Oconto trucker accused of assaulting boys during road trips
An Oconto truck driver was charged Wednesday with multiple felonies for the alleged sexual assaults of five boys whom he took on road trips between 2005 and 2014, according to a criminal complaint. The charges against Rodney G. Enneper, 35, include fir…
2015 Ford F-150 Named Greenest Pickup
In time for Earth Day, AAA named the 2015 Ford F-150 SuperCab Lariat with EcoBoost gasoline as the greenest pickup truck in the segment in its 2015 AAA Green Car Guide . When equipped with the available 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine with standard Auto Star…
PMTC defends its turf, as OTA hones in on private fleets
OAKVILLE, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) today responded to the formation by the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) of a new council for private fleets. Indicating that “imitation is said to be the sincerest form of…
TransForce grows Q1 profits
MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce grew its revenue and net profit in the first quarter of 2015, thanks in part to acquisitions made last year and a weaker Canadian dollar. “Despite negative impacts from lower oil prices and harsh winter conditions…
Celadon names new international president, renames Canadian division Hyndman
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Celadon has named George Chasteen its new president of international business, including the Canadian operations. The division includes all operations associated with Celadon’s Mexican subsidiary Jaguar, as well as the Canadian division, which has taken on the…
Persson Out, Scania’s Lundstedt in as Volvo Group’s Chief
AB Volvo’s board of directors has named a Scania executive, Martin Lundstedt, as the president and chief executive officer of the Volvo Group, replacing Olof Persson, who has led the group for almost four years but is out immediately. Lundstedt, 47, wi…
CTA reacts to federal budget
OTTAWA, Ont. — While there were no trucking-specific measures included within the federal budget announced yesterday, small business will get a tax break and the budget delivered a small surplus. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) reacted to the budget, noting…
Yokohama’s full line of tires available on Freightliner trucks
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Yokohama has announced its full line of commercial truck tires are now available on Freightliner trucks. “All our truck tires, including ultra wide-base, drive, trailer and steer/all-position, are now an option in Freightliner’s databook,” said Rick…
Trailer order intake slowing, but manufacturers still busy: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trailer orders in March were up 7% compared to February, but 25% off the torrid pace of March 2014, according to the latest data from FTR. FTR says orders are weakening because fleets have already placed their…
Humber College to host Trucking Career Day
TORONTO, Ont. — Humber College is hosting a career day Apr. 25, for students looking to embark on a career as a professional driver and existing drivers looking for a new employer. The college says 19 trucking companies will have…