OTA celebrates 90 years, surprises Bradley with Service to Industry Award

TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association’s 90th annual executive conference was one for the books. The double sapphire anniversary was a special one for the association, and it marked…

Volvo introduces new collision mitigation system

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Volvo has announced availability of a new driver assist collision mitigation system developed with Bendix. Volvo Active Driver Assist combines radar and cameras to provide emergency…

Five ways to make maintenance your competitive advantage

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – No matter which way you slice it, a good maintenance program is crucial to the success of your transportation business. That’s according to the truck repair experts…

No delays expected during repairs on Ambassador Bridge

WINDSOR, Ont. — Despite emergency repairs on the Windsor-Detroit crossing this weekend, representatives of the Ambassador Bridge say traffic delays are not to be expected during ongoing repairs. Bridge officials…

DriverCheck to celebrate 20th anniversary in style

AYR, Ont. – DriverCheck is celebrating its 20th anniversary this summer. To commemorate this special occasion, DriverCheck is hosting a Customer Appreciation Party, on September 14 from 11 a.m. until…

JBT Transport’s ‘Stuff-A-JBT-Truck’ event dubbed a success

AYR, Ont. — After more than 80,000 people were displaced and affected by the wildfires in northern Alberta and Fort McMurray, trucking company JBT Transport sought the help of local businesses…

MTO officials reveal details of MELT

KING CITY, Ont. – Sharpen your pencils, prospective commercial truck drivers. Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) in Ontario is coming next month according to officials at the province’s Ministry of…

TPine Truck Rental achieves full membership with NationaLease

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Ontario’s TPine Truck Rental has been approved for full membership in NationaLease, one of the largest full-service truck leasing organizations in North America. With over 155 members,…

JBT Transport’s Stuff-A-Truck campaign to help Fort Mac evacuees goes public

AYR, Ont. – JBT Transport is launching the public phase of its Stuff-A-JBT-Truck campaign in support of the Fort McMurray evacuees. On Saturday, June 25, JBT will…

JBT Transport launches campaign to help Fort Mac victims

AYR, Ont. —  JBT Transport is the latest transportation company to join relief efforts to help Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees. The company has recently…

PMTC makes a donation to help Fort Mac wildfire victims, asks members to do the same

MILTON, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) is challenging its members to help those affected by the Fort McMurray wildfire that continues to burn and spread.

Willy’s Trucking sets up donation stations to help victims of Fort Mac wildfire

EDMONTON, Alta. – Willy’s Trucking has partnered with local organizations to set up donation stations in Peace River and Grande Prairie, Alta. to help victims of the Fort McMurray, Alta.

Fort McMurray wildfire evacuation largest in Alberta history

Area highways restricted to emergency use only

Alberta’s NDP government addresses trucking issues at AMTA conference

BANFF, Alta. – Alberta’s minister of transportation and infrastructure, Brian Mason, and assistant deputy minister of transportation, Shaun Hammond, addressed and answered questions during the Alberta Motor Truck Association’s (AMTA)…

Michelin announces two new services in Canada at Truck World

TORONTO, Ont. – Michelin North America (Canada) introduced its Michelin Commercial Service Network (MCSN) and Tire Care at Truck World April 14 in Toronto, with COO Harold Phillips saying that…