Geotab addresses Canadian challenges preview image Technology Geotab addresses Canadian challenges February 5, 2020 From the basement of an aspiring technology guru to the halls of the San Diego Convention Center, Geotab is a growing telematics company that, despite its success, has not forgotten…
People Four arrested in Regina Co-op Refinery labor dispute February 5, 2020 REGINA, Sask. – Four people have been arrested for mischief and disobeying a court order related to the labor dispute at Regina’s Co-op Refinery complex. Reginal Police Services arrested Ryan…
Border Rally to take place near Surrey, B.C., border crossing February 5, 2020 SURREY, B.C. – Those entering Canada from the the Peace Arch border crossing near Surrey, B.C., could see longer wait times today, as members of the Customs and Immigrations Union…
Road Knights hope to bring drivers together, educate Alberta youth preview image People Road Knights hope to bring drivers together, educate Alberta youth February 5, 2020 Brimming with passion and enthusiasm for all things trucking, Alberta’s new Road Knights can hardly wait to take their message to the province’s youth. Miles McNabb, Henry Wolf, David Horst,…
Environment, safety, image among top priorities for western associations preview image Trucking Life Environment, safety, image among top priorities for western associations February 5, 2020 Nearly a month into the new year, trucking associations across Western Canada have shifted their focus to 2020, with the environment, industry image, and training all at the top of…
Goodyear upbeat on 2020, with new services and a high-mileage steer tire preview image Equipment Goodyear upbeat on 2020, with new services and a high-mileage steer tire February 5, 2020 AURORA, Col. — Goodyear is going into 2020 on an upbeat mood, if not quite bullish. Talk around the “commercial” table here at Goodyear’s 2020 Customer Conference in Aurora, Colorado,…
Annual private fleet survey open for input February 5, 2020 MILTON, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) has launched its fourth-annual private fleet benchmarking survey as it looks to gather deeper insights into those…
Class 8 orders remain soft preview image Border, Equipment Class 8 orders remain soft February 5, 2020 Preliminary Class 8 truck orders totaled 17,700 units in January, according to both FTR and ACT Research, down about 12% from December but up 12% year-over-year. January continued the…
Opinions mixed on increased biodiesel content in Manitoba fuel supply preview image Fuel/Emissions Opinions mixed on increased biodiesel content in Manitoba fuel supply February 4, 2020 WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitoba’s announcement that it will increase the content of biodiesel in its fuel supply from 2% to 5% has been met with varying reactions from those in…
New fines, inspections coming in ‘Driver Inc.’ fight preview image Economy, Regulations New fines, inspections coming in ‘Driver Inc.’ fight February 4, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada’s federal government will roll out a series of initiatives this year in the fight against Driver Inc. – a business model that involves mis-classifying employees…
C.A.T. buys Penner International preview image Economy C.A.T. buys Penner International February 3, 2020 COTEAU-DU-LAC, Que. – C.A.T. has announced its purchase of 300-plus truck fleet Penner International. C.A.T. says the move will contribute to its continued development of its business in Western Canada.
Peterbilt chooses Meritor to supply battery electric systems preview image Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Peterbilt chooses Meritor to supply battery electric systems February 3, 2020 DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt has chosen Meritor as the primary supplier of integrated battery electric systems for its Models 579EV and 520EV. “Peterbilt is leading the charge when it…
Kenworth appoints 2020 Dealer Council preview image Border Kenworth appoints 2020 Dealer Council February 3, 2020 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth Truck Co. has named the 2020 Kenworth Dealer Council members. The council has eight executives, representing 426 Kenworth dealerships in Canada and the U.S. The…
Testing of e-documents for dangerous goods shipments underway preview image Testing of e-documents for dangerous goods shipments underway February 3, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Transport Canada has begun testing the use of electronic documents for dangerous goods shipments, the federal agency announced on its website. The Transportation of Dangerous Goods…
Wabco takes over aftermarket destiny, prepares for future preview image Economy Wabco takes over aftermarket destiny, prepares for future January 31, 2020 GRAPEVINE, Texas – Aftermarket suppliers who wanted Wabco products have long turned to Meritor for the orders. But no longer. As members of the industry gathered during Heavy Duty…
