Biodiesel targets fuel debate in trucking industry The race to slash greenhouse gas emissions is on, and it’s extending beyond the promise of future battery-electric trucks or hydrogen fuel cells. Look no further than the fuel in…
Equipment New electrical connectors in the works for tractor-trailers Another electrical connector may be in your future as manufacturers search for the best way to power and control an…
Equipment Biodiesel targets fuel debate in trucking industry The race to slash greenhouse gas emissions is on, and it’s extending beyond the promise of future battery-electric trucks or…
Human Resources Long-time B.C. truck driver gets final ride of a lifetime It had been around 20 years since Armand Flamand hung up his keys, but it took until 2020 for the…
Sponsored Business Management U.S. experience with ELDs offers lessons for Canada Canadian carriers hauling south of the border have gained valuable experience with electronic logging devices (ELDs) over the last couple…
Sponsored Regulations 8 benefits of ELDs Electronic logging devices (ELDs) offer several driver and operational advantages, reducing Hours of Service (HoS) violations, making trip planning more…
Sponsored Business Management Canada continues steady march to ELD mandate There was a time when Canada was on track to have an electronic logging device (ELD) mandate established before our…
Sponsored Business Management Drivers will adapt to ELDs When it comes to implementing an electronic logging device (ELD) solution, it’s time for carriers to have a little more…
Sponsored Transportation 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.
Sponsored Transportation 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.
Sponsored Transportation 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.
Sponsored Transportation The Electrician: Marc Bedard Marc Bedard, the president of Lion Electric, is ready to challenge established truck OEMs in the race for electric trucks.
Equipment Kenworth recognizes top dealers Quebec dealer Kenworth Maska was among eight Gold Award winners recognized by the truck maker at its 2020 Dealer of the Year awards. Among them, Kenworth Sales Company was selected…
Economy, Equipment Trailer makers struggling to meet demand January trailer orders exceeded build rates by 66% in January, according to ACT Research, pushing the industry backlog higher over the past seven months. In its Trailer Components Report, ACT…
Equipment, Fuel/Emissions, Health/Safety Seven C.A.T. natural gas trucks destroyed in fire A fire at C.A.T.’s Coteau du Lac yard Feb. 28 destroyed seven of its compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks, but the gas quickly dissipated avoiding further explosion and damage, the…
Health/Safety Covid-19 tests still voluntary for New Brunswick truckers Truck drivers returning to New Brunswick are being encouraged to take Covid-19 tests, but the province has reversed an earlier plan that would have actually mandated such tests as of…
Economy XTL Group to open new warehouse in Delta The XTL Group is opening a new 111,000 sq.-ft. warehouse and distribution center in Delta, B.C. The new facility will open March 1, and is minutes from the South Fraser…
Equipment Autocar delivers first DC-64D dump truck to Canada LMA LaPointe Construction in Quebec has taken delivery of the first Autocar DC-64D dump truck to hit – or haul – Canadian soil. The truck features a SPIF-compliant 20k Simard…
Health & Safety Saskatchewan rest areas lacking adequate services, says poll Half of commercial drivers in Saskatchewan feel the condition of rest stops and pullouts in the province are of very…
Equipment Kenworth reveals T680 Next Gen Kenworth drew inspiration from racecars, iPhones and fine-crafted watches when designing its T680 Next Gen. That according to chief engineer…
Health & Safety Border-crossing truck drivers told to use ArriveCAN app Truck drivers crossing the Canada-U.S. border are now required to submit travel and contact information when entering Canada. The requirement…
Business Management Quiet on the M&A front, Mullen Group may eye U.S. market Mullen Group may take a closer look at expanding in the U.S., as a stagnant Canadian economy and pricey valuations…
Business Management New equipment, revenue-generating terminals part of TForce Freight’s plan TFI International’s first step in integrating the UPS Freight fleet it purchased in January will be to upgrade the equipment…
Equipment Peterbilt GM talks growing truck market, electric vehicle plans, and more Peterbilt GM and Paccar vice-president Jason Skoog is clearly bullish on the state of today’s truck market and the OEM’s…
Business Management Titanium Transportation finds ‘transformative’ acquisition in ITS Titanium Transportation has found the “transformative” acquisition it has been looking for. The company announced this morning it has purchased…
Health & Safety Trucking industry rallies to support Team Tryson What started as a fever, in late December became every parent’s worst nightmare. Four-year-old Tryson McGrath suffered nine fevers between…