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Driver Rejean Piche was dispatched to a gas plant north of Hinton and then disappeared. For almost 20 hours Piche was stuck in minus 40 degree weather, supplies running low and without celluar reception. Luckily, Emergency Road Services Corporation knows how to move quick. Today's Trucking editor Peter Carter has the full story.

And we're still looking for the best and worst Canadian trucking towns. Visit our Facebook page and let us know which burgs across this vast country treat the trucking industry with the respect it deserves and which others need to pull up their trucker socks.

Wide-base Super Single Tires Good for Environment and Productivity, AMTA says.

EDMONTON — Transport minister says he'll keep an open mind and take closer look.

Transforce Posts 34% Total Revenue Growth for 2011

MONTREAL — Strategic acquisitions fueled increase, says Transforce.

Truck Tonnage Decreases 4% in January, Reports ATA

ARLINGTON, VA. — Decline in tonnage index not surprising, says ATA.

Hino Announces 2013 195 Crew Cab

MISSISSUAGA, ON — New Hino 195 to be showcased at Truck World 2012.

New Highway Through Maine Could Save Maritime Truckers Time and Money

MAINE — Construction of new highway across Maine from Calais to the Quebec border could start as early as 2015.

January's Used Truck Prices Up, Volumes Slip

COLUMBUS, IN. — ACT Research expects year-over-year pricing growth to slow over longer term.

Trailer Orders Strong in January, ACT Research

COLUMBUS, IN. – Strongest January since 2006.