Business Management Paccar Parts’ new distribution center serves 91 western Canadian and US dealerships July 7, 2016 RENTON, Wash. – Paccar Parts opened its new $32-million, 160,000-square-foot distribution center in Renton, Wash. to the applause of more than 500 attendees, including company CEO Ron Armstrong, general operations…
Business Management C.A.T. to open new office in Dallas July 6, 2016 VAUDREUIL-DORION, Que. – C.A.T. Inc. will be opening a new office in Dallas, Texas, which president Daniel Goyette said would help support the company’s current operations in Laredo, Texas. “Dallas…
The Reality of the Driver Shortage preview image Human Resources The Reality of the Driver Shortage July 6, 2016 Lou Smyrlis asks David Bradley about the apparent driver shortage at the inaugural OTA Council Summit.
Transportation ACT Research: Commercial vehicle orders slow to lowest total in four years July 6, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. — The month of June saw just 28,300 new Class 5-8 vehicle orders, according to the preliminary data published by ACT Research. This is the lowest total in…
Tremcar chairman recognized for his love of Canada preview image Human Resources Tremcar chairman recognized for his love of Canada July 5, 2016 SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, Que. – Jacques Tremblay, chairman of the board for Tremcar, has been named Philanthropist of the Year in his company’s hometown of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. Tremblay received the honor during…
Transportation When it comes to insurance are you a victim or victor? July 5, 2016 Let’s talk insurance, it’s not a well kept secret that I have had my share of dust ups with many an insurance executive. During my tenure at a couple carriers…
Transportation Peterbilt to host innovation and class tours in July July 5, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Peterbilt is hosting a series of ‘innovation and class tours’ that include mobile displays and a BBQ lunch at its dealerships across Ontario and Saskatchewan this summer.
Equipment Lower-viscosity engine oils save fuel: NACFE July 5, 2016 About 40% of the largest, most efficiency-conscious North American fleets have switched to lower-viscosity engine oils, but their industry-wide adoption lags at about 20%. A new Confidence Report from the…
Transportation Registration now open for CITT’s fall semester July 5, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – CITT has announced that registration is now open for fall courses towards its CCLP designation. According to CITT, the CCLP designation is recommended by managers in the…
Human Resources US staffing firm moves into Canada with acquisition of K.A.S. July 5, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Commercial truck driver staffing firm TransForce has announced the acquisition of K.A.S. Personnel Services. The acquisition marks TransForce’s move into the Canadian market and is its sixth…
Legalized pot: Let’s call the whole thing off July 5, 2016 This is the new politics of our era–say the opposite of what people expect, they will elect you because they think you are a fresh and contrary voice. Lie if…
Transportation GPS leads police to stolen tractor-trailer July 4, 2016 BRADFORD, Ont. — Satellite tracking helped the owners of a tractor-trailer locate their vehicle and break up an attempted theft with the help of police. The incident happened July 3…
ZF’s Innovation Truck presents a glimpse of what’s possible preview image Equipment ZF’s Innovation Truck presents a glimpse of what’s possible July 4, 2016 ZF, Wabco showcase Evasive Maneuver Assist System
Lobster lovers asked to help locate stolen load preview image Transportation Lobster lovers asked to help locate stolen load July 4, 2016 GRANDE-ANSE, N.B. — The Caraquet RCMP are asking the public to be on the lookout for cheap lobster, after a trailer was taken from a lobster processing plant in Grande-Anse.
A new Route forward for electrification preview image Sustainability A new Route forward for electrification July 4, 2016 Will the Route electric powertrain revolutionize the refuse truck industry in five years? Its developer certainly thinks so.
