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Trucking community mourns Vernon Erb

WILMOT TOWNSHIP, Ont. – The trucking community is paying tribute to Vernon Erb, founder of the Erb Group of Companies, who passed away Wednesday. He was 84. “It is with…

Petroleum commentary: The world is trying to fight off an invisible enemy

Making predictions brings out the unpredictable in predicting. In energy reports and observations in the past, I have opined that there are 16 factors that go into the final prices…

Trucking is in vogue, thanks to drivers

OTTAWA, Ont. – Truck drivers have helped boost the image of the industry because of the role they play in keeping the economy running during the Covid-19 crisis, according to…

Dalmac fleet goes on the auction block

EDMONTON, Alta. – Dalmac Energy’s entire fleet of oilfield service trucks and trailers will be sold off at a virtual auction June 3. The auction will be conducted by GA…

Father-son technician duo gets the job done

Since the age of 12, Randy Pace has wanted to be in the business of pulling engines apart. “Sometimes I would win, sometimes I’d lose, but I was always working…

OOIDA pushes for greater broker transparency

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is urging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to improve broker transparency through greater enforcement of existing rules. “Brokers have…

Quebec truck driving instructors protest Covid-19 layoffs

MIRABEL, Que. — About 40 truck driver training instructors from Centre de formation en transport de Saint-Jérôme (CFTR) took to the streets yesterday to protest their layoffs associated with Covid-19.

Reefer unit for trailers that are split lengthwise

Carrier Transicold’s Vector 8611MT multi-temperature refrigeration unit is designed for trailers that are split lengthwise by a center dividing wall. The all-electric unit creates two refrigerated compartments without needing a…

Truck crossings continue to fall

OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering the country dropped again last week, according to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). It said Tuesday arrivals during the week…

Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions until June 21

OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada and the U.S. have agreed to keep the border closed to all non-essential travel until June 21, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday. Photo: CBSA The…

ECONOMIC WATCH: Truck tonnage plummets most in 26 years

ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage plummeted 12.2% in April, according to the latest data from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “April’s monthly decline was the largest in 26…

Waste hauler takes delivery of first Autocar DC-64R

HOUSTON, Texas – Autocar has delivered its first DC-64R conventional roll-off waste truck to WCA Waste Corporation. The company says WCA helped develop specific features and benefits during the product…

Prestolite begins production on Extreme alternators

Prestolite Electric will begin to produce a new line of Leece-Neville IdlePro Extreme 24-volt, 275-amp brushless alternators later this month. The high-efficiency and high-output alternators offer exceptional output at lower…

High confidence in tire pressure systems: report

TORONTO, Ont. – Tire pressure systems continue to advance, and the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) says the confidence in adopting such equipment should be high – as…

Dan Griffin to lead Dana’s global aftermarket units

MAUMEE, Ohio – Dana Inc. has announced an expanded leadership role for Dan Griffin. As senior director, aftermarket and digital solutions, he will lead Dana’s global aftermarket business units, the…