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How to load trailers and distribute weight: Trucking 202

Putting a heavy load on a trailer may require a bit of math and imagination to get the axle weight right. But running with too much weight at one end…

Peterbilt’s new medium-duty models complete product line overhaul

Short-term parking pain for truckers as planned projects promise relief

Kenworth debuts new medium-duty truck line

B.C. introduces mandatory entry-level training

Quebec dealer electrifies Western Star mine truck

Grateful senior hands out thank you cards to truckers

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Equipment

10 things we know (and a few we don’t know) about electric trucks

Several OEMs have unveiled plans to begin production on electric trucks in 2021/22, expanding beyond the limited number of units…

Equipment

Vancouver duo restores rare 1909 Packard truck

A rare 1909 Packard three-ton truck that originally served a Nevada mine has found new life in Vancouver, where it…

Equipment

B.C. Truck Museum keeps running behind the scenes

Though the doors may be closed to the outside because of Covid-19 restrictions, the B.C. Vintage Truck Museum remains active…

Knowledge Centres

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…

8 benefits of ELDs

Electronic logging devices (ELDs) offer several driver and operational advantages, reducing Hours of Service (HoS) violations, making trip planning more…

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…

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…

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.

Feds OK with pulsating brake lamps, but provinces have final say

Transport Canada has confirmed it will not restrict brake-activating pulsating lamps as long as the technology doesn’t interfere with the effectiveness of existing lighting standards. “The regulation allows the installation…

People

Xantrex strengthens sales team

Xantrex, a subsidiary of Mission Critical Electronics (MCE), has made several additions to its OEM and aftermarket channel sales team. The move correlates to growing sales and new Xantrex products…

Economy, Infrastructure, Regulations

Ontario extends renewal deadlines for carrier products

Ontario is reinstating renewal requirements for certain carrier products, the Ministry of Transportation announced. To ensure everyone has a fair amount of time to renew, the province has extended the…

People, Trucking Life

Musket launches female A/Z driver scholarship

Musket Transport is covering the cost of an A/Z training program for a woman interested in choosing commercial driving as a career. The annual scholarship at the company’s private career…

Events

East Coast International expands to Charlottetown

East Coast International has opened its fourth location, with a new facility on Union Road in Charlottetown, P.E.I. The 11,400 sq.-ft. facility includes six service bays, a parts warehouse, and…

Economy

Used truck prices surge in first quarter

Used truck tractor prices were up 9% year over year in the first quarter of 2021, Ritchie Bros. reports in its latest used equipment market trends summary. Vocational truck prices…