Human Resources OTA accepting Driver of the Year and Truck Hero nominations March 23, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is looking for the province’s top drivers to be nominated for the 2016 Volvo Trucks-OTA Driver of the Year and the OTA-Bridgestone…
Equipment Daimler demonstrates autonomously driven truck platoon March 21, 2016 Demonstration was the first of its kind in the world
Human Resources Penticton trucking company makes donation toward local hospital expansion February 19, 2016 Giving back an important part of their business
Transportation MTO hopeful Nipigon River Bridge will open to two lanes by end of February January 19, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca said today in a teleconference update with industry and media that he is confident the Nipigon bridge…
Transportation US temporarily relaxes in-transit rules after Nipigon River Bridge failure January 13, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – After the Nipigon River Bridge was closed indefinitely and later reduced to one lane after bolts that were holding the bridge together broke, the Canadian Truck Alliance…
Transportation UPDATE: Single lane of Nipigon River Bridge opened January 10, 2016 NIPIGON, Ont. – The newly-built Nipigon River Bridge located in Northern Ontario split thanks to the cold on Sunday afternoon, severing the only transportation link between Eastern and Western Canada – the Trans-Canada…
Business Management Trailer Wizards buys Al’s Trailer Service November 11, 2015 LONDON, Ont. – Canadian commercial trailer company Trailer Wizards has acquired London, Ont.-based Al’s Trailer Service, which adds to the company’s existing network and will bring support to its nearby…
Transportation Cooper Tire introduces new Roadmaster Fleet Service Network October 21, 2015 FINDLAY, Ohio – Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced today its new Roadmaster Fleet Service Network. The new service offers 24/7 emergency roadside tire replacement and repair for eligible commercial…
Health & Safety ATA wants automatic braking systems standardized October 21, 2015 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is calling on vehicle manufacturers to standardize safety systems with automatic braking. “In our role as a safety leader, we believe ATA…
Transportation The Tandet Group grows again September 29, 2015 OAKVILLE, Ont. – The Tandet Group has completed its fourth acquisition. The company announced today that it has acquired Connell Transport based in Hamilton, Ontario. Connell operates a fleet of…
Transportation Goodyear’s emergency roadside service programs sets new service call record September 22, 2015 AKRON, Ohio,– The Goodyear-Fleet HQ 24/7 Emergency Roadside Service program saw record numbers in August. According to Goodyear, the service helped 15,375 trucks return to service in August marking a…
Transportation More than 45 trucks to participate in Touch-a-Truck event this Friday August 20, 2015 OSHAWA, Ont. — Spectra Venue Management, the operators of the General Motors Centre, announced earlier this week that there are more than 45 vehicles participating in the third annual Touch-a-Truck…
Transportation Kenworth Quebec opens new facility July 23, 2015 SAINT-GEORGES, Que. – Kenworth Quebec recently opened a new full service facility in Saint-Georges, Que. The new 17,000 sq. ft. facility is called Kenworth Beauce and is located four kilometres…
Transportation Third annual Touch-a-Truck event scheduled July 17, 2015 OSHAWA, Ont. – Spectra Venue Management, the operators of the General Motors Centre announced today that the third annual Touch-a-Truck event has been scheduled. The event is taking place on…
Transportation Meritor extends hours for emergency and unit down orders July 16, 2015 FLORENCE, Ky. — Meritor announced today that it is extending emergency and unit-down ordering hours for its Florence, Kentucky and Brampton, Ontario, distribution centres. Going forward, daily hours for ground…
