Kriska acquires BTC Express preview image Transportation Kriska acquires BTC Express September 4, 2018 PRESCOTT, Ont. – Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) has acquired BTC Express of Brantford, Ont., which will continue to operate under general manager Jacob Bicz. Brothers Jacob and Han Bicz…
Taking care of business on the Blue Line preview image Taking care of business on the Blue Line September 2, 2018 MILTON, Ont. — Is there anything more Canadian than hockey? The color red, perhaps? Blue Line Distribution doesn’t think so. Julia and Tom Della Maestra Blue Line, known for its bright…
Finding parking the top cause of stress for pro drivers preview image Health & Safety Finding parking the top cause of stress for pro drivers September 2, 2018 PHOENIX, Az. – Truck parking availability in the U.S. improved in 2017, but finding a parking spot is the number one cause of stress for 85% of professional drivers. Those…
Equipment RoaDor rebrands as McLaren Doors September 2, 2018 AURORA, Ont. – RoaDor has announced it is rebranding to McLaren Doors, to elevate the focus of the company’s change in ownership. The rebranding will be accompanied by a new…
Haldex’s Grey-Rock friction turns 90 preview image Equipment Haldex’s Grey-Rock friction turns 90 September 2, 2018 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Haldex has announced its Grey-Rock heavy-duty friction products line is celebrating its 90th anniversary next year. “Over the past 90 years Grey-Rock has outfitted hundreds of…
Manac buys flatdeck trailer manufacturer Alutrec preview image Equipment Manac buys flatdeck trailer manufacturer Alutrec September 2, 2018 ST-GEORGES, Que. – Manac has announced it closed a deal to acquire aluminum flatdeck trailer manufacturer Alutrec. Alutrec is based in Laurier-Station, Que. “We are proud to announce this transaction.
Health & Safety The Cost of Unhealthy vs. Healthy Food September 1, 2018 A common reason (or excuse) people present for why they can’t eat healthy is the cost. They believe that eating healthy has to be expensive, and that it’s not worth…
Isaac to visit Canadian truck stops to celebrate National Trucking Week preview image Human Resources Isaac to visit Canadian truck stops to celebrate National Trucking Week August 31, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – With National Trucking Week kicking off this Sunday, Isaac Instruments is set to celebrate across the country. The technology company, which has offices in Alberta, Ontario, and…
Pride Trucks Sales opens U.S. location with more to come preview image Business Management Pride Trucks Sales opens U.S. location with more to come August 31, 2018 TOLEDO, Ohio – Canadian retailer of pre-owned trucks and trailers, Pride Truck Sales, has expanded again opening a new facility in Toledo, Ohio this week. The Mississauga-based company says the…
Transportation Greatness is in the eye of the beholder – Part 2 August 31, 2018 THE STORY SO FAR Mark travels to New Mexico for a load back to Canada. While he’s there, another driver shows up for a load to Los Angeles. The driver…
The evolution of the powertrain August 31, 2018 When it comes to the mechanical components that move a truck, it used to be about one thing – generating power. For a variety of reasons, the powertrain of today…
Buying a truck isn’t as simple as it used to be August 31, 2018 I’m sure I’m not alone in the dilemma I currently face. I have a truck that I’m still paying for, yet it’s costing me almost as much as my payments…
Transportation Navistar names Giroux new chief communications officer August 30, 2018 LISLE, Ill. — Navistar announced today that David Giroux has been named chief communications officer and will lead the company’s corporate communications department effective Sept. 1. “David is an experienced…
Health & Safety Alberta truckers needed for study on driver health August 29, 2018 SASKATOON, Sask. – Calling all Alberta truck drivers…come in Alberta truckers. The University of Saskatchewan’s School of Public Health is looking for long-haul truck drivers from Alberta to participate in…
Transportation GoRight hires new senior director of fleet maintenance August 29, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — GoRight has named Bob Hammond as senior director of fleet maintenance. This is a new role for the company. Hammond brings more than 35 years of…
