Transportation The important role mental health plays in trucking October 4, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Mental health is a topic some people are not comfortable discussing. However studies show that 1 in 5 Canadians are suffering from mental illness each and every…
That’s a wrap preview image Transportation That’s a wrap October 4, 2016 Why you should consider wrapping your trailer with graphics
Uniroyal rolls out new SmartWay-verified drive tire preview image Uniroyal rolls out new SmartWay-verified drive tire October 4, 2016 GREENVILLE, S.C.—Michelin announced today the addition of the Uniroyal LD10 for commercial trucks, a SmartWay-verified long-haul drive tire. It is available two sizes, 275/80R22.5 with load range G and 11R22.5…
Transportation Petro-Canada unveils new engine oils to meet API CK-4 and FA-4 specifications October 4, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Petro-Canada Lubricants revealed its API CK-4 and FA-4 product line called DURON next generation today. The new engine oils will be available to the market on December 1,…
Transportation Why is OPEC cutting crude supply? October 4, 2016 As I understand it, “trial balloon” is a term used for a thought or action before being respectively verbalized to a nervous audience, or enacted upon the now even more…
Transportation Post-traumatic stress behind the wheel October 4, 2016 Many people have heard the term Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but how many of us have a plan in place to deal with the effects? PTSD is a mental and…
Health & Safety Wheels of misfortune October 4, 2016 Another dead cyclist, and more hand-wringing about road safety
Business Management Truck market worse than anticipated, but demand should return in 2018 October 3, 2016 DTNA CEO Martin Daum provides market outlook during annual roundtable
Health & Safety Handling collisions the right way October 3, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Being in a collision or accident is always a startling and stressful experience. Considering no one is seriously injured, drivers have to rack their brain trying to…
Transportation OTA LEAD Committee to host networking event October 3, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association revealed today that its LEAD committee, a group of emerging leaders who are committed to engaging youth within the trucking industry, is putting together…
Transportation ATA names winners of 2016 EPA SmartWay Excellence Award October 3, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The American Trucking Associations revealed the winners of the 2016 EPA SmartWay Excellence awards today. In total there were 43 winners, including five Canadian fleets: Airtime…
Transportation April Super Flo named the exclusive distributor of Veedol lubricants in Quebec October 3, 2016 L’ISLE VERTE, Que. — Automobile Solutions Americas, the official Canadian licensee of the Veedol brand, announced today that it has signed an agreement with April Super Flo Lubricants to make…
Business Management Fear factor, reluctance to invest constraining economic growth October 3, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The US and global economies are as weak this year as they’ve been since the Great Recession and there’s little indication growth will accelerate anytime soon.
Business Management ELD mandate industry’s top concern October 3, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The impending electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is the trucking industry’s top concern, according to an annual survey by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). More…
Navistar names SAF-Holland its standard fifth wheel partner October 3, 2016 MUSKEGON, Mich. – SAF-Holland announced today that Navistar has named it its standard position fifth wheel partner. As well, the company’s FW17 was awarded the prestigious position as the standard fifth wheel…
