Round 2: Put the Brakes On the 70% Increase in Commercial Vehicle Plate Fees preview image Round 2: Put the Brakes On the 70% Increase in Commercial Vehicle Plate Fees The ongoing campaign by Ontario Trucking Association to put the brakes on the government’s proposed 70% increase in commercial vehicle licence fees is having an impact. Thanks…
BCTA Awarded $196,000 for Immigrant Driver Projects The Immigrant Employment Council of BC has announced 11 projects, including one proposed by the BC Trucking Association (BCTA), to be funded under the $1.4 million Employer Innovation Fund (EIF)…
CVSA Releases 2013 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria preview image CVSA Releases 2013 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that the 2013 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria Handbook and Pictorial (OOSC), which goes into effect on April 1st, 2013, is now available.
GROWING GAP OF TRUCK DRIVERS WILL BE COSTLY TO CANADIAN ECONOMY Tens of thousands of truck drivers are approaching retirement age, but very few young people and immigrants are entering the industry. A new Conference Board of Canada report concludes that…
Trucking Career Expo addresses Industry Challenges preview image Trucking Career Expo addresses Industry Challenges A Trucking Career Panel and Expo was held at triOS College in Brampton on February 12th. The panel discussion featured representatives of local transport companies like Kriska, SGT, TST Truckload…
Trucking Career Expo addresses Industry Challenges preview image Trucking Career Expo addresses Industry Challenges A Trucking Career Panel and Expo was held at triOS College in Brampton on February 12th. The panel discussion featured representatives of local transport companies like Kriska, SGT, TST Truckload…
ABRAMS TOWING continues to support ATSSA preview image ABRAMS TOWING continues to support ATSSA The monthly meeting of Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) Toronto Chapter was held on February 13th. The evening was graciously hosted and sponsored by Abrams Towing. Abrams Towing Services…
ABRAMS TOWING continues to support ATSSA preview image ABRAMS TOWING continues to support ATSSA The monthly meeting of Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) Toronto Chapter was held on February 13th. The evening was graciously hosted and sponsored by Abrams Towing. Abrams Towing Services…
Canada strengthens vehicle safety standards The Government of Canada has announced important safety regulations requiring new vehicles in Canada to include shoulder belts in the rear centre seat. “Ensuring the safety of Canadian families is very important…
MAHINDRA BUYS NAVISTAR’S STAKE IN INDIA JVs preview image MAHINDRA BUYS NAVISTAR’S STAKE IN INDIA JVs Indian auto major Mahindra & Mahindra has completed the entire buyout of its stake in US-based Navistar in two joint ventures – Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd (MNAL) and Mahindra Navistar Engines Pvt…
Kenworth T680 Named ATD Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of the Year preview image Kenworth T680 Named ATD Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of the Year The aerodynamic Kenworth T680 with the PACCAR MX-13 engine was named the 2013 Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of the Year by the American Truck Dealers (ATD) at the annual ATD…
20 Fleets Named Best Fleets to Drive For by TCA and CarriersEdge preview image 20 Fleets Named Best Fleets to Drive For by TCA and CarriersEdge Twenty trucking companies from across North America have been named the 2013 Best Fleets to Drive For by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge. The annual…
Canada’s Truck Drivers Say Lack of Quality Parking Affects Operations, Health Over 60 per cent of truck drivers say they routinely have trouble finding parking or places to rest while operating in Canada; while an overwhelming majority report…
Grand Opening held for SMS Logistics preview image Grand Opening held for SMS Logistics The official Grand Opening of SMS Logistics Inc was held in grand style on Saturday, 2nd February, 2013. SMS offers a variety of services which include trucking, warehousing and reliable…
Roll Stability Control now Available on Western Star Trucks preview image Roll Stability Control now Available on Western Star Trucks Western Star trucks, Inc. has announced that Meritor’s WABCO Roll Stability Control System (RSC) is now available on Western Star 4700, 4800 and 4900 truck models equipped with Meritor’s anti-lock…
