Features

Kinedyne opens doors to new Toronto facility

TORONTO, Ont. - Kinedyne Canada, one of the industry's leading cargo control companies, officially opened the doors to its new facility just north of Toronto recently.

TransX expands operations

CALGARY, Alta. - The TransX Group of Companies is positioned to expand its Canadian scope and capacity, especially in refrigerated freight service, by acquiring Luke's Cartage, Vanalta Transpork and E...

Purolator to build new hub

ST. LAURENT, Que. - Purolator Courier plans to build a state-of-the-art facility in St. Laurent, Que., with operations at the new facility expected to be in full-swing by July of next year.

Getting the most out of your Cat

FERGUS, Ont. - If you're a 5.5 mile per gallon driver, a few adjustments to your driving habits could result in a pay hike of more than US$18,000 per year (based on diesel prices of US$3/gallon).

NAL PATH raises money for cancer

FERGUS, Ont. - NAL PATH Insurance Brokers (NAL) raised more than $2,000 for the Breast Cancer Society of Canada at the Fergus Truck Show.

Court backing prevents further port strikes

VANCOUVER, B.C. - With backing from the Federal Court of Canada it was business as usual this summer for the Vancouver Port Authority (VPA), as it continues to rebuild its image from the previous summ...

Countdown to 2007: Fuel

The US Environmental Protection Agency is demanding the trucking industry reduce its emissions by 90% in 2007. It's no small feat, and in order to comply, manufacturers will have to introduce new comp...

Stolen rig makes its way back home

AIRDRIE, Alta. - It was more than just the fact that one of Ken Bilben's trucks was stolen, but from where the truck was stolen.

What you need to know about drug testing Canadian drivers

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. - Canadian carriers have very little direction from government when it comes to drug and alcohol testing for drivers, but that doesn't mean employers can't implement and enfo...

Cat fuel mileage guru set to ease off the throttle for good

FERGUS, Ont. - Phil Hook, Caterpillar's fuel economy guru who helped train thousands of North American drivers on how to maximize their fuel mileage, is retiring.

Fergus Truck Show winners announced

FERGUS, Ont. - Show and Shine winners at the 21st annual Fergus Truck Show included: Jimmy Warner, Best Owner/Operator's Working Tractor; Frank Perkins, Best Flat Top Working Tractor; Mike Frank, Best...

Back to school

TORONTO, Ont. - Ask any safety manager and they'll tell you a well-trained driver is a safe driver. The problem is getting policy and safety updates to a fleet that might be spread out across North Am...

Trucks ahoy!

FERGUS, Ont. - Avast maties and avert yer eyes to a sight you've ne'er afore seen this side of Davy Jones' locker. 'Tis a fine vessel from bow to stern, decked out in the finest paint and detailing th...

Smokin’ (September 01, 2006)

FERGUS, Ont. - A unique fatherly gesture has changed the summers for a Calgary truck enthusiast with a passion for speed.

Back behind the wheel: It’s getting hot in here: Preventing heat illness

862;This month I have decided to talk about heat illness due to the fact that we have been experiencing record breaking temperatures this summer. I know most of you spend the majority of your day in y...