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You go, grill!

As the good weather hangs on, it looks like BBQ season is going to last a while longer. Why not? Barbecuing keeps the heat out of the kitchen and barbecued foods taste so good!

Brachial plexus injuries: A concern for truck drivers

The brachial plexus is a bundle of nerves that runs from your spinal cord through your shoulder and all the way into your hand.

Independent assessment: Don’t leave employment status to chance

I got a call from a truck driver who was recently let go by his employer. He was pretty upset -not about being out of work but because he was unable to collect Employment Insurance (EI).

TST Overland Express adds Minny hub

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - TST Overland Express has announced it is expanding its transportation network with a new Winnipeg, Man.-Minneapolis, Minn. gateway.

Yanke affiliate buys up Saskatoon ice, freezer biz

SASKATOON, Sask. - Aero Delivery, an affiliate company of the Yanke Group of Companies, has acquired the land, buildings and operations of Saskatoon Fresh Pack and Fresh Pack Ice Makers in Saskatoon. ...

TCA, CarriersEdge now accepting nominations for Best Fleets to Drive For

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge have opened the nomination process for the third annual Best Fleets to Drive For contest.

Loblaw’s hybrid Class 8 pilot project underway (October 01, 2010)

BRAMPTON, Ont. - Loblaw Companies Limited has become the first Canadian retailer to pilot a hybrid Class 8 truck in an effort to improve fuel efficiency and reduce the fleet's carbon footprint. The co...

Post-mortem of a recession (October 01, 2010)

DALLAS, Texas - At the inaugural Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference here last month, US fleet managers spoke of the devastation wrought on their businesses by the recession and how they intend to m...

Bison Transport to build $2.5-million LCV marshalling yard in Windsor

WINDSOR, Ont. - Bison Transport has received approval to build a $2.5-million truck marshalling yard just east of Windsor which will serve as a hub for its long combination vehicle (LCV) operations.

CGI block, longer B50 life highlight upgrades to new International MaxxForce 7

DENVER, Col. - With Navistar International declaring it will be vigorously pursuing medium-duty market share, the performance of its new MaxxForce 7 engine will have much influence on whether the comp...

New company enters brake biz

ROME, Ga. - A new business has formed to provide commercial vehicle brakes and brake-related components to the trucking industry.

New Petes financed by Paccar come with incentives

TORONTO, Ont. - Paccar Financial is offering incentives for buyers of new Peterbilt trucks in Canada and the US. Qualifying buyers who finance their purchase through Paccar Financial will receive two ...

Shell launches nitrite-free extended life coolant for new engines

DALLAS, Texas - Shell Lubricants has launched a complete line of Rotella-branded heavy-duty coolants, which is headlined by a new Shell Rotella Ultra ELC, a nitrite-free coolant the company says can l...

John Erik Albrechtsen

WINNIPEG, Man. - John Erik Albrechtsen, manager of operations with Paul's Hauling began working in the family business when he was about 12 years of age.

International launches aggressive goal to capture 50% of medium-duty market

DENVER, Col. - Navistar International has launched a seven-stop training tour and pep rally for its sales reps, which it hopes will set the groundwork to launch an all-out assault on the medium-duty t...