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Canadian Freightways Shut Down Four of Its British Columbia Terminals

Jan 23, 2014

In a move that came as surprise to employees, Canadian Freightways shut down four of its British Columbia terminals. Operations were halted at the company's Prince George, Smithers, Terrace and Prince Rupert locations on January 17. ...

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Trucking Industry Professionals Have a Dynamic New Place to Market Their Services

Jan 15, 2014

TORONTO, On. -- Trucking industry professionals providing services such as accounting, real estate, M&A, consulting, legal and paralegal, now have a dynamic new place to market their services to more than 20,000 for-hire and private ...

Tags: trucking industry, Transportation Media, Professional Connection

David Benjatschek Will Be Speaking at The Jan. 21 Driving for Profit Seminar

Jan 14, 2014

David Benjatschek, author, leadership trainer and founder of Wowtrucks, will be speaking at the Jan. 21 Driving for Profit seminar. Benjatschek has been added tao a line-up that already includes: Tom Kretsinger Jr., TCA chair and ...

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ATA Has Named Dave Osiecki The Head of Its Legislative Affairs Efforts and Team

Jan 14, 2014

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has named Dave Osiecki the head of its legislative affairs efforts and team. ATA CEO Bill Graves announced Osiecki as the replacement to Mary Phillips, who previously servied as senior ...

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Omnitracs Europe Has Been Acquired by Astrata Group, a Singapore Based IT Firm

Jan 14, 2014

Omnitracs Europe has been acquired by Astrata Group, a Singapore based IT firm, from Qualcomm Europe. Terms were not disclosed. "We are excited to significantly expand Astrata's presence in Europe with the acquisition of Omnitracs ...

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The Average Price of Gasoline Was $3.346 Jan. 10, The Highest U.S. Price in 12 Weeks

Jan 14, 2014

The average price of gasoline was $3.346 Jan. 10, the highest U.S. price in 12 weeks, according to Lundberg Survey Inc. The price represents an 8.41-cent increase in the three weeks since the last survey, Lundberg said in the data ...

Tags: Gasoline, Lundberg Survey, Truck, Truck News

Those Who Closely Watch The Canadian Transportation Mergers Bemoan a Lack of Activity

Jan 10, 2014

Those who closely watch the Canadian transportation mergers and acquisitions scene have been bemoaning a lack of activity thus far in 2013. That silence was shattered in mid-November, beginning with the blockbuster acquisition of Yanke ...

Tags: Canadian, transportation, acquisition, merger

Transportation Media Is Starting The New Year with an Important Addition to Its Editorial

Jan 7, 2014

Transportation Media is starting the new year with an important addition to its editorial team. Carolyn Gruske, an experienced, award-winning journalist whose byline has appeared in daily newspapers such as the Toronto Star and the Globe ...

Tags: Transportation Media, editorial team, Carolyn Gruske

OOIDA Sued CARB on Dec.6,Over The Truck and Bus Regulation

Dec 10, 2013

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) sued the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on Dec. 6, over the Truck and Bus Regulation, which they say is unconstitutional. The rule, OOIDA says, discriminates against ...

Tags: Truck Regulations, Carb Sued, Truck News

Sinotruk Wins One More Order of 25 HOWO-T7H Trucks with AMT Gearbox

Dec 10, 2013

Thanks to good reputation in Shanghai, Sinotruk wins one more order of 25 HOWO-T7H trucks with AMT gearbox. The 25 trucks are purchased by Shanghai Houyi Junjie Logistics Company. The purchaser is a large commodity transportation company ...

Tags: Sinotruk, Howo-T7h AMT Trucks, Truck News

A "Green" Christmas for Trailer Wizards and Trucks for Change

Dec 10, 2013

It will once again be a "green" Christmas for Trailer Wizards and Trucks for Change. Trailer Wizards has announced a $5,000 sponsorship agreement with Trucks For Change – a non-profit organization that matches trucks with charities. ...

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The Schools Joined The Call for Mandatory Entry-Level Driver Training Standards in Ontario

Dec 10, 2013

The truck insurance industry and Ontario training schools have joined the call for mandatory entry-level driver training standards in Ontario. The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) and insurers including Northbridge ...

Tags: Truck News, Transportation News, Truck Trainers

The TTC Voted in a New Executive Committee and Board

Dec 10, 2013

It was business before pleasure for the Toronto Transportation Club (TTC). The TTC held its Annual General Meeting at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre before the evening gala – which voted in a new executive committee and board. ...

Tags: Truck News, Transportation News, Toronto Transportation Club, New Board

Advance Engineered Products Named Krohnert Industries Its Ontario Distributor

Dec 10, 2013

Advance Engineered Products has named Krohnert Industries its Ontario distributor for bulk haul and vacuum tank trailers. Krohnert will serve as a full line agent for Advance, offering its aluminum, steel, stainless steel, bulk hauling ...

Tags: Truck News, Krohnert, Engineered Products Trailers

How Do You Determine The Value of a Single Pound Removed

Dec 10, 2013

When it comes to removing weight from a Class 8 truck, how do you determine the value of a single pound removed? That's one of the questions Volvo sought to answer when optimizing its regional haul tractors for lighter weight. To find an ...

Tags: Volvo, Optimized Series, VNM 430, Truck News

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