COMPETITION WATCH: Vitran’s Gaetz resigns
TORONTO, Ont. — Vitran Corp. has announced its president and CEO Rick Gaetz has resigned from the company.
Feds to invest $80 million in upgrades for three border crossings
OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian government has announced up to $80 million in funding to expand and improve three border crossings across the country.
Truck News searching for Canada’s top owner/operator
TORONTO, Ont. — Truck News magazine is searching for nominees for its 20th annual Owner/Operator of the Year Award. The annual prize is given to an owner/operator who exemplifies professionalism while also demonstrating a clean driving record,…
New human resources organization for Canada trucking industry launches
OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada, a new organization dedicated to addressing the human resource challenges of the country’s trucking industry, has officially launched, stepping into the shoes of the now defunct Canadian Trucking Human…
Ancra Canada appoints new regional sales manager for Western Canada
WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Ancra Canada has appointed Rick Everitt as regional sales manager for Western Canada. Everitt brings more than 20 years of experience in sales and service in the industrial heavy-duty industries, most recently serving eight…
Trucker arrested for peddling 21 tons of heisted Muenster
An Illinois truck driver was arrested at a New Jersey Turnpike rest area while he was attempting to peddle a 42,000-lb. load of Muenster cheese stolen from Wisconsin worth an estimated $200,000. Veniamin Balika, 34, a trucker from Plainfield, IL, was r…
Campaign targets truckers on cell phones
Truck drivers traveling on I-64 through New Kent, Virginia, are being warned if they’re caught using a hand-held cell phone while driving they risk a fine up to $2,700. And the odds of getting caught will increase beginning April 8. Message boards stat…
B.C. technicians claim top spot at semi-finals of Volvo’s Vista competition
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Service technicians from Babine Truck and Equipment of Prince George, B.C. have earned first place at the 2012-2013 Volvo Trucks North American Vista World Championship semi-finals.
OTA praises province for giving gridlock issues priority
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association is commending Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne for giving priority to solving gridlock in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and acknowledging the toll congestion costs exact on the…
Heroic Bison Transport driver earns Highway Angel wings
WINNIPEG, Man. — Bison Transport driver John Lilley has been named a Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Highway Angel for his help at the scene of a bad accident and his efforts to save the life of one of the victims.