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Funeral convoy to honor Leonard Kane Sr.

SURREY, BC - Leonard Kane Sr., founder of Len's Transportation Group, has died. Kane's family reported the elder Kane, 84, passed away peacefully in his home July 16 after a brave battle with cancer. Len's Transportation and the Kane family are inviting those that knew him to participate in a Heavy Truck Funeral Convoy, followed by a celebration of life at the Sandman Signature Hotel, on July 29. The convoy will begin at 3 p.m. pst leaving from the Ranger Transport yard in Surrey, B.C.

Four former Pilot employees make deals

KNOXVILLE, TN - Four former employees accused in a multi-million dollar diesel fuel rebate scheme have reached a deal with U.S. federal prosecutors.

Brinks Canada celebrates 90 years

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Companies shipping secure goods in Canada have been relying on Brinks Canada since before the second world war.

White House agenda loses speed limiter law

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Neither the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be looking to make speed-limiters mandatory in the U.S. in the near future.

AMTA super happy about super single approval

CALGARY, AB. - The Government of Alberta has cleared super single tires for use throughout the province.

The Guarantee, NAL Insurance announce partnership

TORONTO, Ont.  — The Guarantee Company of North America and NAL Insurance has partnered together to offer customers of the innovative Guarantee Transportation Solution (GTS) a comprehensive Workplace Safety and…

Kenworth projects strong vocational market

RENTON, WA -- The first half of 2017 has been good to the trucking industry, and to the vocational market in particular, and going into the second half of the year the underlying economic fundamentals look equally promising. That's the view from Renton, Washington, where Paccar vice president and Kenworth general manager Mike Dozier addressed reporters at a press event on Friday, July 21.

TP Commercial to get new head office

ROME, GA - TP Commercial Solutions -- the commercial arm of Pirelli Tire North America -- is establishing a new head office in San Diego, California, on September 1.

Commercial vehicles are top priority: Goodale

OTTAWA, ON. - The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Ralph Goodale, says the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has made improvements to facilitate the movement of commercial vehicles its top priority.

David Abney signs UPS onto diversity pledge

ATLANTA, GA - UPS CEO and Chairman David Abney has taken a pledge to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Abney signed the pledge just a month after 175 CEOs came together to launch the "CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion" program, aimed at creating a more welcoming work environment for everyone.

Minister Goodhall answers CTA coalition letter

TORONTO, Ont. –The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Ralph Goodale, recently responded to a CTA-led coalition letter outlining concerns with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) IT systems and…

Trailer production rises in June

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trailer production surpassed 27,000 units in June, marking a 6% increase over May and a 5% gain year-over-year. ACT Research says the strong production volumes were in…

IN PRINT — Trucks Unplugged: Diagnostic data is on the air

One of Central Oregon Truck's T680s had already crossed into Canada this March when the news arrived: Something seemed wrong with the fuel pressure. Sensor-generated warnings are never exactly welcome news, but Pape Kenworth was able to confirm the fuel system was already due for some scheduled maintenance. It looked like the driver could complete the southern leg of the trip to Denver.

Transit celebrates production milestone

LAVAL, QC -- Transit Truck Bodies passed a production milestone this month, delivering the 50,000th truck body it has built since 1978.

Rent a Wrench: deciding what to outsource

Maintenance is a fact of life whether it involves a preventive oil change or roadside repair. But the question of whether the work should be completed in a fleet shop or by a subcontractor will be a matter of careful number crunching and personal preference.