Chevron unveils a lubricants ‘game changer’ preview image Sustainability Chevron unveils a lubricants ‘game changer’ November 5, 2019 RICHMOND, Calif. – It has been more than 15 years in the making. And, on Tuesday, Chevron Products Co. took the wrap off Delo 600 ADF heavy-duty engine oil…
Equipment Class 8 orders bounced in October, but remained subdued November 5, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – North American Class 8 orders came in at 22,100 units in October, according to preliminary data from FTR, marking the strongest month since November 2018. However, they…
Equipment Mission Critical buys Purkeys Fleet Electric November 5, 2019 HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Mission Critical Electronics (MCE) has announced its acquisition of Purkeys Fleet Electric. Purkeys provides electric power solutions to truck fleets, liftgate manufacturers, trailer manufacturers, truck dealers…
Health & Safety Westcan and MADD aim to stop impaired driving with holiday campaign November 5, 2019 COQUITLAM, B.C. – With the holiday season around the corner, Westcan Bulk Transport and MADD Canada are shining a light on the perils of impaired driving. As part of the…
Human Resources Women with Drive registration open November 5, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Registration is now open for Trucking HR Canada’s 2020 Women with Drive Leadership Summit, to be held March 12. Organizers say the event will offer new insights…
Equipment Manac buys Cobra Trailers November 5, 2019 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Rush Truck Centres of Canada has sold its Cobra Trailers subsidiary to Manac, the company announced. Rush Truck Centres will, however, maintain exclusive distributor rights for Cobra…
‘A love letter to the industry’ preview image Transportation ‘A love letter to the industry’ November 5, 2019 Joel Miller, the author of 100 Years of Trucking in Atlantic Canada. This Scotia Equipment store in Halifax was the forerunner of Parts for Trucks. PfT photo. HALIFAX,…
Equipment Edmonton auctions remain hot for Ritchie Bros. November 4, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers continue to see huge success in Edmonton, Alta., selling $101 million during its most recent auction. Seven weeks after selling more than 10,700 items…
Orange EV expands manufacturing capabilities preview image Equipment Orange EV expands manufacturing capabilities November 4, 2019 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Orange EV, a manufacturer of fully-electric Class 8 trucks, announced it is moving to a manufacturing facility with five times the production capacity it has today.
Equipment Mack ratifies agreement with UAW employees November 4, 2019 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks announced it has ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with its United Auto Workers employees. The UAW went on strike in recent weeks, halting truck…
Jacobs takes to the road to highlight new tech preview image Equipment Jacobs takes to the road to highlight new tech November 4, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Jacobs Vehicle Systems is hitting the road to promote its new technologies, including a high-power density (HPD) engine brake. The first stop was the North American Commercial…
Business Management J&R Hall Transport to open facility at CentrePort Canada November 1, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – CentrePort Canada welcomed nine new companies at its Winnipeg, Man., location, including trucking company J&R Hall Transport. Companies have either established operations or are in the process…
Infrastructure Regina bypass opens November 1, 2019 REGINA, Sask. – The much-anticipated Regina bypass officially opened Oct. 28, comprising 61 km of road, 37 km of which is newly built and 24 km having been upgraded. Construction…
Health & Safety Why not us? How to improve fleet performance November 1, 2019 I have done a dozen or more Retention Action Plan rollouts over the past couple of years. One of the key questions that I pose to folks during the onsite…
WSIB sanctions more Driver Inc. fleets preview image Human Resources WSIB sanctions more Driver Inc. fleets November 1, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board has sanctioned dozens more Ontario-based fleets for using Driver Inc. to avoid paying premiums, the Ontario Trucking Association said Friday.
