CTA president says industry needs zero-tolerance approach to marijuana

REGINA, Sask. – Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) president Stephen Laskowski’s position on marijuana in the workplace is clear – zero tolerance, no exceptions. Speaking during the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) 80th anniversary AGM Oct. 21, Laskowski voiced concern over the

Petro-Canada gives update on new oil categories

TORONTO, Ont. – Nearly a year after Petro-Canada Lubricants rolled out its new CK-4 and FA-4 heavy-duty engine oil categories, the company says it has successfully converted its customers to the new products. In an update yesterday at its Toronto

Nick Harder’s 2014 Volvo

Harder hauls a variety of freight in Canada and the U.S., but mostly he hauls turnpike doubles in Alberta with some loads up to 140,000 pounds.

ATA truck tonnage index drops 0.9% in September

ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) for-hire truck tonnage index dropped slightly (0.9%) in September, following a 4.7% gain during August. In September, the index equaled 144.4 (2000=100), down from 145.7 in August. Compared with

FMCSA to ask White House to clear split sleeper berth pilot program

The agency Friday said it plans to file its research plan with the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, who must approve the study before the agency proceeds. The move is the latest step toward potential revision of hours of service regs to add long-wanted flexibility for truck operators.

Mullen reports record trucking revenue

OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group grew third quarter net income by 48% to $26 million on record trucking/logistics segment revenue of $190.7 million. Mullen Group revenue was up 9.8% to $283.9 million. The increase in trucking/logistics revenue was largely due

Penske opens new facility in Dartmouth

READING, Pa. — Penske Truck Leasing has opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The new 12,000 sq-ft facility is located in the Burnside Industrial Park near five 100-series highways, the Halifax airport, and port.Previously located at 59