OTA reacts to Ontario’s announcement of a carbon cap and trade program
TORONTO, Ont. — An announcement yesterday that Ontario will join Quebec in introducing a carbon cap and trade system raised questions about how the trucking industry will be affected. The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) reacted with questions about how funds…
Greg Arndt elected president of MTA
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) elected a new Board of Directors at its annual general meeting Apr. 10. Greg Arndt of Jade Transport was chosen as president. He’ll be supported by first vice-president Gary Arnold of Arnold…
Greg Arndt elected president of MTA
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) elected a new Board of Directors at its annual general meeting Apr. 10. Greg Arndt of Jade Transport was chosen as president. He’ll be supported by first vice-president Gary Arnold of Arnold…
ATA Provides Safety Tips for Distracted Driving Month
The American Trucking Associations is urging motorists to put cell phones away and focus on safe driving behind the wheel as part of National Distracted Driving Month. More than 3,100 people were killed and over 420,000 were injured in distraction-rela…
GE to Sell Fleet Management Unit by 2018
General Electric will sell off its fleet management and automotive financing business units by 2018 under a strategic plan to focus on its core businesses and shed most of its finance and banking businesses, the company has announced. GE expects to rec…
Sister looking for long-lost sibling who trusts truckers
Renee LaManna seems to trust truck drivers more than any other community and has been seen several times at truck stop. Dr. Margaret LaManna, who has practiced medicine in Pennsylvania and Florida, said her sister, Renee LaManna, who would be 56 years …
Truckers a vital cog in drug network
YOU’VE got to feel sorry for this guy. Thinking he had the race in the bag he started celebrating in front of a home crowd.
Average Diesel Price at Lowest Level Since December 2009
The average cost of on-highway diesel has fallen once again over the past week, posting its fifth uninterrupted drop and hitting its lowest level since late December of 2009, according to new U.S. Energy Department figures. The 3 cents decline from las…
CTA launches national consultation workshops on future trucking equipment
TORONTO, Ont. – Environment Canada is expected to duplicate the upcoming rule the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is putting in place regarding the second round of greenhouse gas regulations (GHG) for heavy trucks. The rule is expected to be…
XTRA Lease Offers 2015 Size and Weight Guide
A reference guide containing state-by-state listings of size and weight regulations, called the 2015 Size and Weight Guide, has been made available for download by XTRA Lease. XTRA Lease offers the guide for free annually to provide fleets with the mos…