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UltraLoft comes to Peterbilt Model 567

Peterbilt 567 buyers now have the option of UltraLoft sleeper configurations, adding an integral sleeper to the truck featuring pod-mounted headlamps, a Metton hood, and stainless steel grille. The…

Manitoba fleets eligible for more rebates

Manitoba fleets can once again apply for rebates on fuel-saving technologies and retrofits through the Efficient Trucking Program. “We continue to work toward the goal of GHG reduction and the…

Be your own advocate, trucking school CEO says

“Remember that your voice matters and your ideas matter just as much as your male counterparts,” Meenakshi Walia says. When you feel you are being disregarded, you must be your…

Randhawas balance work, family life

“We talk for at least three hours every day,” says Navjot Randhawa. Communication is key for husband and wife who drive tractor-trailers for a living. “I do most of the…

Produce haulers can resolve disputes with a membership

Depending upon your position in the transportation industry, it is worth considering membership in the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC). The DRC is a not-for-profit organization that provides…

Dash cams complement – but don’t replace – the human element

Dash cams don’t lie. But dash cams also don’t tell the whole truth. Eyesight is better than a dash cam, however, eyesight isn’t always translated properly to the memory. It’s…

My daughter’s accident reinforces drinking and driving stance

I have a confession to make: I’m very nearly a teetotaler. I do have maybe two or three glasses of wine a year with dinner, and for three successive nights…

Post-Covid infrastructure plans could build a prosperous future

Canada’s infrastructure is crumbling. Make no mistake about it. You can feel it in your kidneys every time the wheels connect with a pothole, and track it in terms of…

Trucking recommendations emerge in report on ‘hard market’ for insurance

Insurance companies have been paying out more in trucking-related claims than they collect in premiums. But a new insurance industry report makes a series of recommendations to help address rising…

Canadian AI businesses building a future in trucking

It’s been almost 25 years since Skynet first became “self-aware”. The fictional computer began making its own decisions at 2:14 am Eastern Time on Aug. 29, 1997, to be precise.

Summer truck shipments to feed children in need

Trucks for Change, the Canadian Trucking Alliance’s Blue Ribbon Task Force, and Food Banks Canada are joining forces in a campaign to deliver food for children in need this summer.

Detroit engines eligible for extended warranties

Detroit DD13, DD15 and DD16 engines that have expired warranties are now eligible for the new Detroit OE Advantage extended warranty coverage from Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). (Photo:…

Kenworth unveils 52-inch flatroof

Kenworth has unveiled a 52-inch flat roof sleeper to support applications like cranes, pumps, and car haulers. That can combine with the Kenworth AG400L rear suspension’s new 6.5-inch ride…

Fleets challenged to take advantage of ‘perfect storm’: ACT

Industry analyst ACT Research says while the economy, freight, and trucking indicators are all at or near record highs, there are challenges percolating beneath the surface. “Our heavy-duty forecast continues…

Canadian spot market load volumes remained healthy in April

Canadian spot market load volumes on the Loadlink platform decreased 14% in April, or 5% when considering the number of business days between March and April. That reflects normal seasonal…