Volvo Group sponsors tree planting for Canadian veterans preview image Events Volvo Group sponsors tree planting for Canadian veterans June 17, 2019 WHITBY, Ont. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among the attendees at a tree planting ceremony June 14, sponsored by Volvo Group. The event was part of the Highway of…
Environment Canada delays rollout of GHG rules for trailers preview image Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Environment Canada delays rollout of GHG rules for trailers June 17, 2019 The Phase 2 GHG standards would include a focus on trailers, requiring enhancements such as side guards to help reduce greenhouse gases. OTTAWA, Ont. – Environment Canada will delay the…
Employers bracing for more pot problems: Expert preview image Border, Health/Safety, People, Trucking Life Employers bracing for more pot problems: Expert June 17, 2019 Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler of DriverCheck addressing PMTC delegates on Friday. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Eight months after recreational cannabis was legalized in Canada, employers are still grappling with issues related…
Equipment Truck-Lite integrates Stemco wireless products into Road Ready June 17, 2019 FALCONER, N.Y. – Truck-Lite has announced it has integrated Stemco wireless products into its Road Ready system, through its SmartBridge Integrator. The SmartBridge Integrator bridges OE trailer systems with the…
Kenworth T270 marks milestone at Ste-Therese truck plant preview image Equipment Kenworth T270 marks milestone at Ste-Therese truck plant June 17, 2019 STE-THERESE, Que. – Paccar has produced its 200,000th truck at the company’s medium-duty plant in Ste-Therese, Que. The Kenworth T270 was presented to Miller Industries, a long-time Kenworth customer. It…
Federal safety focus includes ELDs, autonomous tech preview image Federal safety focus includes ELDs, autonomous tech June 17, 2019 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Transport Canada’s Michael DeJong sees a transportation system undergoing a “major transformation” — and the federal government is looking for ways it can support the related…
A look back at the PMTC annual conference preview image A look back at the PMTC annual conference June 14, 2019 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s annual conference concluded in Niagara Falls, Ont., on Friday. Here’s look back at some of the events. Tom…
Economy ONroute Service Centres sold June 14, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – ONroute Service Centres – a chain of 23 service plazas and rest areas with a presence along major Ontario highways – has been sold to Arjun Infrastructure…
PMTC recognizes fleet graphics in 34th awards preview image Events, Trucking Life PMTC recognizes fleet graphics in 34th awards June 14, 2019 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Fleet graphics are often made of reflective material, but some were shining a little brighter than others during the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s…
Truck tech transforming the industry: Panel preview image Truck tech transforming the industry: Panel June 14, 2019 John G. Smith of Newcom Media moderates the session. The other panelists, from left, are Elias Demangos, John Bowen, Matt Richardson and Sanchia Duran. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – New onboard…
PMTC hands out annual honors preview image People PMTC hands out annual honors June 14, 2019 Matt Richardson of KRTS Transportation Specialists poses with Joshua Dobson, who is on the path to become a driver at Patene Building Supplies. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Toronto Raptors…
Ontario focusing roadside truck inspection resources preview image Health/Safety, Maintenance Ontario focusing roadside truck inspection resources June 13, 2019 Ontario Ministry of Transportation personnel were on hand to offer enforcement updates during the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s annual conference. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Ontario trucking industry’s…
Business Tips, Fuel/Emissions Run on Less Regional fleets named June 13, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. — Ten fleets will participate in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) Run on Less Regional program later this year, but none from Canada. Participating fleets…
Tim Dreyer named the Rick Austin Memorial Dispatcher of the Year preview image Tim Dreyer named the Rick Austin Memorial Dispatcher of the Year June 13, 2019 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Tim Dreyer has won the 2019 Rick Austin Memorial Dispatcher of the Year Award. Dreyer is a traffic manager and dispatcher with Patene Building Supplies. He…
PMTC names two drivers to Hall of Fame preview image People PMTC names two drivers to Hall of Fame June 13, 2019 David Judge of Praxair and Allan Huffman of John Deere are named to the PMTC’s Hall of Fame for Professional Drivers. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council…
