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U.S. vaccine mandate could have “disastrous” effect on capacity: TCA

The U.S. vaccine mandate, if it goes through as proposed, would be a “game changer” with a “disastrous” effect on trucking capacity. That was the message David Heller, vice-president –…

Eaton meets emission limits with cylinder deactivation demo

Eaton’s Vehicle Group says it has been able to meet future emissions requirements using cylinder deactivation (CDA), in a demonstration that involved a close-coupled selective catalytic reduction aftertreatment system –…

Isaac Instruments CEO highlights year of challenges and successes

The trucking industry has faced a challenging year, but Isaac Instruments can point to achievements including a rapidly expanding team and some of Canada’s first certified electronic logging devices (ELDs).

Cargo theft risk high during U.S. Thanksgiving

CargoNet’s statistics show that there is enhanced risk of cargo theft around holiday periods as cargo thieves see extended closures of businesses as an opportunity to steal freight without detection.

Flooding shuts B.C. highways

Conditions have continued to deteriorate in B.C. due to heavy flooding, with more roads being heavily damaged and closed overnight. Reports indicate Vancouver has now been cut off from the…

Trailer orders slump in October as OEMs remain cautious in taking orders

Trailer orders fell 40% in October, and were down 70% year over year, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. The industry forecaster says trailer manufacturers continue to be slow…

U.S. FAST centers reopen, Canadian sites remain closed

Free and Secure Trade (FAST) enrolment centers located in the U.S. will reopen on Nov. 29, although those in Canada remain closed until further notice. Conditionally approved applicants can now…

No motor means no emissions standards, court says in trailer ruling

A U.S. court has dealt a blow to plans that would apply greenhouse gas limits and fuel-efficiency standards to heavy-duty trailers. Under a proposed rule, manufacturers would have been required…

Musket Transport helps deliver Christmas cheer to kids

Musket Transport on Monday helped deliver the first of many shipping containers filled with toys to the Salvation Army Mississauga Temple as part of the annual Toys for Tots campaign.

The trend toward automatic transmissions – what does it mean for the lubricant?

There are currently three different transmissions commonly available for the heavy-duty fleet sector – automatic, automated manual and manual. In North America, automation rates are estimated to have increased from…

Frustrations mount as fleets struggle to procure new iron

It was supposed to be a good year for Ennismore, Ont.-based arborist Treescape Canada. Owner Mike Crough made a major investment in a $600,000 Mack TerraPro with a Palfinger 35-ton…

KTC supports breast cancer research

Kenworth Truck Centres employees must be tickled pink with their latest fundraising initiative. Ten locations across Ontario participated in an October campaign for breast cancer awareness, selling co-branded merchandise to…

Legault bets on Quebec-designed electric trucks

Lion Electric president Marc Bedard said at the unveiling of his company’s financial results on November 10 that he wanted to “maintain the advantage of being the first in the…

First ELD warnings to come in December

Manitoba enforcement teams are holding firm to a timeline that will see written warnings issued to drivers and carriers not using certified electronic logging devices (ELDs) as of Dec. 12.

Uloth honored for service to industry

Rosedale Transport president Rolly Uloth has been awarded the Omnitracs – Ontario Trucking Association Service to Industry Award, widely recognized as one of the group’s highest annual honors. The long-time…