Transportation Trucks right at home at Consumer Electronics Show January 31, 2019 Billing itself as “the global stage for innovation,” it seems appropriate that the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has drawn the attention of several major truck makers. After all, innovation is…
Transportation Safeties for sale January 31, 2019 BRAMPTON, Ont. — Heavy equipment mechanic Mark Waschke has become alarmed, after noticing trucks wearing recently-issued safety stickers with defects that should have disqualified them from being on the road. “I’ve…
Two Canadians named 2019 Kenworth Dealer Council members preview image Transportation Two Canadians named 2019 Kenworth Dealer Council members January 31, 2019 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth Truck Company has named its 2019 Kenworth Dealer Council members, two of which are Canadian. The council features eight executives representing more than 410 Kenworth dealerships.
Fras-le expands brake lineup preview image Transportation Fras-le expands brake lineup January 30, 2019 Fras-le has expanded its lineup of hydraulic brake pads and added a new value-priced friction material called durbloc into the mix. Pins and other features in a related MRS…
Regulations Truck driver had multiple violations prior to Humboldt bus collision January 30, 2019 MELFORT, Sask. – A document presented during the sentencing hearing for the truck driver involved in the Humboldt tragedy indicates he committed 70 violations during the 11 days leading up…
Transportation Denso unveils value priced PowerEdge line, coming to Canada soon January 30, 2019 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Denso Products and Services Americas is extending its offerings in the U.S. aftermarket with a value-priced product line known as PowerEdge. Timelines have yet to be…
Transportation Driver David Henry becomes face of trucking for Bell Let’s Talk Campaign January 30, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – David Henry, truck driver for REK Express has become the latest ambassador for the popular Bell Let’s Talk Campaign that promotes mental health awareness and fights to…
Transportation Deadline to nominate OTA Road Knight extended, driver trainers can now apply January 30, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. — The deadline to nominate a Road Knight for the 2019-2020 term has been extended to Friday, February 15, 2019, the Ontario Trucking Association revealed this week. As…
A full plate for 2019 preview image Business Management A full plate for 2019 January 29, 2019 AMTA highlights top issues it will advocate for in coming year
Goodyear experimenting with soybean oil in tire production preview image Equipment Goodyear experimenting with soybean oil in tire production January 29, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – Goodyear is working towards replacing conventional oil with soybean oil in production of some its truck tires. The company is already producing several consumer tires with soybean…
Goodyear rolls out new products preview image Equipment Goodyear rolls out new products January 29, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – Two new regional haul tires, an e-commerce platform for commercial tire buyers, and updates on Tire Optix were among the announcements made by Goodyear at its No…
Three Canadian fleets among Best to Drive For preview image Transportation Three Canadian fleets among Best to Drive For January 29, 2019 MARKHAM, Ont. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge today announced the 2019 Best Fleets to Drive For, including three from Canada. “When it comes to working with drivers, our…
Health & Safety Doing more for workplace mental health January 29, 2019 In any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health condition, and at some point all Canadians will be indirectly…
Transportation Nominations closing soon for TTSAO/PayBright Instructor of the Year award January 29, 2019 HAMILTON, Ont. — The Truck Training Schools of Ontario (TTSAO) is looking for the best truck driving instructor in the province. Nominations are closing soon, on February 14, for the…
Rona Ambrose to open 2019 Women with Drive Leadership Summit preview image Transportation Rona Ambrose to open 2019 Women with Drive Leadership Summit January 29, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont — Rona Ambrose, former leader of Canada’s Official Opposition in the House of Commons, and the former leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, will open the fifth…
