Ohio truck driver of the year passing along safety lessons learned
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Another Trucker Sues Pilot Flying J
Another truck driver is suing Pilot Flying J over allegations the nation’s largest diesel fuel retailer bilked customers out of rebates.
Jeff Bryan Transport founder on e-logs, technology and respecting drivers
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Don’t let his age fool you. Barely in his 40s, Jeff Bryan, president and founder of Jeff Bryan Transport has been around the block. He leased his first truck at the age of 19, using it to haul pallets and topsoil…
Eye tracker to catch sleepy truckers
Eye and face-tracking technology that aims to prevent accidents caused by fatigue is being rolled out by the world’s biggest mining equipment maker.
Road Today Truck Show attracts nearly 7,000 visitors
BRAMPTON, Ont. — The fifth annual Road Today Truck Show took to a new Brampton venue over the sunny-skied weekend, with nearly 7,000 attendees visiting the Soccer Centre May 25-26.
Lindsay Lawler to Perform at Walcott Truckers Jamboree on July 11
Iowa 80 Truckstop announced that Lindsay Lawler will be performing at the 34th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree on July 11 at 7 p.m. The concert is being sponsored by Cat Scale.
Trailer Wizards to host BBQ in Mississauga
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Trailer Wizards’ 50th anniversary celebrations continue with a bash at its Mississauga location June 6.
Motorcycle, hot-rod, classic car enthusiasts hitting pavement for OTA event
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association will be hosting its inaugural cross-Ontario, Big Wheels Bike and Car ride for motorcycle, hot-rod and classic car enthusiasts Sept. 12. OTA officials are calling the Big Wheels rally “a…
Proposed diesel tax increase shouldn’t be used to fund transit: OTA
TORONTO, Ont. — A plan laid out today by Metrolinx on how to fund transportation projects in the Toronto and Hamilton areas places too much emphasis on transit, according to the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA).
Trucking company owner to serve time for illegal dumping
LEAMINGTON, Ont. — A trucking company owner in southern Ontario will do time in jail, after being charged with dumping waste at an unapproved site.