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Driving Volvo’s Optimized Series VNM 430 regional haul tractor

DUBLIN, Va. – 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...

Toronto Transportation Club elects 2014 executive committee

TORONTO, Ont. –  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...

Transportation conference explores the ‘freight village’ concept

TORONTO, Ont. – The McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics explored the freight village concept and its potential applications to Ontario during the Freight Hub symposium last week.

Wreaths Across Canada honours veterans during the holiday season

OTTAWA, Ont. – Wreaths were gently laid across many tombstones at the Arlington National Cemetery and it was a sight so remarkable that it was hard to forget.

Sousa Truck Trailer Repair opening shop in Cambridge

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Sousa Truck Trailer Repair has announced the opening of a new location in Cambridge, Ont.

SuperRigs shine in the 2014 Shell Rotella calendar

Twelve of the best looking heavy duty trucks in North America will be gracing the pages of the 2014 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar.

Toyo improves casing warranty on commercial truck tires

CYPRESS, Calif. – Toyo Tire has introduced an improved casing warranty on its commercial tires.

Kenworth makes disc brakes standard on Class 8 tractors

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth has announced air disc brakes from Bendix will be made standard on the steer axles of Class 8 tractors.

Volvo building off-road track at Virginia truck plant to showcase vocational capabilities

DUBLIN, Va. – Volvo Trucks North America is constructing a road course and vocational track at its New River Valley Truck Plant, where customers can put new vehicles through their paces with or without a commercial driver’s licence...

SmartTruck Systems stands behind the aerodynamic design of the UnderTray and its ability to deliver savings

GREENVILLE, S.C. – After a disparaging report was issued by Performance Innovation Transport (PIT) claiming UnderTray systems failed to deliver fuel reduction costs, SmartTruck Systems shot back with a host of data supporting its product...

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Driving for Profit to feature TCA chairman Tom Kretsinger Jr.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Driving for Profit returns Jan. 21, featuring Tom Kretsinger Jr., Truckload Carriers Association chairman and president of American Central Transport.

Fleet Brake opening Regina DC

REGINA, Sask. – Fleet Brake has announced the opening of a new parts distribution centre in Regina, Sask.

Commercial truck orders remain “OK” in November: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 truck orders remained above 20,000 units in November, according to preliminary results from ACT Research.

Ritchie Bros. holding auctions in Toronto, Montreal and Truro

MONTREAL, Que. – In an unreserved public auction in Montreal, Quebec, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world’s largest industrial auctioneer, will sell more than 2,900 pieces of equipment and trucks.