COMPETITION WATCH: Meyers acquires new warehouse, distribution facility

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Meyers Transportation Services has acquired Cheektowaga N.Y.-based Meyers Distribution International (MDI).

Tallman Truck Centre finalizes Western Toronto International acquisition

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. --Tallman Truck Centre has finalized a deal to acquire the assets of Western Toronto International Trucks, effective June 1. The new company’s legal name will be Tallman Truck Centre (Toronto) Limited. The acquisition...

ATA analysis reveals ‘acute’ driver shortage problem in US

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations has released an analysis of the shortage of truck drivers, concluding that the current shortage is acute and limited primarily to the truckload sector of the industry; but that long-term...

Ambassador Bridge Gateway Project finally completed

DETROIT, Mich. – As passing trucks honked, officials from the State of Michigan and US federal highways department last month announced the long-awaited opening of three freeway ramps that will effectively take truck traffic off of...

Quebec’s Highway Ambassador program going strong

MONTREAL, Que. – Talking trucking to kiddies on the television with Annie Brocoli, discussing fatigue with Isabelle Marechal on 98.5 FM and manning a booth at the Salon national de l’education in Montreal are just three examples of...

The small fleet’s dilemma

As if there were not enough maddening challenges to being a small carrier in recent years, probably the biggest is rearing its ugly head lately. You’ve survived the speed limiter debate. The EOBR debate continues, but I believe we have...

It’s time to wake up to obstructive sleep apnea compliance requirements

Driver wellness is an increasingly important issue. It is recognized as such in the report from the CTA Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Driver Shortage.

Whatever your beliefs, membership in a like-minded group has its benefits

I don’t suppose for a moment that there are many people in the trucking community who could hazard an accurate guess as to how many years trucking associations in Canada have been serving their members.

Starting from scratch

SASKATOON, Sask. – They’ve been in business for barely two years, yet Saskatoon’s TimeLine Logistic is already making a name for itself.TimeLine was born in September 2010, after Troy Stimpson, Bob Grunow and Murray Schumacher...

OTR Wellness offers mental health services to drivers and families

ST. MARYS, Ont. -- A mental health professional with a family background in trucking has set up a mental wellness, coaching and support service specifically for professional drivers and their families.

Can Canadian Volvo dealers repeat as North American Vista champs?

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has kicked off its 2012-2013 Vista competition for technicians around the world.

Paccar revamps engine line for 2013

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Paccar has introduced a new line of engines for 2013, which it says opens the door to new applications and provides improved performance.

Pegasus celebrates opening of Canadian office

TORONTO, Ont. – Pegasus Logistics held its official Canada market launch last night with a reception in the trendy downtown Roof Salon at the Park Hyatt hotel.

Wajax Industrial Components buys Ace Hydraulic

MONTREAL, Que. -- Wajax Industrial Components has acquired Bathurst, N.B.-based Ace Hydraulic, in a deal it says will enhance its hydraulic repair and service capabilities.

Meet Brian Fletcher, Eaton’s virtual spokesperson

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Want to learn all about the Eaton UltraShift Plus automated transmission without the pressure sales tactics? Eaton has launched a virtual spokesperson to educate customers on the benefits of the product line, completely over...