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Canadian retailers packing larger containers in pursuit of productivity

Giant Tiger, a Canadian-headquartered discount retailer, is expanding the productivity of its truck fleet by expanding the size of equipment itself. The fleet already incorporates long combination vehicles (LCVs) in…

Predictive cruise control refines the ride

Cruise control has long been identified as a tool to enhance fuel efficiency. But the story of Ralph Teetor suggests something else was afoot when it came to helping…

Choosing the right PPE for mechanics

Trucking-related safety discussions often look to address on-road dangers, but there are plenty of threats closer to home. Look no further than service bays for proof of that. The hoses…

3 trucking insurance options that deserve a closer look

Insurance is one of the few products you buy in the hopes that it’s never used. But when disaster strikes, an appropriate level of coverage can define the difference between…

Armour service manager sees success in training and attitudes

“I have looked at trucks with big eyes since I was three or five years old,” said Dean Arseneault as he recalled growing up in the logging village of Rogersville,…

Four questions to ask when buying a used truck

If you’re an owner-operator or small fleet owner, the reliability and efficiency of the trucks you put on the road can make or break your business. Buying a used truck…

Three ways fleets can work with educators to solve their technician shortage

Frustrated with the quality of technician talent your local school is churning out? Maybe you need to get more involved with the school to help solve the problem, rather than…

Brampton’s way, or the GTA West highway?

Few Canadian regions match the trucking volumes seen in the western reaches of the Greater Toronto Area. Peel Region alone is home to an estimated 2,000 trucking companies, and in…

Walmart Canada leverages blockchain to solve a billing nightmare

Walmart Canada and Bison Transport have enjoyed a long-lasting business relationship, but it had become a billing nightmare. Invoices linked to the discount retailer’s freight were disputed more often than…

Three trends driving final mile delivery

Mastering the final mile requires technological sophistication, drivers who double as brand ambassadors, and equipment versatility. Consumer expectations for the timely delivery of goods have never been higher and they…

Daimler, Torc drive toward goal of autonomous trucks

It’s been a year since Daimler Trucks acquired a majority stake in Torc Robotics, complete with the promise to produce highly automated vehicles within a decade. And they’ve covered plenty…

Chris Easter discusses Daseke’s transformative year

Don Daseke had a unique vision for the flatbed carrier he built through a decade of acquisitions. But it was time to turn successful top-line growth into bottom-line profits, and…

Don’t make aftertreatment an afterthought

When an emissions aftertreatment issue rears its ugly head, one of the biggest mistakes a technician can make is to assume it’s an emissions aftertreatment problem. Often, issues that present…

Truck wheel appearance matters

The condition of a commercial vehicle’s wheels says a lot about the condition of the vehicle itself. Rust-streaked steel wheels often signal poor maintenance practices, while a shiny finish points…

Does eliminating rivets and lightweighting a trailer improve mileage?

MONTREAL, Que. — Looking to reduce fuel consumption, a carrier orders in some trailers that weigh less, and which have no external rivets. Good choices, it would seem, as less…