Aug
22nd

Totalline Transport wins awards

VAUGHAN, Ont. - Totalline Transport has been recognized for its charity work and marketing savvy by the City of Vaughan and the Transportation Sales and Marketing Association (TSMA)…. [Full Story]

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Aug
22nd

Editorial Comment: Can technology help bring a youth movement to trucking?

As the trucking industry mourns the passing of one of its greatest supporters, Canpar president and Canadian Trucking Alliance chairman John Cyopeck, I am reminded of a comment he made at last year's… [Full Story]

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Aug
22nd

Trucking loses a legend

TORONTO, Ont. - John Cyopeck, the CEO of Canpar LLC who had been fighting such a valiant and inspiring battle with brain cancer, passed away on Easter weekend. He was 61…. [Full Story]

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Aug
22nd

Private Links: PMTC annual conference is time well spent

It's a difficult job to run a fleet effectively these days. That statement may sound somewhat patronizing, but it is certainly not meant that way. Today's fleet managers operate under enormous pressur… [Full Story]

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Aug
22nd

Customization

TORONTO, Ont. - If reality TV has done nothing else, it has given society an even greater obsession with appearances. As if sexified images in commercials, magazines and movies weren't enough, shows l… [Full Story]

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Aug
22nd

CTA names new chairman

OTTAWA, Ont. - The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) wasted little time in naming a successor to the late John Cyopeck, who passed away in his sleep in April…. [Full Story]

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Aug
22nd

Behind the headlines

Trucknews.com has been nominated for a Canadian Business Press Award. The site, managed by Web editor Adam Ledlow, was named one of the Top 10 finalists with the gold and silver prize to be given out… [Full Story]

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Aug
22nd

Talking trucking with Mack execs

TAMPA, Fla. - These are challenging times to be a truck OEM. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) insists on the implementation of ever-cleaner engine technology, suppliers cope with raw material… [Full Story]

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Aug
22nd

Reader of the Month: Gordon Rousseau

“Hi! My name is Gordon Rousseau and I'm an owner/operator with Calvinson Transport in Scarborough, Ont. I make my home in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. and though I don't get back there too often, when I do… [Full Story]

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Aug
22nd

In praise of Trucker Buddy

Dear Editor:… [Full Story]

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