OTA puts out the call for excellent, heroic drivers
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is accepting nominations for its Truck Hero and Driver of the Year awards. The 2018 Volvo Trucks Canada-OTA Driver of the Year Award and the OTA-Bridgestone Truck Hero Award will be presented…
Hwy. 400 closure to disrupt LCV operations
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is warning fleets that a planned closure of Hwy. 400 in both directions will result in a bypass, which won’t be accessible to long combination vehicles (LCVs). The closure from Teston Rd.,…
Lowe’s names Dayton Freight LTL Carrier of the Year
Also has new KC area service center
NAFTA deal could be imminent: Guajardo
WASHINGTON, D.C. – While there will be no new NAFTA deal this week, Mexico’s Secretary of the Economy says there should be one by May. Ildefonso Guajardo is meeting with the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland and U.S.…
Omnitracs announces changes to executive team
DALLAS, Texas — Omnitracs today announced two new appointments to its executive team.The company’s new chief technology officer (CTO) is Kent Norton, while Greg Nelson was named chief commercial officer (CCO). As CTO, Norton will head resea…
Trucking HR Canada celebrates 52 Top Fleet Employers
OTTAWA, Ont — Fifty-two of the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking and logistics industry have earned honors through the 5th annual Top Fleet Employers program, Trucking HR Canada announced today. All applicants were rated on topics including r…
Mahle jack has 50,000-lb. capacity
The ShopPro CAJ-25 from Mahle Service Solutions is a 25-ton commercial vehicle axle jack, with an eight-inch starting height and 50,000-lb. capacity. Incorporating an air-driven motor to power the hydraulic system, there’s no manual pumping involved. T…
Registration open for PMTC’s Driven to Lead program
MILTON, Ont. — Registration is now open for the PMTC’s Driven to Lead program. The Driven to Lead program is a leadership program that PMTC says will take participants through hands-on and impactful exercises focusing on topics like culture, tea…
31 years and 3.5 million miles later, woman driver retires
Stephanie Klang is no stranger to the trucking industry, especially other women behind the wheel. After 31 years and about 3.5 million miles driving for CFI, Klang has retired. Along the way she was an America’s Road Team Captain, and named Overd…
Noso patches provide quick fixes on the road
Careful as we all may be, sometimes accidents occur and your jacket, vest or jeans winds up with a small rip or hole. While on the road, it’s often difficult to keep that small tear from becoming bigger. Truck stops may have showers and laundry s…