John G Smith

PPG unveils Delfleet One paint system

PPG’s Delfleet One paint family for commercial vehicles. PPG’s new Delfleet One paint system is designed with commercial vehicles in mind, and it delivers environmental benefits as well. Offerings…

Ontario updates SPIF rules

TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario has introduced the latest updates to the weights and dimensions linked to Safe, Productive, and Infrastructure-Friendly (SPIF) vehicles. As of July 1, Regulation 413/05 eliminated the…

Opinion: Truck telematics data offers just part of the answer

Truck drivers who dismiss ELDs and telematics tools as “electronic babysitters” should not be dismissed out of hand. There are human factors to consider.

Bison Transport goes for gold with people-first strategy

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Bison Transport is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and a focus on people remains central to the award-winning strategy recognized by TCA, Trucking HR Canada, and others.

Vehicle graphics pulling for a cause

TORONTO, Ont. -- Any driver can become attached to a truck, but there’s something special about driving equipment that promotes a charity. A growing number of fleets use vehicle graphics to help pull for a cause.

Rodeo du Camion brings power, smoke, and rewards

TEMISCAMINGUE, Que. -- Rodeo du Camion has grown into an annual event that attracts tens of thousands of spectators, all drawn to this tiny municipality by the deafening roar of big block engines and demonstrations of power. It returns in August.

Antique and classic trucks shine for the crowd

CLIFFORD, Ont. -- Close to 300 trucks participated in the 10th annual Antique and Classic Truck Show in Clifford, Ont., hosted over the Canada Day weekend.

CTA applauds trucking proposals in Conservative environmental platform

Proposed rules would allow empty trailers to be repositioned in the name of better fuel economy. TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is applauding trucking-related initiatives included in…

Magnum unveils tube bumper latch

Magnum Trailer and Equipment has unveiled an improved latch system for its tube bumpers, redefining the locking system and addressing the inevitable vibrations that occur as trucks go…

Volvo updates collision warning system

Volvo has unveiled the latest generation of its Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) collision mitigation system, which will be standard in VNR and VNL models and also available in the…

Volvo updates collision mitigation system

Volvo has unveiled the latest generation of its Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) collision mitigation system, which will be standard in VNR and VNL models and also available in the…

Magnum unveils latch system for bumpers

  Magnum Trailer and Equipment’s new latch system for tube bumpers. Magnum Trailer and Equipment has unveiled an improved latch system for its tube bumpers, redefining the locking system…

Logbooks fading away as Canada prepares to mandate ELDs

TORONTO, Ont. -- Transport Canada announced this month that it will mandate electronic logging devices (ELDs) as of June 2021 – more than three years after the U.S. first required the time-tracking equipment in the place of paper logbooks. And that's despite the fact that Canada had a head start on developing the underlying technical standards.

3/8-inch impact wrench delivers the speed

The Ingersoll Rand 2115QXPA 3/8-inch impact wrench promises to be the fastest tool in its class. The tool is ideal for working the bolts inside vehicles, repairing side panels, and also…

Alcoa hub covers updates wheel end appearance

Alcoa Wheels is offering a way to upgrade the look of wheel ends on new and older trucks, through a new one-piece hub cover that holds in place with “secure…