“I’m no hero,” says life-saving trucker August 1, 2014 SHELBURNE, Ont. -- It was in the wee hours of Friday the 13th when trucker Mel Farnell saved a man's life.
Hero trucker saves ‘drunk’ cop August 1, 2014 STEINBACH, Man. -- A Manitoba trucker helped rescue a Detroit police officer from certain death last week, but now the saved cop is destined for almost certain firing.
Daily Bread Food Bank needs truck drivers August 1, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. --The Daily Bread Food Bank needs help from the trucking community.
Canadian Trucking Council’s Core Funding Phased Out August 1, 2014 TORONTO - But CTHRC continues to move forward on key projects.
Quick-thinking Trucker Risks own Life and Saves Others August 1, 2014 WAKEFIELD, QC. - Indiana Jones trucker stops logs from crushing cars.
Trucker Becomes Voice of Sweden August 1, 2014 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - Country hands over Twitter account to average citizens.
Saskatchewan Truckers to Update Road Conditions for Public August 1, 2014 SASKATOON - Ridsdale Transport Ltd. has partners with province to update road conditions.
Students Haul Scholarship Money to College August 1, 2014 STOUFFVILLE, ON - This year, the Ontario Trucking Association Education Foundation awarded two Don Anderson scholarship awards, each to students going into their first year of post-secondary education.
Joining Professional Groups Always Helpful, Alderson Says August 1, 2014 BADEN, ON - Brenda Alderson, Maintenance Shop Assistant for Erb Group, is the new vice president of the Waterloo Region Transportation Maintenance Technology Association, President Jake Francis, of Carrier Centres, announced this week.
OTA Road Knights Motivate High School Students August 1, 2014 TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Trucking Association's Road Knights were in the thick of the action for the 25th Anniversary of the Halton Skills Competition at M.M. Robinson H.S. in Burlington.
Lucas Redpath, 1976-2013: “He did everything asked of him and more.” August 1, 2014 MILTON, ON - Marshall Lucas Redpath ("Lucas" to friends), Sales Manager Automotive and Military with Cummins Eastern Canada, died in an accident at his Milton, ON, home Monday, Aug. 12. He was 37.
Ridewell Suspensions Fills National Service Manager Position August 1, 2014 SPRINGFIELD, MO - Missouri-based suspension manufacturer Ridewell Suspensions has appointed a new national service manager - Andy Gaddy.
Trucker says Devastating Fire “Builds Character” August 1, 2014 FERGUS, ON-Andy Vandermarel, owner of Vandermarel Trucking talks about what it's like seeing his business go up in flames over the Internet while on a run in the U.S.
Gentlemen, Stop Your Engines August 1, 2014 Improving technology means more options for key-off climate control.
Best-Fleet Drivers Get 10% Pay Hike August 1, 2014 TORONTO - Here's a club you'd probably want to be a member of: The finalists of the Truckload Carriers Association's (TCA) annual Best Fleets to Drive For contest.