Fontaine Trailers added to Tallman product lineup

BELLEVILLE, Ont. – Tallman Truck Centre has released the addition of a new trailer to its product lineup. The complete line of Fontaine platform and step deck trailers is now…

Con-way makes automated transmissions a mainstream spec’

JOPLIN, Mo. — Con-way Truckload has ordered 550 new tractors, 540 of which were spec’d with automated transmissions. The company figures the switch will help it attract new drivers. Tandem-axles…

KRTS launches new MTCU-approved trucking and construction program

CALEDONIA, Ont. — KRTS Transportation Specialists announced today that it has received approval from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to launch a new program. The program, called…

Winners of first-ever Top Fleet Employers program announced

OTTAWA, Ont. — Ten of the best workplaces in the Canadian trucking industry were recognized as part of the inaugural Top Fleet Employers program, organized by Trucking HR Canada. The…

Game on

Some of Ontario's best truck drivers prepare to demonstrate their skills by competing in regional and provincial championships

How to create a fleet drivers are happy and proud to work for

Best practices from the Best Fleets to Drive For competition are revealed during a cross-Canada seminar series

Bison drivers win provincial, national and international titles

WINNIPEG, Man. — Today, Bison Transport announced an accomplishment few fleets have managed. Over the last year, the company’s drivers have earned Driver of the Year awards at a provincial,…

Manitoba Provincial Truck Driving Championships set for June 21

WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Provincial Truck Driving Championships has been scheduled. Designed to showcase the best professional drivers in the province, the day-long event will take place on June…

Medical marijuana and trucking: A legal minefield for carriers

COOKSTOWN, Ont. — Patti Satok wasn’t surprised when she failed her pre-employment drug test. She was more surprised when the trucking company that had offered her a driving job suddenly…

Two more companies sign on for Driver Recruiting Event

BURLINGTON, Ont. -- The list of carriers joining the Driver Recruiting Event is growing. 

Bess Tank Lines buys Cooney’s Farm Services

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trucknews.com has learned Bess Tank Lines has purchased High River, Alta.-based Cooney’s Farm Services.

Lockwood resigns as president and co-CEO of Mullen Group

OKOTOKS, Alta. -- Mullen Group has announced that its president and co-CEO Stephen H. Lockwood Q.C plans to resign as an officer on June 30, 2014. 

Driver left to pick up the pieces after truck used in suicide

OSHAWA, Ont. -- When Adam Lowry pulled back the curtains of his bunk on the morning of April 18, there was nothing to indicate this would be the day everything changed. It was Good Friday, a cool but pleasant spring day and considering the...

Registration open for BC Professional Truck Driving Championships

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Dozens of BC drivers will be putting pen to paper, inspecting their rigs with a fine tooth comb and then jumping behind the wheel to demonstrate their skills at maneuvering their trucks, all in the name of competition.

Job fair to be held in Burlington June 7

BURLINGTON, Ont. -- A number of trucking companies are coming together June 7 for a career fair.