Trucking Life STA looks to improve industry image and attract new workers December 9, 2019 REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) is on a mission to change the general public’s impression of the trucking industry. Susan Ewart, executive director of the STA, said…
People Maxim raises money for Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg December 9, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – Maxim Truck and Trailer flipped a lot pancakes Dec. 5, raising $27,202 for the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg. With over 450 Manitobans attending the annual charity…
Volvo Group invests in U.S. venture capital fund preview image Border Volvo Group invests in U.S. venture capital fund December 9, 2019 GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Volvo Group Venture Capital has invested in Autotech Ventures, a U.S. venture capital fund focusing on startups in the $3-trillion ground transportation sector. Autotech Ventures currently…
OTA says it’s working with MTO to tackle truck safety preview image OTA says it’s working with MTO to tackle truck safety December 9, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association says the Ministry of Transportation has a holistic plan to tackle truck safety that will effectively address the concerns outlined last week…
Hino Central Fraser Valley is Dealer of the Year preview image Hino Central Fraser Valley is Dealer of the Year December 9, 2019 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Hino Motors Canada (HMC) has named Hino Central Fraser Valley of Langley, B.C., the Dealer of the Year. The award was presented to Hino Central Fraser…
Eaton to discontinue Procision transmission: Exclusive preview image Eaton to discontinue Procision transmission: Exclusive December 9, 2019 BEACHWOOD, Ohio -- Today's Trucking has learned that Eaton is no longer producing its Procision dual-clutch automated transmission and will discontinue production at the end of the year.
B.C. trucker named national Driver of the Year preview image People B.C. trucker named national Driver of the Year December 6, 2019 Price’s trucking career spans more than 32 years and over 4 million accident-free miles
New stretch of Highway 407 opens Monday preview image New stretch of Highway 407 opens Monday December 6, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Highway 407 East project has been completed ahead of schedule, and the expanded stretch will be open to drivers Monday, the government announced Friday. The…
Cynthia Nagamatsu is TTC president preview image People, Trucking Life Cynthia Nagamatsu is TTC president December 6, 2019 A colleague congratulates Cynthia Nagamatsu, left, at Thursday’s dinner. TORONTO, Ont. — The Toronto Transportation Club has named Cynthia Nagamatsu president. Nagamatsu, vice-president of commercial client services…
Court approves lawsuit against R.I. truck tolls preview image Border Court approves lawsuit against R.I. truck tolls December 6, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations has hailed a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit that held the trucking group’s lawsuit over Rhode…
Geotab CEO talks telematics, tech, and a promising future preview image Geotab CEO talks telematics, tech, and a promising future December 6, 2019 OAKVILLE, Ont. -- Geotab, which began as a small family business in 2000, is now a vehicle telematics powerhouse that's closing in on 2 million subscribers around the world.
Economy Michelin and Denray Tire expand services in Western Canada December 5, 2019 GREENVILLE, S.C. – Denray Tire is joining Michelin Retread Technologies as a franchisee manufacturing commercial truck retreads, servicing Manitoba and Saskatchewan. A family-owned and operated company in Western Canada, Denray…
Isaac user conference attracts 250+ preview image Events Isaac user conference attracts 250+ December 5, 2019 It’s the fourth time Isaac has invited industry representatives to a user conference. SAINT-BRUNO-de-MONTARVILLE, Que. – Isaac Instruments attracted more than 250 industry representatives to its fourth annual user conference,…
Engines over 10L will dominate Class 8 market; ACT preview image Border Engines over 10L will dominate Class 8 market; ACT December 5, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Engines over 10L are projected to account for…
Volvo invests in California AI company preview image Border Volvo invests in California AI company December 5, 2019 GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Volvo Group Venture Capital has invested in California-based Apex.AI, a software developer in autonomous mobility, the company announced Thursday. The investment will fund the development of…
