The Impact of Dash Camera Technology on Fleet Safety preview image Sponsored Equipment The Impact of Dash Camera Technology on Fleet Safety May 17, 2017 Recent technical advances in the transportation sector, such as anti-lock braking systems, lane divergence sensors, and especially the evolution in dash camera technology, have focused not only on enhancing…
Equipment Kinedyne offering free cargo securement webinar May 12, 2017 BRANCHBURG, N.J. – Kinedyne will host a webinar May 30, which will cover cargo securement in advance of the North America-wide Roadcheck 2017 blitz slated for June 6-8. Kinedyne says…
Vision Truck Group offering Mobil Delvac as featured lubricant May 12, 2017 CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Mobil Delvac has announced it has become the featured brand of commercial lubricants at Vision Truck Group. Vision customers can now choose a wide range of Mobil…
Equipment Crevier Group buys Gaz-O-Bar May 2, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. – Crevier Group has announced its acquisition of independent oil and service station network, Gaz-O-Bar. “We are excited to welcome 33 new service stations to our large distribution…
Equipment UAP adds to heavy vehicle parts network May 2, 2017 ST-AUGUSTIN-DE-DESMAURES, Que. – UAP’s heavy vehicle parts division has continued its steady growth, with the acquisition of Belcher Pieces de Machinerie. Belcher provides heavy machinery parts for the construction, mining,…
Equipment Over $184 million sold at Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction May 1, 2017 EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros.’ recent auction in Edmonton, Alta. saw close to 14,000 people bid on more than 8,650 items and spend $184 million over the course of the…
Accuride to buy wheel-end component supplier preview image Equipment Accuride to buy wheel-end component supplier May 1, 2017 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Accuride Corp. has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire wheel-end components supplier KIC. KIC is based in Vancouver, Wash. The deal is expected to close…
Equipment Train Trailer bringing new shunt truck to Canadian market May 1, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Train Trailer Rentals has announced it’s now offering Terberg shunt trucks. The yard tractors are used in more than 90 countries. “We strongly believe Train Trailer can…
Equipment Woodstock gets CNG fast fill station May 1, 2017 WOODSTOCK, Ont. – Rural Green Energy has announced the opening of a compressed natural gas (CNG) commercial cardlock facility here. “We are pleased to have the support of our local…
At 50, Western Star just getting started preview image Equipment At 50, Western Star just getting started April 27, 2017 From humble Canadian roots, Western Star celebrates 50 years in business
Canadian Tire and CP unveil 60-ft. container in Calgary preview image Equipment Canadian Tire and CP unveil 60-ft. container in Calgary April 26, 2017 CALGARY, Alta. – Canadian Tire and Canadian Pacific (CP) unloaded its 60-ft. container in Calgary today (April 26), marking the maiden voyage for the intermodal trailer in Alberta. Canadian Tire…
SAF-Holland introduces new severe-duty fifth wheel slider preview image Equipment SAF-Holland introduces new severe-duty fifth wheel slider April 24, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. – SAF-Holland revealed at ExpoCam a new severe-duty slider fifth wheel system. It’s designed for heavy- and severe-duty hauling operations, and boasts a 80,000-lb vertical load and 200,000-lb…
Equipment Market movers April 22, 2017 Meritor's John Nelligan on faster axle ratios, the adoption of disc brakes, and why 6x2 interest is cooling
Introducing Volvo’s New VNR Regional Haul preview image Equipment Introducing Volvo’s New VNR Regional Haul April 22, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. — Volvo’s new VNR regional haul truck made a flashy debut at ExpoCam this week, in front hundreds of customers, dealers, and industry press. The truck, which…
Volvo debuts new VNR regional truck at ExpoCam preview image Equipment Volvo debuts new VNR regional truck at ExpoCam April 20, 2017 Clean sheet design was inspired by drivers
