Mack Museum pays tribute to refuse industry preview image Equipment Mack Museum pays tribute to refuse industry June 19, 2019 ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Mack is highlighting the refuse industry through a special exhibit at the Mack Trucks Historical Museum in Allentown, Pa. The exhibit is titled: Keeping America Clean: The…
Transportation OTA welcomes Thunder Bay’s rejection of DTR bylaw June 19, 2019 Image courtesy: City of Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association has welcomed a decision by Thunder Bay city council not to adopt the proposed Designated Truck…
U.S. truck tonnage slips in May preview image Business Management U.S. truck tonnage slips in May June 19, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage slipped 6.1% in May, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). That came on the heels of a surprising 7% jump in April.
Quick Truck Lube opens Napanee location preview image Equipment Quick Truck Lube opens Napanee location June 19, 2019 NAPANEE, Ont. – Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Truckers visiting the newest Quick Truck Lube at Exit 579 on Hwy. 401 in…
Manitoba’s top drivers awarded preview image Transportation Manitoba’s top drivers awarded June 18, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) announced the winners of the Provincial Truck Driving Championship, which was held June 15 in Winnipeg, Man. First place winners make up…
QTA renews ExpoCam support for next 20 years preview image Transportation QTA renews ExpoCam support for next 20 years June 18, 2019 Newcom Media President Joe Glionna, ACQ President and CEO Marc Cadieux, and Newcom Media Chairman Jim Glionna celebrate their continuing business relationship. MONTREAL, Que. — Newcom Media Inc. and the…
Brake Safety Week to focus on brake hoses, tubing preview image Transportation Brake Safety Week to focus on brake hoses, tubing June 18, 2019 GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is scheduling its annual Brake Safety Week for Sept. 15-22, and will place a particular focus on brake hoses and…
Volvo Group joins forces with NVIDIA to develop platform for autonomous trucks preview image Transportation Volvo Group joins forces with NVIDIA to develop platform for autonomous trucks June 18, 2019 GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo Group announced today that it has teamed up with NVIDIA to deliver self-driving commercial and industrial vehicles. Martin Lundstedt, president and CEO of the Volvo Group,…
Volvo Group sponsors tree planting for Canadian veterans preview image Infrastructure Volvo Group sponsors tree planting for Canadian veterans June 17, 2019 WHITBY, Ont. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among the attendees at a tree planting ceremony June 14, sponsored by Volvo Group. The event was part of the Highway of…
Employers bracing for more pot problems: Expert preview image Health & Safety Employers bracing for more pot problems: Expert June 17, 2019 Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler of DriverCheck addressing PMTC delegates on Friday. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Eight months after recreational cannabis was legalized in Canada, employers are still grappling with issues related…
Equipment Truck-Lite integrates Stemco wireless products into Road Ready June 17, 2019 FALCONER, N.Y. – Truck-Lite has announced it has integrated Stemco wireless products into its Road Ready system, through its SmartBridge Integrator. The SmartBridge Integrator bridges OE trailer systems with the…
Kenworth T270 marks milestone at Ste-Therese truck plant preview image Equipment Kenworth T270 marks milestone at Ste-Therese truck plant June 17, 2019 STE-THERESE, Que. – Paccar has produced its 200,000th truck at the company’s medium-duty plant in Ste-Therese, Que. The Kenworth T270 was presented to Miller Industries, a long-time Kenworth customer. It…
A look back at the PMTC annual conference preview image Business Management A look back at the PMTC annual conference June 14, 2019 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s annual conference concluded in Niagara Falls, Ont., on Friday. Here’s look back at some of the events. Tom…
Transportation ONroute Service Centres sold June 14, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – ONroute Service Centres – a chain of 23 service plazas and rest areas with a presence along major Ontario highways – has been sold to Arjun Infrastructure…
PMTC recognizes fleet graphics in 34th awards preview image Transportation PMTC recognizes fleet graphics in 34th awards June 14, 2019 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Fleet graphics are often made of reflective material, but some were shining a little brighter than others during the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s…
