Heavyweight retailers offer advice on how to land their business
TORONTO, Ont. — What’s the best way to land a deal hauling freight for mega-retailer Walmart?
OTA outlines concerns with Walmart’s 60.5-ft trailer
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) held a meeting today to discuss Walmart’s new 60-ft. trailer and soon after, issued a statement outlying its many concerns.
Keeping drivers
Driver turnover and retention in the trucking industry seems to be at an all-time high.
Speed demon nabbed on Highway 10 in Townships
A 24-year-old man was clocked doing 193 kilometres an hour Thursday night by SurA©tA© du QuA©bec cops waiting for him on Highway 10 near Waterloo.
Get used to slow economic growth, CIBC economist tells OTA delegates
TORONTO, Ont. — Canadian consumers have been gorging on debt like it’s a Thanksgiving feast, and now it’s time for the after dinner nap.
Giant transformers complete journey across Manitoba roadways
WINNIPEG, Man. — Three giant transformers have arrived at their new home at Manitoba Hydro’s Riel Station after a three-night trek across provincial roadways.
OOIDA to partner with Truckers Against Trafficking
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is partnering with Truckers Against Trafficking in TAT’s efforts to educate, equip and mobilize members of the trucking and travel plaza industry to combat domestic sex trafficking.
Truckers form roadblock to stop suspected drunk driver, police say
Police say two truck drivers stopped a suspected drunk driver Thursday morning on Interstate 71 by pulling their semitrailers in front of her.
Navistar makes Newsweek’s list of top 100 eco-friendly US companies
LISLE, Ill. — For the second year in a row, Navistar has been ranked in the top 100 in Newsweek’s Green Rankings report on the most eco-friendly US companies. The report also rated Navistar as one of the nation’s top 10 companies…
Meritor Recognizes Three Aftermarket Parts Centers
Three aftermarket customers of Meritor have been recognized in a national “Drive to 100 Store Decor” contest to improve retail store showroom decor.