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The state of Canadian fleets discussed during in.sight User Conference

HOUSTON, Texas – Several issues affecting the Canadian trucking industry were addressed today in Houston, including the idea of mandating onboard video for fleets. Discussed during the PeopleNet and TMW…

Recruitment & Resources Expo sold out

TORONTO, Ont. — The inaugural Recruitment & Resources Expo that is set to take place September 15 is now sold out of booth space. The show, aimed at addressing the…

TransCore Link Logistics reveals 2018 scholarship recipients

TORONTO, Ont. —  This scholarship season marks the fourth year TransCore Link Logistics has given back to high school students. The LinkScholar Program identifies talented young people, affiliated with the…

Mack video features pair of drivers from Western Canada

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks’ sixth episode of its RoadLife series titled “Long Way From Home” features two western Canadian long-haul truck drivers. Bill Flynn, originally from Newfoundland, has spent…

Ritchie Bros.’ Edmonton auction breaks $78 million in sales

EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers held another successful auction in Edmonton this week, selling more than $78 million of equipment. “We continued to see strong pricing for equipment and…

Pride Truck Sales opens new locations in Calif.

Left to Right: Senior Vice President Vik Gupta, President and CEO Sulakhan Johal & Branch Manager Dildeep Johal FONTANA, Calif. – Canadian pre-owned retailer Pride Truck Sales is expanding again.

Best Fleets nominations now open

MARKHAM, Ont. – Is the fleet you drive for one of the best? If so, now’s your chance to nominate them for the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) Best Fleets to…

Want to spot brake defects? ‘Bend at the waist’

Brakes are a focus of roadside enforcement officers every day of the year, but the focus will intensify later this month during Brake Safety Week. Scheduled for Sept. 16-22, the week coordinated by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) combines education initiatives and inspections alike, depending on the jurisdiction. It has traditionally allowed enforcement teams to shine a light on a variety of systems and issues.

Stop and Think: Strategies to avoid brake violations

Despite steady enforcement initiatives such as Brake Safety Day, a part of the CVSA’s Operation Airbrake Program, brake-related defects continue to be a leading cause of out-of-service violations. But fleet maintenance departments have a direct impact on a fleet’s violation rate, since routine maintenance can prevent many of the defects found at roadside.

Volvo film underscores essential role of the professional truck driver

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Trucks is rolling out a new film to mark National Trucking Week in Canada and Truck Driver Appreciation Week in the U.S. “Professional truck drivers play…

Bendix upgrades Wingman Fusion

More powerful stopping, new features to be added next year

Bendix’s electronic parking brakes look to eliminate rollaways

ELYRIA, Ohio — The age-old red and yellow push/pull knobs used to activate and deactivate truck and trailer parking brakes may soon be a thing of the past, replaced with…

Betts Truck Parts names new procurement manager

FRESNO, Calif. – Betts Truck Parts & Service has named Sara Cox its new procurement and logistics manager. Cox has nearly 20 years of experience in a variety of industries,…

Navistar’s Q3 results reflect strong truck market

LISLE, Ill. – Navistar has announced a US$170-million profit for the third quarter, on revenues of $2.6 billion. This despite acknowledging an impact of supplier constraints that delayed deliveries and…

August another record-setting month for Class 8 orders

COLUMBUS, Ind. – North American Class 8 truck orders once again reached an all-time high in August, at 53,100 units, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. August bettered July…