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ACT Research said that truck orders in February dropped, but healthy backlogs and strong orders over the previous four months continue to support forecasts.
 

And The Ontario Ministry of Transportation wants to allow longer tractor wheelbases for a specified group of heavy truck configurations.
 

OTA Offers Educational Webinars

TORONTO — OTA partners with GE Capital to offer a slew of educational webinars.

Commercial Vehicle Orders Drop in February, But Still Healthy

COLUMBUS, IN — Healthy backlogs and four months of strong orders keeping 2012 forecasts afloat.

U.S. Federal Government Sues Celadon

INDIANAPOLIS — Government claims Celadon discriminated against drivers with disabilities.

Ontario to Allow Longer Tractor Wheelbases

TORONTO — OTA applauds proposed change, says it would allow industry more flexibility.

Cummins Westport Appoints New President

VANCOUVER — Jim Arthurs takes the helm at Cummins Westport.

Widow Sues Trucker and Wins $3.25-Million In Sleep-Apnea Case

TORONTO — Settlement marks first time a trucking company has acknowledged sleep apnea contributed to crash involving fatality.

Saskatchewan Truckers to Update Road Conditions for Public

SASKATOON — Ridsdale Transport Ltd. has partners with province to update road conditions.