Sonia Straface

PMTC conference sets record numbers

The 2016 annual conference of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) took place in June, and once again proved itself to be the single best educational and networking…

Technology can’t give a pat on the back

Technology is a wonderful thing. We can’t get by without it in today’s world. But those of us who find ourselves “managed” by that technology would like to try. The…

CargoNet reveals cargo theft trends for Q2 2016

  JERSEY CITY, N.J. — In 2016’s second quarter CargoNet’s Command Center logged 297 reports of cargo theft, identity theft, vehicle theft, and other criminal intelligence matters relating to the United…

New clean diesel technology results in fewer emissions

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  The introduction of more advanced diesel truck engines, innovative emissions control systems, and cleaner diesel fuel over the past decade have resulted in major improvements in…

Planning to exit the stage

The other day I had the pleasure of speaking to a client who has been with us since 1995. At one time I was his account manager and dealt with…

Fleet Advantage reveals Q2, 2016 Truck Lifecycle Data Index

  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fleet Advantage released its second quarter, 2016 Truck Lifecycle Data Index (TLDI) today, that compares all-in operating costs of early model Class 8 trucks to…

International Truck introduces Accelerator Write-Up mobile application

  LISLE, Ill. — Navistar announced today that it will provide its new Accelerator Write-Up – a mobile application that will expedite customers’ service visits by streamlining the write-up and diagnostic…

TTSAO reveals date for second annual conference

HAMILTON, Ont. — The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has announced the date for its second annual conference. The TTSAO ‘Striving for Excellence in Training’ Conference will be…

Total cost of ground transportation declines

TORONTO, Ont. — The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased by 0.9% in May compared to April according to results published today by the Canadian General Freight…

Volvo Trucks names regional v.p. for Canada

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America recently announced that Paul Kudla has been named regional vice-president for its Canada region. Paul Kudla In his new role, he will…

Ritchie Bros. Alberta auction breaks records

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – Records were broken in Lethbridge last week, as Ritchie Bros. sold more than $24 million worth of equipment in two days. Traditionally the company’s southern Alberta site has focused…

Polaris Transportation celebrates one year anniversary of Leadership Development Program

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Polaris Transportation celebrated the one year anniversary of its collaborative association with the Ivey Business School at Western University and Lazaridis School of Business and Economics of…

Ready to make the round?

Three years after the first pre-publication, the regulation amending the Quebec safety standards for road vehicles have been adopted. Now the new regulation is aligned with the National Safety Code…

The benefits of online driver training

Traditionally, the mere mention of training can be met with disapproval among professional drivers, and can cause frustration due to the inconvenience of scheduling. Getting a group together on a…

Fuel for thought

Industry players visit the test track at Transport Canada's Motor Vehicle Test and Research Center