Mack puts the ‘experience’ in redesigned Experience Center Shuttered during the pandemic, then for months afterwards for extensive renovations, the Mack Trucks Customer Center in Allentown, Penn., has a new look – and a new name. The Mack…
Business Management When financing equipment, knowing your business has never been more important In a previous career, Jeff Horler worked in the funeral management business. Little did he know at the time how…
Business Management Recruiting technicians? Consider cultural fits, homegrown talent. Staffing a shop is a little like making a salad. You can go to the grocery store, buy your vegetables,…
Equipment Nikola Tre BEV is a cabover for a new era: Test Drive Nikola’s Tre battery-electric tractor seems to attract a crowd everywhere it goes. The truck has been exhibited at several trade…
Maintenance, People TIP Group launches mechanic training academy in Canada TIP Group is launching a new academy for trailer mechanics in six countries, including Canada. The Canadian academy will be based in the Toronto area, the company said, with similar…
Equipment, Events Mack puts the ‘experience’ in redesigned Experience Center Shuttered during the pandemic, then for months afterwards for extensive renovations, the Mack Trucks Customer Center in Allentown, Penn., has a new look – and a new name. The Mack…
People AMTA names Bakalech as new president Jason Bakalech has been named the new president of the Alberta Motor Transport Association, adding to a resume that has included executive roles at transportation safety supply organizations. “At its…
Infrastructure, Regulations Global Trucking Trends: Dumped spuds potentially a potato protest A 57-year-old truck driver was detained June 1 after loads of potatoes were found spilled on a key bridge linking two Danish islands, police have said. The driver was held on suspicion…
Fuel/Emissions B.C. port project to invest in hydrogen and fuel cells British Columbia will invest $4 million into the B.C. Hydrogen Ports Project (BCH2 Ports), introducing infrastructure such as a high-capacity fueling station that will initially support heavy-duty hydrogen-electric vehicles. The…
Business Tips Safer docks, warehouse areas, come with design and planning Fleet yards, loading docks and warehouse areas – the places where vehicles, equipment and workers are constantly on the move – are full of potential hazards. And the threats include…
Equipment EV charging infrastructure is coming – with little regard for trucking’s needs James Menzies
Business Management Government meets with CTOA on incorporated drivers, pledges to drop ‘Driver Inc.’ term Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan and several MPs met with members of the Canada Truck Operators Association (CTOA) this week,…
Business Management Geofencing opportunities face few boundaries Geofencing – the virtual boundaries established by global positioning systems – has been around since the 1990s, and a growing…
Regulations Caledon crackdown on illegal truck yards continues Caledon does not tolerate illegal truck parking, and in the past six months the Ontario municipality has secured no fewer…
Sustainability Early electric trucks identify opportunities and limitations Christopher Ralph, Lion Electric’s manager of client solutions and design, points directly to the price of diesel when describing one…
Equipment Roadcheck inspection blitz uncovers the good, bad and ugly Thoughts must have been churning in dump truck driver Navpreet Singh’s mind as he was directed into the truck inspection…
Human Resources New drivers traverse difficult road to employment Harminder Singh obtained his A/Z licence a couple of weeks ago. He knew Canada is short about 27,000 commercial truck…
Equipment Proper inspections every day will keep Roadcheck stress away Don’t say you weren’t warned. Carriers and drivers might want to pay extra attention to cargo securement and anti-lock braking…
Equipment Peterbilt revamps a classic, but stays true to roots with new Model 589 At a time when electric vehicles are getting most of the headlines, Peterbilt has assured customers that the long hood…