East Coast truckers to rally for one of their own May 25
MIRAMICHI, N.B. — In what is being billed as potentially the largest truck convoy the region has seen, a group of East Coast truckers is rallying to support one of their own.
Official fears stretch of Buffalo intersection will turn deadly
The U.S. 35 intersection at the Buffalo Bridge has posed problems for truck drivers since it opened in 2009.
Feds providing thousands for study on literacy, essential skills in trucking
TRURO, N.S. — Trucking Human Resource Sector Council Atlantic is receiving over $640,000 from the Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program to undertake a study of literacy and essential skills levels among employees in the…
OTA Education Foundation seeking scholarship applications via new Web site
TORONTO, Ont. — The OTA Education Foundation is seeking applications from university- and college-aged for its endowed scholarship program. The scholarships are offered in addition to the Foundation General Scholarships which are available…
Trucking Company Executives Sentenced in Separate Cases
In Missouri, the owners of Lebanon-based J&M Trucking have been sentenced following a federal trial last year in which they were found guilty of charges they defrauded the boat and trailer maker Tracker Marine by inflating shipping invoices and pur…
TCA partners with TAT; will use Truckload Academy training module to prepare drivers
The Truckload Carriers Association has formed a partnership with Truckers Against Trafficking , a nonprofit organization that educates, equips, empowers, and mobilizes members of the trucking and truck plaza industries to combat domestic sex trafficking.
North America Exceeds 1,000 Locations Offering DEF at the Pump
The North American retail diesel exhaust fluid network reached a landmark figure last month with over 1,000 locations offering diesel exhaust fluid at the fuel island.
North American spot market freight volumes soften in April
PORTLAND, Ore. — North American spot market freight volumes took a hit in April, plunging 16% year-over-year.
IRP reciprocity back on the agenda: CTA
OTTAWA, Ont. — An IRP Full Reciprocity Plan (FRP) is once again in discussion in the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on its provincial associates to lobby for its adoption.
National Truck League boosts brokerage division with new hire
LONDON, Ont. — National Truck League (NTL) has announced Marc Hodgkinson has been named director of commercial sales for the company.