Falcon Equipment expands product line preview image Equipment Falcon Equipment expands product line June 22, 2020 SURREY, B.C. – Falcon Equipment has added Beauroc dump bodies to its line, as its exclusive dealer in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. It has also become a Parker Motion…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Trailer orders remain at historic lows preview image Economy, Equipment ECONOMIC WATCH: Trailer orders remain at historic lows June 22, 2020 COLUMBUS, Ind. – May trailer orders improved from April, but were still the second weakest month ever, reported ACT Research in its State of the Industry: U.S. Trailer Report. Net…
Canadian trucks shine in 2021 Mack calendar preview image Trucking Life Canadian trucks shine in 2021 Mack calendar June 22, 2020 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Canadian trucks will have a starring role in the 2021 Mack Trucks calendar, accounting for five of the 12 available positions. Mack fans used the OEM’s…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Canadian spot market load volumes recovering preview image Economy ECONOMIC WATCH: Canadian spot market load volumes recovering June 22, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics has reported spot market load volumes increased 5% in May, but were still 42% off May 2019 volumes. (Source: TransCore Link Logistics) With the…
P.S.I. recognizes top trailer manufacturers preview image Equipment P.S.I. recognizes top trailer manufacturers June 22, 2020 SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) has awarded six trailer manufacturers for their role in advancing the penetration rates of its Meritor Tire Inflation System. Momentum Awards, given…
Ontario infrastructure projects get $42M preview image Economy, Infrastructure Ontario infrastructure projects get $42M June 19, 2020 PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, Ont. — The federal and provincial governments have announced funding for 10 road and bridge projects in Central and Eastern Ontario. Ottawa is investing over $22 million…
Alliance Truck Parts continues to expand preview image Equipment Alliance Truck Parts continues to expand June 19, 2020 PORTLAND, Ore. – Alliance Truck Parts continues to expand its retail footprint, opening six new Canadian locations as well as its 100th store, located in Lexington, S.C. “Alliance Parts is…
A look at race relations in trucking preview image People, Trucking Life A look at race relations in trucking June 19, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Trucker Ahmed Issa still remembers the testy conversation between two of his former Hyndman Transport colleagues, one white and the other African-Canadian, a few years ago. Ahmed…
Hyliion finds partner, will list on NYSE preview image Equipment, Fuel/Emissions, Mergers & Acquisitions Hyliion finds partner, will list on NYSE June 19, 2020 AUSTIN, Texas – Electric powertrain specialist Hyliion has merged with Tortoise Acquisition Corp., and will list on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HYLN. Hyliion says the move…
New truck parking opens near border preview image Border, Infrastructure, Trucking Life New truck parking opens near border June 19, 2020 WINDSOR, Ont. – A new parking lot for trucks and trailers has opened close to the Ambassador Bridge in Amherstburg, Ont. Phase 1 of Townline Parking is complete with…
Quebec initiative addresses truck driver PTSD, and Covid-19 stress preview image Quebec initiative addresses truck driver PTSD, and Covid-19 stress June 18, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. – Patrick Forgues was introduced to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 2013 — the day a man committed suicide by throwing himself in the path of his truck.
Ontario to resume licensing tests, continues to recognize recently expired licences preview image Regulations Ontario to resume licensing tests, continues to recognize recently expired licences June 18, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario will gradually phase in licensing tests beginning June 22, as DriveTest Centers reopen following closures that were required as a public health measure to help prevent…
Tri Truck Centre named Hino Canada Dealer of the Year preview image Equipment Tri Truck Centre named Hino Canada Dealer of the Year June 18, 2020 BARRIE, Ont. – Tri Truck Centre has once again been named Hino’s 2019 Canadian Dealer of the Year. It won the award every year from 2014 to 2017, inclusive. “I…
ECONOMIC WATCH: ‘Signs of life’ in trailer market, FTR says preview image Economy, Equipment ECONOMIC WATCH: ‘Signs of life’ in trailer market, FTR says June 18, 2020 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Final net trailer orders for May totaled just 4,300 units, up 1,200% from “dismal” April activity but down 64% year-over-year with elevated cancelations, FTR reported. All segments…
Volvo deploys first electric VNR preview image Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Volvo deploys first electric VNR June 18, 2020 FONTANA, Calif. – Volvo Trucks North America has deployed its first VNR electric truck as part of the Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solution (LIGHTS) project. TEC Equipment’s Fontana, Calif.,…
