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Trucking HR Canada to host event designed for female truck drivers

OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada is calling all female truck drivers to its latest networking event called Driver Connect & Share. The event will…

OOIDA speaks out against speed limiters proposal

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has requested that the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations exclude language from any federal spending measures that mandates the installation of speed…

Trailer orders fall significantly

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. —  FTR reports final August net trailer orders came in at 14,000 units, up 48% from July. But while order improved month-over-month,  they were down 48% y/y.  Orders…

Kenworth unveils new T880 with set-forward configuration

NASHVILLE, Tenn.– Kenworth has expanded the award-winning T880 with a set-forward front axle configuration at the ConcreteWorks show hosted by the National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA). The new configuration,…

RealWheels rolls out new twist and lock aero covers

GURNEE, Ill. — RealWheels revealed its new line of Twist and Lock Aero covers this week. The new product is designed to streamline the installation and removal of the cover.

Mack expands Fleet Management Services with WheresMyConcrete

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks announced recently that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with WheresMyConcrete to develop future service options for its Fleet Management Services. The addition of WheresMyConcrete to…

Alutrec names Ontario sales rep

LAURIER-STATION, Que. – Alutrec, a Canadian trailer manufacturer based out of Quebec, has announced Tom Armes as its new Ontario sales representative. With 20 years of experience in sales and…

The United Kingdom is still focused on Brexit, as well as US Presidential race

I spent a portion of my vacation this summer in the UK. For two weeks I scoured the British media in search of opinions or updates on any oil…

Ontario shines bright at National Professional Truck Driving Championships

BRANTFORD, Ont. – It was Ontario’s turn to host the National Professional Truck Driving Championships (NPTDC) this year and competitors from the province really brought their A-game. The NPTDC was…

A sincerely special convoy

PARIS, Ont. – It’s convoy season in Ontario — and one of the longest standing convoys in southern Ontario rolled down Hwy. 401 this weekend for a good cause. The…

Plan ahead before delivering to “judicial hellholes”

BRAMPTON, Ont. – You may not be able to avoid delivering freight into judicial hellholes in the US, but there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of…

Total Canada names new lubricant distributor

LASALLE, Que.  –Total Canada announced today that it has partnered with The Original Parts Warehouse (OPW) to become its latest lubricant distributor. OPW is based in Vaughan, Ont. and the companies say…

Northern Fridge introduces new Truckfridge

LAKEFIELD, Ont. — Northern Fridge has officially introduced the new Truckfridge DR49DC-SS slide out 12V refrigerator/freezer to market. The new fridge/freezer was designed ideally for the Kenworth T680 and T700 and…

TransCore’s Canadian Freight volumes increase in August

  TORONTO, Ont.  – TransCore Link Logistics volumes saw a double-digit increase for the month of August after a usual mid-year decline in volumes in July. Month-over-month and year-over-year load…

Ontario truck driver to be remembered with truck convoy

CHESLEY, Ont. – A truck convoy will be rolling through Chesley, Ont. this weekend to honor Andrew “Drew” Mair, a truck driver who lost his life on the job earlier…