People WBF celebrates two successful years of its Class 1 training program November 7, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Two years after launching its Class 1 driver training program, Women Building Futures (WBF) marked the occasion with a celebration this past October. Several alumni attended…
Quebec, NB land new Alliance Parts locations preview image Equipment Quebec, NB land new Alliance Parts locations November 7, 2019 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler’s Alliance Parts has announced its expansion to 15 new locations, including three in Eastern Canada. Two of the three standalone stores are Carrefour du Camion in…
Titanium eyeing ‘transformational’ acquisition preview image Economy Titanium eyeing ‘transformational’ acquisition November 7, 2019 BOLTON, Ont. – With a healthy balance sheet and downward pressure on freight volumes and rates, the time could be right for Titanium Transportation to make a sizeable acquisition. That…
Digital strategies to control collision costs preview image Paid Digital strategies to control collision costs November 6, 2019 Collisions are expensive, but Adam Wolk, director of fleet maintenance for Challenger Motor Freight in Cambridge, Ont., thinks some of those costs can be mitigated by analyzing root causes.
Andy Keith steers Seafood Express fleet to the future preview image Andy Keith steers Seafood Express fleet to the future November 6, 2019 CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. -- All the stars seemed to be aligned for Andy Keith to join the trucking industry. But it took some time before he was lured to Seafood Express.
Biermann survived his truck crash, but the struggles continue preview image Biermann survived his truck crash, but the struggles continue November 6, 2019 CALGARY, Alta. -- Truck driver Harley Biermann survived a 2010 highway crash, but he continues to contend with personal struggles in the aftermath.
Chevron unveils a lubricants ‘game changer’ preview image Border, Fuel/Emissions Chevron unveils a lubricants ‘game changer’ November 5, 2019 RICHMOND, Calif. – It has been more than 15 years in the making. And, on Tuesday, Chevron Products Co. took the wrap off Delo 600 ADF heavy-duty engine oil…
Equipment Class 8 orders bounced in October, but remained subdued November 5, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – North American Class 8 orders came in at 22,100 units in October, according to preliminary data from FTR, marking the strongest month since November 2018. However, they…
Equipment Mission Critical buys Purkeys Fleet Electric November 5, 2019 HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Mission Critical Electronics (MCE) has announced its acquisition of Purkeys Fleet Electric. Purkeys provides electric power solutions to truck fleets, liftgate manufacturers, trailer manufacturers, truck dealers…
Health/Safety Westcan and MADD aim to stop impaired driving with holiday campaign November 5, 2019 COQUITLAM, B.C. – With the holiday season around the corner, Westcan Bulk Transport and MADD Canada are shining a light on the perils of impaired driving. As part of the…
Events Women with Drive registration open November 5, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Registration is now open for Trucking HR Canada’s 2020 Women with Drive Leadership Summit, to be held March 12. Organizers say the event will offer new insights…
Equipment Manac buys Cobra Trailers November 5, 2019 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Rush Truck Centres of Canada has sold its Cobra Trailers subsidiary to Manac, the company announced. Rush Truck Centres will, however, maintain exclusive distributor rights for Cobra…
‘A love letter to the industry’ preview image People, Trucking Life ‘A love letter to the industry’ November 5, 2019 Joel Miller, the author of 100 Years of Trucking in Atlantic Canada. This Scotia Equipment store in Halifax was the forerunner of Parts for Trucks. PfT photo. HALIFAX,…
Events Edmonton auctions remain hot for Ritchie Bros. November 4, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers continue to see huge success in Edmonton, Alta., selling $101 million during its most recent auction. Seven weeks after selling more than 10,700 items…
Orange EV expands manufacturing capabilities preview image Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Orange EV expands manufacturing capabilities November 4, 2019 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Orange EV, a manufacturer of fully-electric Class 8 trucks, announced it is moving to a manufacturing facility with five times the production capacity it has today.
