Texas trucker could be freed from Mexican prison
French President Francois Hollande’s attempt to sign a note congratulating Barack Obama for getting re-elected wound up lost in translation – and all over Twitter.
Leaders discuss state of trucking at OTA annual convention
TORONTO, Ont. — Executives from five trucking companies met this morning at the Ontario Trucking Association’s annual convention to discuss the state of the trucking industry, and issues of concern to all as the new year approaches.
Shell introducing new synthetic oil to withstand Canadian winters
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Shell Rotella will be delivering an early Christmas present to the Canadian market. In December, it will introduce its Rotella T6 0W-40 fully synthetic oil, which was designed specifically with the Canadian climate in…
Aoife’s family tell of pain as trucker charged with murder
THE family of nanny Aoife Phelan have told of their heartbreak as a truck driver appeared in court today charged with her murder.
CKCVR Annual Fleet Study Indicates Increased Order Volume for Class 8 Vehicles in 2013
A large majority of fleets plan to place orders next year for Class 8 trucks, according to CK Commercial Vehicle Researchs Annual Fleet Study for 2012, and average equipment age is coming down.
Massachusetts Voters Say Yes to Right to Repair for All Vehicles
When the Massachusetts state Legislature passed the nation’s first right to repair law earlier this year, it excluded vehicles over 10,000 pounds. Tuesday, state voters overwhelmingly approved a different version of the law, which includes all motor…
Totran Transportation Services appoints new CEO
CALGARY, Alta. — Totran Transportation Services has appointed Rosemary Marr as its new CEO, effective Nov. 1.
Toll hike for truck drivers?
That hike could have truckers dishing out 45 percent more in tolls on the New York State Thruway.
Volvo’s Remote Diagnostics service wins award for customer value
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks’ Remote Diagnostics aftermarket service has received the 2012 North American Customer Value Enhancement Award in Commercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance from Frost & Sullivan. “We’re…
OTA continues to lead pack of effective trade associations: Bradley
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association continues to lead the pack when it comes to Canada’s most effective trade associations, says OTA and Canadian Trucking Alliance president David Bradley, citing its “strong and…