Ontario Truckers Feeling Good About Industry’s Future

TORONTO- Ontario's truckers are reporting stronger freight and rate counts and are more optimistic than they've been in years.

Truckers Give Over $85k to SickKids

Heavy Duty Distributor Council members have shattered their previous fundraising record.

Top Students Win Trucking Scholarships

WATERLOO, ON- Vania Agostinho knew she was interested in the automotive sector, but resisted applying for a technician-type program because people told her it would be "too difficult to learn and work in a male-dominated industry." Good thing she didn't let that stop her.

NB Raises Fees on Tires of Out-of-Province Trucks

DIEPPE, NB - There's a new rule in New Brunswick that owners of all imported vehicles must pay an additional fee per each tire on their vehicle.

Cascadia: Meet the Makers

Our engineers threw out the regular playbook on heavy-duty trucks to build the Cascadia. Our test fleet was fertile ground for ideas. We counted more drivers at both ends of the size spectrum: big men who needed a bigger seat, and small women who needed a more adjustable chair. They got it. And we built all controls in the cab to be usable, even with work gloves on. Then they tested, retested, then kept on testing so you'd have the most reliable and aerodynamic truck with an ultra-quiet and safe cab.

Shifting To Natural Gas Trucks? Check Out These Workshops

OTTAWA, ON - Shifting towards natural gas trucks? You might want to mark these six natural gas fleet workshops in your calendar.

Daimler, Mack, Volvo Recalling Trucks With Seat Belt Problem

Daimler Trucks North America, Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks are recalling various trucks for seat belt problems. All recalled truck models are equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles.

Fleet Brake Opens in Regina

Come January 2014, Fleet Brake will open a new center in Regina, Saskatchewan.

VOLVO’S VT 800 DAYCAB

With 625 hp for vocational applications

N.B. Gives $425K to Truck Driving Program

GRAND FALLS, NB- New Brunswick's provincial government is giving $425,000 to create a province-wide truck driving program and ease the driver shortage in Atlantic Canada.

TransForce Buys US Trucking Firm for $310M

MONTREAL, QC- TransForce has a $310-million US deal to buy Minnesota-based Transport America, Inc., a truckload carrier in the United States.

How Twitter Got Him a Job

BRAMPTON, ON - Meet Jason Jannetta: Speedy Transport's in-house wellness motivator and living proof that savvy social-media use can pay off for everybody.

HOS Regulations, Reality Clash, Truck Drivers Say

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) tells Congress that new hours-of-service (HOS)rules clash with reality of trucking.

Meet Eric Hanson: The Designer of the New CT660

Meet Eric Hanson, the designer of the new Caterpillar CT660. Join Eric as he speaks about his love of designing trucks and his experiences that influence him in the design process.

Truck Manufacturer Recalls 21,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt Chassis

BELLEVUE, WA - Truck manufacturer Paccar is recalling about 21,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt chassis because of door latch issues and seat belt buckle issues.