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Walmart Canada triples Tesla Semi order

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Walmart Canada is more than tripling its initial order for Tesla Semis, as the retailer looks to convert 20% of its fleet to electric vehicles by 2022.

Commercial vehicle market rebounded sharply, but full recovery not imminent

Precision Specialized to tackle most challenging oversize load yet

Loblaw bringing Freightliner eCascadia to Canada

Advances coming to EV battery cells, charging infrastructure

Brampton’s way, or the GTA West highway?

Indicators point to strengthening trucking market

Covid-19

Health & Safety

A truck driver’s guide to masks, gloves and cleaning during Covid-19

TORONTO, Ont. – Loads might be delivered with a smile, but in the days of Covid-19 those smiles are increasingly…

Health & Safety

Trucking and Covid-19 — Questions & Answers

TORONTO, Ont. — As Today’s Trucking continues its coverage of Covid-19 and the impact on trucking, this page will be…

Transportation

How to keep truck cabs clean in the fight against Covid-19

TORONTO, Ont. — How often did your mother remind to wash your hands after using the washroom and before sitting…

Featured

Business Management

Four questions to ask when buying a used truck

If you’re an owner-operator or small fleet owner, the reliability and efficiency of the trucks you put on the road…

Business Management

Three ways fleets can work with educators to solve their technician shortage

Frustrated with the quality of technician talent your local school is churning out? Maybe you need to get more involved…

Infrastructure

Brampton’s way, or the GTA West highway?

Few Canadian regions match the trucking volumes seen in the western reaches of the Greater Toronto Area. Peel Region alone…

Knowledge Centres

Coronavirus Chronicles: Nicole Folz, Transport N Service

On April 25, professional driver Nicole Folz took her first steps in 15 days outside a makeshift Covid-19 camp at…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Petko Ganachev, Ken Johnson Trucking

Petko Ganachev didn’t expect to be on the front lines in a battle against a worldwide pandemic, and certainly never…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Dave Legge, Shandex Truck

Shandex Truck driver Dave Legge always heads out the door with a five-day supply of food in the sleeper. There…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Doug McGowan, Westcan Bulk Transport

Most of Doug McGowan’s loads of propane have been destined for the ski hills of southern B.C. this winter, but…

The Car Guy: Wally Horodnyk

Wally Horodnyk, the founder of TFX International, specializes in hauling luxury autos -- and the business was anchored in his love for cars.

The Coach: Andrea Morley

Andrea Morley is the lead nutritionist and health coach with Healthy Trucker, an organization dedicated to providing health and fitness advice to truckers.

The Data Master: Jacques DeLarochelliere

Jacques DeLarochellière, president and founder of Isaac Instruments, understands the power of data and how it can transform a fleet.

The Electrician: Marc Bedard

Marc Bedard, the president of Lion Electric, is ready to challenge established truck OEMs in the race for electric trucks.

Oil changes should involve more than filling a sump

Oil changes have evolved in many ways, the most obvious probably being the oil drain intervals associated with advances in refining and additives chemistry.

Understand the benefits of CK-4 and FA-4 oil

The latest evolution in engine oil gave birth to a pair of categories – CK-4 and a fuel-efficient FA-4. Each delivers unique features and benefits.

Support APUs and batteries with solar power

Sola panels can help power anti-idling systems, extend battery life

Truck driver onboarding involves more than a toss of the keys

All too often, the process of recruiting a truck driver comes to an abrupt end with a toss of the keys; a passing comment to “be careful”.

Walmart Canada triples Tesla Semi order

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Walmart Canada is more than tripling its initial order for Tesla Semis, as the retailer looks to convert 20% of its fleet to electric vehicles by 2022.

Border, Economy

Truck arrivals fall for a third consecutive week

OTTAWA, Ont. – The week of Sept. 21-27 saw a 3% drop in the number truck drivers arriving in the country, the Canada Borders Services Agency (CBSA) said Tuesday. It…

People

Simard names new GM and HR chief

BAIE-SAINT-PAUL, Que. — Simard Suspensions has announced two executive appointments. Vincent Blouin has been named general manager and Pascale Beaulieu human resources manager. Vincent Blouin. (Photo: Simard) The appointments were…

Economy, Equipment

Commercial vehicle market rebounded sharply, but full recovery not imminent

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The commercial vehicle market bounced back much more quickly and strongly than expected, but it will be late 2021 before it reaches pre-pandemic levels. During an FTR…