Transportation Suncor to phase in fleet of autonomous trucks January 31, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. — Suncor today announced it will proceed with the phased implementation of autonomous haulage systems (AHS) at company-operated mines. Over the next six years, the company plans to…
Speedco expands tire offerings preview image Tires/Wheels Speedco expands tire offerings January 31, 2018 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Love’s Travel Stops has announced its Speedco tire stores have expanded the brands they are offering. Forty-six of the 52 locations across the U.S. now offer…
It’s time to talk preview image Transportation It’s time to talk January 31, 2018 Accidents, loneliness, and fatigue are all part of the job as a truck driver. But does this make them more at risk for mental illness?
Regulations CTA offers ideas to improve trucking harmonization January 30, 2018 OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has made 11 suggestions for improving trucking harmonization in Canada, in a submission to the Council of Transport Ministers. The Council established…
Nikola to manufacture trucks in Arizona preview image Equipment Nikola to manufacture trucks in Arizona January 30, 2018 BUCKEYE, Ariz. – Nikola Motor Company today announced it will build its hydrogen-electric semi-trucks in Buckeye, Ari. It has chosen a new 500-acre, one million sq.-ft. facility on the west…
Human Resources Kenworth names Canadians to Service Council January 30, 2018 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth has named two Canadians to its 2018 Service Council. The Kenworth Service Council promotes service and product improvements for Kenworth. Canadian members include: Adam Burrough, Edmonton…
Petro-Canada expands Traxon product line preview image Petro-Canada expands Traxon product line January 30, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — Petro-Canada Lubricants has announced its Traxon gear oil line has now expanded to include Traxon Synthetic MTF 75W-80. The new fluid was formulated to provide extended drain…
Virginia to host SuperRigs preview image Transportation Virginia to host SuperRigs January 30, 2018 RAPHINE, Va. – Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be held June 14-16 at White’s Travel Center in Raphine, Va. The 36th edition of the truck beauty show will be themed: Tribute…
ATSSA donates to local causes preview image Health & Safety ATSSA donates to local causes January 30, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents’ Association (ATSSA) held its annual charity and fun night Dec. 14, 2017, collecting donations for underprivileged children through the Toys for Tots…
Sustainability Report recaps a year of carbon taxation in Ontario January 30, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner said the first year of Ontario’s carbon cap-and-trade system went well, but that more needs to be done. “A price on carbon pollution is…
CarriersEdge, TCA reveal 2018 Best Fleets to Drive For preview image Transportation CarriersEdge, TCA reveal 2018 Best Fleets to Drive For January 30, 2018 And four Canadian carriers make the cut
Distinctive dump truck reported stolen preview image Security Distinctive dump truck reported stolen January 30, 2018 COBOURG, Ont. – A distinct, easily identifiable paint job didn’t stop a thief or thieves from making off with a dump truck, stolen from Blake Construction in Cobourg, Ont. Cobourg…
Business Management Custom app helping Daimler manage spot deliveries January 30, 2018 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) says a custom-built app has helped it and its carrier partners greatly improve the efficiency of transporting spot loads. The app was…
Business Management Cooney drivers accept five-year deal January 30, 2018 BELLEVILLE, Ont. – Cooney Transport and Cooney Bulk Sales drivers represented by Teamsters Local 91 have accepted a new five-year deal with the company. “The accepted offer annually increases mileage…
Health & Safety Are you feeling SAD? January 29, 2018 Have you ever noticed that your mood is affected by the weather? Often, our spirits are lifted on a bright sunny day while a dull, cold, and rainy day may…
