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Super drivers

It takes special skills and a cool head to move monster loads

As serious as a wheel-off

TORONTO, Ont. – Wheel separations are 100% preventable if a proper pre-trip inspection is being done. That was the clear message by presenters during a special seminar hosted by the…

International introduces RH Series regional haul truck

MONTREAL, Que. — International Truck today launched its new RH Series regional haul tractor at ExpoCam. The Class 8 tractor is powered by the new International A26 12.4-liter engine.

Volvo debuts new VNR regional truck at ExpoCam

Clean sheet design was inspired by drivers

Alberta receives sizable investment into highway projects

EDMONTON, Alta. – The governments of Alberta and Canada have announced funding for 10 bundled highway rehabilitation and improvement projects in Alberta in an effort to improve the movement of…

Registration now open for OTA Council Day

TORONTO, Ont. — Registration is now open for the Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA) Council Day. The event is set to take place on June 21 at the Westin Toronto Airport…

Mack introduces 16,000-lb front axle

MONTREAL, Que. — Mack Trucks today announced availability of a proprietary 16,000-lb front axle on its Pinnacle axle back and axle forward models. The new offering was announced at ExpoCam,…

Navistar names new president of operations

LISLE, Ill. — Navistar named Phil Christman its new president of operations today. According to the company, Christman will be responsible for procurement, product development, manufacturing and supply chain. He…

What do women want from an employer?

Two female HR executives discuss the difference between what men and women are looking for when it comes from employers.

UAP acquires Freno’s distribution activities

Montreal, Que. – UAP announced the acquisition of the distribution activities of Service de Freins Montréal Ltée (Freno) today. The four Freno stores located in Anjou, Boucherville, St-Laurent, and Mirabel, Que.

FlowBelow inks Beaver Truck Centre as distributor

WINNIPEG, Man. — FlowBelow Aero announced it has partnered with Beaver Truck Centre to distribute its aerodynamic products. Beaver will carry FlowBelow’s products in stock and offer Manitoba customers full…

Speedy Transport, Estes Express Lines join forces

TORONTO, Ont. – Speedy Transport Group announced today that it has entered a relationship with Estes Express Lines, where it will handle Estes’ freight in Eastern Canada. Speedy Transport will…

Class 8 backlogs rise: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 backlogs increased once again in March, according to reports from ACT Research. ACT said the increase is due to healthy order levels coupled with restrained…

Mack Trucks names v.p. of national accounts

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks has named Richard (Rick) Hoyle as vice-president of national accounts. Hoyle will be responsible for all national accounts activities in North America, as well as…

Trucking HR Canada launches compensation benchmarking survey

OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada has released an industry-specific compensation benchmarking study. According to the organization, the data gathered through the study will assist employers in developing competitive compensation packages for…