West Van acquires Train Trailer Rentals

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- West Van has acquired all of the shares of Train Trailer Rentals from PLM trailers. Officials say the amalgamation of the two operations will create one of the largest trailer rental providers in Canada.

Goodyear introduces new tire for pick-up and delivery segment

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear has introduced an updated tire for pick-up and delivery applications designed to help deliver long miles and scrub resistance: the Goodyear G661 HSA 19.5”.

Trucking prepared for Panama Canal expansion, but challenges exist: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. -- American Trucking Associations vice-chairman Phil Byrd says trucking is prepared for the projected increases in freight to come from the expansion of the Panama Canal, but warned the US still faced challenges related to...

Trucking conditions ‘solidly favourable’ in February: FTR Index

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Trucking conditions continued to improve in February, according to the latest figures from the FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI). February saw an increase of two points to a reading of 12.9 on the Index. The TCI is...

COMPETITION WATCH: TST Overland Express wins Lowe’s service award

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- TST Overland Express has won the Lowe's Gold Service Award for providing top-level LTL service for Lowe’s Canadian shipments. The 2012 award marks the fourth consecutive year that TST Overland has received recognition...

Industry saddened by loss of long-time veteran Bill Barber

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Long-time industry veteran Bill Barber passed away quietly last Friday in Brampton. He was 87.

COMPETITION WATCH: Manitoulin acquires Matco Transportation Systems

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Manitoulin Transport has acquired Matco Transportation Systems of Edmonton. Established in 1966, Matco is a fully integrated Canadian transportation services company providing domestic and international freight,...

Minister of State for Transport says feds addressing trucking industry issues

OTTAWA, Ont. -- Minister of State for Transport, Steven Fletcher, told a gathering of carrier members of the Canadian Trucking Alliance that he will recommend the federal government moves to address several issues affecting the industry,...

CTA launches new Web site dedicated to driver shortage issue

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Driver Shortage (BRTF) has launched a new Web site offering information, education and research related to the shortage of qualified truck drivers.

Maxim Truck and Trailer announces new appointments to service team

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Maxim Truck and Trailer has announced two appointments to its service team. Kyle Cuthbert has been appointed to vice-president of service and Paul Graham has been appointed product support specialist.

Initial reaction to CEO change at Vitran cautious

TORONTO, Ont. -- Initial reaction to the change in leadership at major LTL carrier  Vitran,  which will see board member Bill Deluce take over the reins as interim president and CEO for the departed Rick Gaetz, has been cautious.

Ancra Canada appoints new regional sales manager for Western Canada

WOODSTOCK, Ont. -- Ancra Canada has appointed Rick Everitt as regional sales manager for Western Canada. Everitt brings more than 20 years of experience in sales and service in the industrial heavy-duty industries, most recently serving eight...

B.C. technicians claim top spot at semi-finals of Volvo’s Vista competition

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. -- Service technicians from Babine Truck and Equipment of Prince George, B.C. have earned first place at the 2012-2013 Volvo Trucks North American Vista World Championship semi-finals.

Trailer Wizards to host open house at new Winnipeg facility

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Trailer Wizard has opened a new branch in Winnipeg, home to 14 trailer bays, 5,000 sq.-ft. of office space and 10-20 new employees.

Defeating emissions systems a short-sighted solution

Many of you are going to be upset about this month’s cover story on the widespread tampering of emissions controls. I get it.