada and TRP partner to change oil in a hurry and give back to the community

KLEINBURG, Ont. – Ringing in their first year at their Kleinburg, Ont. location, partners TRP and Total Canada wanted to give back to the community they’ve become a part of.

Brinks Canada celebrates 90 years

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Companies shipping secure goods in Canada have been relying on Brinks Canada since before the second world war.

IN PRINT — 30 Years and Counting: Today’s Trucking looks back

Before we published the first issue of this magazine, we argued hard about the wisdom of buying a fax machine. That's how long ago 30 years actually is. Now, in 2017, only doctors and real estate agents seem to use faxes, but in 1987 it was a technology in its infancy, soon to be ubiquitous and then mostly gone.

Peterbilt wraps up 75th anniversary tour

DENTON, TX - Peterbilt's eight month 75th anniversary tour wrapped up recently, after 100 events that attracted nearly 20,000 attendees. "Our customers and brand enthusiasts wholly embraced our anniversary celebration and we thank them for their yearlong support," said Darrin Siver, Peterbilt general manager and Paccar vice president. "The anniversary tour provided a great opportunity to reflect on Peterbilt's storied history and the many future milestones we will together achieve." The centerpiece of the tour was a custom-built, double-expandable, 53-foot trailer with Peterbilt memorabilia, interactive displays, a history wall display, a Paccar MX-13 engine and cab and sleeper cutaways of Peterbilt's new Models 579 and 567.

When trucking’s a family tradition

STEINBACH, Man. -- It's been a long time since Seaton "Red" Coleman and his father George put their personal stamp on South East Transfer, and the family is still trucking along.

Chief Trailer Wizard Does Magic With Student Loan

MISSISSAUGA - What started with one trailer has expanded to 19,000, Carl Vanderspek, CEO of Trailer Wizards, told an audience at the company's Mississauga, ON branch over an appreciation lunch Thursday afternoon.

Wilcox Bodies Celebrates 50th

MILTON, ON - On October 3, 1962, Wilcox celebrated 50 years in the body building business.