Transportation Kenworth’s Montreal showroom gets a big upgrade July 3, 2019 SAINT-LAURENT, Que. – Kenworth has completed a $2.6-million remodeling of its Montreal dealership in Saint-Laurent. The two-story, 31,000 sq.-ft. building features large sliding doors that support the indoor showroom and…
Transportation Maxim’s donation supports indigenous communities July 3, 2019 Troy Hamilton (left) presents a cheque to Charles Roberts WINNIPEG, Man. — Maxim Truck and Trailer has signed a three-year, $150,000 commitment to support Live Different’s Canadian Youth Fund, the…
Transportation Hundreds of classic trucks descend on Clifford July 2, 2019 CLIFFORD, Ont. – This year’s Antique and Classic Truck Show in Clifford, Ont., saw a record number of vehicles participating in the 10th anniversary event. “It was our largest…
Transportation Clifford hosts biggest antique and classic truck show June 28, 2019 CLIFFORD, Ont. — Canada’s biggest antique and classic truck show is underway in Clifford, Ont., about 170 kilometers west of Toronto. The show has attracted 200 trucks on the event’s…
Transportation CTA applauds trucking proposals in Conservative environmental platform June 26, 2019 Proposed rules would allow empty trailers to be repositioned in the name of better fuel economy. TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is applauding trucking-related initiatives included in…
Security CargoNet warns of theft surge during holiday June 26, 2019 JERSEY CITY, N.J. – As Canada and the United States prepare to celebrate their national days, a major freight tracking and recovery company is warning about a potential surge in…
Transportation Highlight Motor Group sponsors Bikers Battling Cancer again June 26, 2019 CONCORD, Ont. — Highlight Motor Group is once again sponsoring the Rockin’ The Ridge – Bikers Battling Cancer event set to take place Canada Day weekend in Sundridge, Ont. This…
Paid Transportation The Canadian Load Board Announces Early July Launch Date June 26, 2019 The Canadian Load Board, a new Canada-based load board with a toolset that emphasizes operational efficiency and building relationships, will launch their platform on July 8th, 2019. To support…
Human Resources AMTA holds Truck Driving Championship at new Edmonton facility June 25, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta’s Professional Truck Driving Championship was held in Edmonton this past weekend with winners taking home top honors in four categories. Drivers from across the province competed…
Transportation Canada represented at Mack Masters Competition June 25, 2019 ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Top Dogs from Lounsbury Truck Centre in Moncton, N.B., represented Canada at this year’s Mack Masters Competition. The event evaluates participants’ knowledge of Mack service systems…
Transportation Trucking HR Canada launches new project focused on Indigenous youth June 25, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada announced today that it is launching a new project focused on Indigenous youth. Over the next year, Trucking HR Canada will be working in…
Supply Chain Purolator to build $330-million ‘super hub’ in Toronto June 25, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Purolator will build what it calls a national “super hub” in Toronto as part of a five-year, $1-billion investment plan announced on Tuesday. The $330-million, 430,000-sq-ft…
Equipment Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction nets over $72 million in sales June 24, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros.’ latest Edmonton, Alta. auction brought in more than $72 million in sales, with around 70% of the equipment being sold online. “We continue to see…
Business Management Ryder names Canadian Ken Bilyea Top Tech of 2019 June 21, 2019 Ken Bilyea during the competition at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Photo: Business Wire) MIAMI, Fla. – A Canadian has been named the 2019 Ryder Top Technician at the…
Transportation Driver Inc. business model threatened by court ruling: lawyer June 21, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – A Toronto-based law firm is suggesting that a recent Supreme Court ruling may be the “final nail in the Driver Inc. model of trucking service” if it’s…
