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CTA cautiously optimistic about proposed infrastructure spending

OTTAWA, Ont. – Today’s Fall Economic Statement proposed an additional $81 billion in infrastructure spending and acknowledges that ‘the performance of Canada’s transportation system underpins the country’s trade performance, the…

Spicer 1350 series driveshafts now available for The Ultimate Dana 60 axles

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Dana announced today that it is now offering Spicer 1350 Series driveshafts for The Ultimate Dana 60 axles for the Jeep Wrangler JK. “These new Spicer…

Trucking tycoon makes sizeable donation toward new Alzheimer’s center

WINNIPEG, Man. – Trucking mogul Paul Albrechtsen has donated $4 million for the creation of a new, state-of-the-art Alzheimer Centre of Excellence. The Winnipeg Free Press reported that Albrechtsen, who…

Ryder updates used trucks website

MIAMI, Fla. – Ryder System has announced a new and improved website for pre-owned vehicle sales. It features a responsive, mobile-friendly design and enhanced search tools to make it easier…

Express Mondor to buy 50 CNG trucks, build public filling station

LANORAIE, Que. – Express Mondor has announced it will construct a compressed natural gas (CNG) filling station for its fleet of 50 new CNG-fueled trucks. The company is working with…

Trucking HR Canada accepting applications for annual Top Fleet Employers program

OTTAWA, Ont. — Applications are now open for Trucking HR Canada’s 4th annual Top Fleet Employers program, which recognizes fleets who demonstrate a commitment to going above and beyond in their…

CTA confirms in-transit port expansion

TORONTO, Ont. – The USCBP has agreed to expand the in-transit pilot initiative for another year to November 28, 2017, the CTA revealed yesterday.

Isaac Instruments to be used by Quebec’s next generation of truck drivers

CHAMBLEY, Que. – Isaac Instruments was awarded contracts from the Centre du formation en transport routier and the Centre de formation en transport de Charlesbourg recently. As part of the…

US government lauds handling of Volvo recall

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is lauding the handling of an unprecedented recall earlier this year. The agency announced 100% of the nearly 16,000…

Demand for natural gas-fueled trucks continues to slow

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Natural gas truck sales in the US and Canada are down 29% year-to-date, according to the latest data from ACT Research. The industry forecaster says, however, that…

Suncor sells Petro-Canada Lubricants division

DALLAS, Texas – Suncor has sold its Petro-Canada Lubricants business to US-based HollyFrontier for $1.125 billion. The deal includes Petro-Canada’s Mississauga lubricants plant, which is the largest producer of base…

Beware the robo truckers

“Robots Could Replace 1.7 Million Truckers in the Next Decade.” That is a headline from the Los Angeles Times on Sept. 25 of this year. The article stated that trucking…

Don’t always believe the rumor mill

Erroneous word of mouth often chases away driver applicants from what could be a good job. I know this first-hand. Below are some examples of how rumors prevented drivers from…

The best of industry on display

September is one of my favorite months of the year. The weather is cool, clean and fresh, the leaves start to turn colors and provide us with amazing scenery. Baseball…

Vipar Heavy Duty names new director of IT

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – Vipar Heavy Duty has named Andrei Katibnikov as its new director of information technology. Andrei Katibnikov In his new role, Katibnikov will be responsible for all IT…