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Trailer Wizards names new v.p. for its Ontario region

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Trailer Wizards announced recently that Sherry Mossman will be its new vice-president, Ontario region. Mossman will lead the Ontario management team and be responsible for…

Ryder offering three new classes of pre-owned commercial vehicles

 MIAMI, Fla. — Ryder System revealed today that it is offering customers in the US and Canada three new pre-owned vehicles categories to choose from; Ryder Certified, Ryder Verified, and Ryder…

Trailer Wizards introduces new fleet of mobile service trucks

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Trailer Wizards announced the deployment of a new fleet of mobile service trucks today.  The new trucks are to help to increase customer uptime by giving…

FMCSA says roadside inspection and traffic enforcement programs saved almost 500 ives in 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revealed today that according to an annual analysis, it was estimated that commercial vehicle roadside safety…

Barn find of a different kind

We offer a detailed look at the King brothers’ extraordinary collection of antique trucks

Cummins reveals new mobile app

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Cummins revealed its new Connected Diagnostics mobile app today. According to Cummins, the new app provides guidance and actionable information of Connected Diagnostics. The app works with…

SkyBitz introduces new intermodal solution

HERNDON, Va.– SkyBitz launched the Falcon GXT3100i, a new intermodal chassis tracking and container detection solution, today. According to the company, the Falcon GXT3100i is designed to provide a complete…

Canadian Volvo dealer named one of the first Volvo Certified Uptime Centers

  GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Trucks named its first dealer locations that have earned the Volvo Certified Uptime Center designation in Canada the US today. In total, seven dealers received…

International Truck now offering over-the-air reprogramming

LISLE, Ill. – International Truck revealed today that over-the-air (OTA) reprogramming of engine control modules (ECM) for all of its models powered by its N9, N10 and N13 proprietary engines…

Hamilton-Niagara Fleets Safety Council – 2016 Annual Seminar

Have your policies gone to pot? The Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council focuses their 2016 annual seminar on the topic of medical marijuana and how transport companies are dealing with…

Five things you (probably) didn’t know about millennials

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Whether you think they’re lazy, rude, or narcissistic, millennials are here to stay and will be the deciding factor as to whether your business will sink or…

Road Choice expands product portfolio, retail locations

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Road Choice Truck Parts has expanded its authorized locations to more than 500 dealers and grown its product portfolio to include in excess of 35 all-makes parts categories. Road…

Award-winning carriers discuss dealing with the driver shortage

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Fleet executives from Canada’s most-recognized trucking companies gathered together on a panel titled “How to attract and retain professional drivers” at the first annual Truck Training Schools…

Goodyear to announce winner of Highway Hero Award at MATS

AKRON, Ohio – Goodyear is set to announce the winner of the 33rd Goodyear Highway Hero Award during the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky. on March 31. The…

Total freight costs continue to slide

TORONTO, Ont. — The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers went down by 1.6% in December when compared with November results, according to the Canadian General Freight Index.