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Amazon to open two new distribution centers

CALEDON, Ont. – For the second time this month Amazon has announced a new fulfilment center in Ontario, with centers set to open in Caledon and Ottawa by the end…

Brightness is key for 3M roadshow

MILTON, Ont. – It’s raining, it’s dark, and you’re squinting to see the lines on the road and the signs ahead of you. We’ve all been there, but if you’ve ever cursed your inability to see road markings in the dark or bad weather, you don’t necessarily need to blame advancing age or declining sight, say engineers at 3M. Instead, you should blame the sign technology.

CTA lauds premiers calling for consistent ELD regulations

SAINT ANDREWS, N.B. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is applauding Canada’s premiers on their efforts to reduce trade barriers and tackle issues important to trucking. The country’s first ministers…

ITI introduces immediate incident-based training

Vancouver, Wash. – Instructional Technologies Inc. (ITI) is hoping to give fleets a rapid response tool for post-incident driver coaching. The online training solutions company is introducing a new library…

TRP releases new king pin kits

RENTON, Wash. — Deeper grease grooves for longer wear are a key feature of new line of No-Ream King Pin Kits being released by TRP. The company says the…

Two new wide-base tires on offer from Goodyear

AKRON, Ohio — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has two new tire models designed to put money back into the hands of fleets. The new wide-base tires for long-haul…

Vaillancourt named president at Stemco

LONGVIEW, Texas – Stemco has a new president in Eric Vaillancourt. The company announced Vaillancourt as the successor to former president Todd Anderson this week. With more than 30 years…

Volvo brings natural gas to the VNL 300 daycab

Volvo VNL 300 Daycab GREENSBORO, N.C. — Regional haulers aiming to leave less of an environmental footprint can now get the new Volvo VNL 300 daycab with a…

PMTC unveils schedule for Eastern Regional seminar

MILTON, Ont. – Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) and Trucking Human Resources Sector Council Atlantic (THRSCA) are bringing their educational seminar to Truro, Nova Scotia. This will mark…

First Ministers’ meeting discusses standardizing super singles and weight regulations

SAINT ANDREWS, N.B. – Canada’s First Ministers say they are committed to standardizing some transportation regulations across the country. In a New Brunswick meeting last week the premiers of all…

New $30 million facility brings more than service to California

FONTANA, Calif. – Drivers travelling through Southern California have a new place to stop for service, parts, and much more. Tec Equipment recently opened a US $30 million sales, service, and parts facility that aims to bring a complete experience for customers.

ATA signs on to Trump worker training pledge

Arlington, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) intends to provide 50,000 people enhanced career opportunities as part of a Trump administration plan to provide pathways to better careers for…

Trailer Wizards opens new location in Cornwall

CORNWALL, Ont. — Trailer Wizards’ Cornwall location has gotten an upgrade. The shop specializing in all things commercial trailer opened a new stand-alone facility as a link between the Toronto,…

Mack and Lytx partner to bring pre-wire to third truck model

FONTANA, Cali. -- Mack and Lytx are partnering to bring pre-wired telematics and video systems to a third model of the truck-maker’s vocational trucks. The companies announced the service would be available on the Mack Granite straight truck models ordered in the third quarter of 2018 . This follows the service being announced for the Mack LR and the Mack Terra Pro cab-over models in April - being delivered this Fall.

Port Bruce getting new bridge after February collapse

BOLTON, Ont. – The Port Bruce Bridge is getting a temporary replacement. The construction of the temporary single-lane bridge on Imperial Road in Port Bruce, Ont. has been given to…