Truck appointment system to cut wait times at Halifax port container terminal

A truck appointment system introduced this month at the Port of Halifax, N.S., is aimed at reducing waiting times and improving overall turnaround times. Container terminal operator PSA Halifax, owned…

Toyo Tires rolls out M156 for urban and regional market

Toyo Tire Canada has introduced the Toyo M156 urban and regional all-position commercial tire. This SmartWay tire delivers long, even wear and excellent fuel efficiency, according…

Musket Transport selects 2025 A/Z grant for women winner

Musket Transport selected Jasna Kovacevic as the recipient of the 2025 A/Z grant for women. The initiative covers licence training costs at Commercial Heavy Equipment Training (CHET) in Mississauga, Ont.

Phantom advanced trail charger helps reduce costs

Victoria, B.C.-based Go Power!, provider of mobile power and Dometic, announced the launch of the Phantom advanced trail charger. This system is engineered to cut costs,…

Cummins unveils B7.2 diesel engine

Cummins updated the B-Series engine platform, unveiling the Cummins B7.2 diesel engine at NTEA Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, Ind. The B7.2 diesel is the next…

Embrace uncertainty while preparing for future, Ford’s Brace says

Embracing uncertainty in uncertain times while paying attention to trends and outliers will help companies prepare for the future. Jennifer Brace, chief futurist at Ford Motor Company, doesn’t have a…

CHET student drivers to haul charity’s freight

An Ontario truck driving school has partnered with a charity to provide student drivers with real-world training and experience. Commercial Heavy Equipment Training (CHET) students, supervised by instructors, will haul…

Zoning bylaw amendment could add truck parking spaces in Brampton

There might be a few more truck parking spots available in Brampton, Ont. in the future if city council approves a committee recommendation to amend a zoning bylaw. “These amendments…

Stop hitting emergency vehicles and overpasses, it’s not professional!

February was not a good month to be a fire truck, an emergency response vehicle, or an overpass. Bear with me while I describe these for some truck drivers who…

Trucker wins $100,000 playing instant lottery game

Playing the lottery in a truck while sitting in a parking lot can lead to instant wealth. William Newman, a truck driver from Brantford, Ont. is $100,000 richer after winning…

APTA offers $750 bursaries to future mechanics

The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) is offering $750 bursaries to high school graduates entering a heavy-duty truck and trailer mechanic program. The APTA, aiming to support the next generation…

Roadcheck to focus on driver’s record of duty status, vehicle’s tires

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 13-15. The high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative takes place over three days…

Car hauler scores $100,000 lottery win

Saying “yes” to Encore helped a car hauler turn $1 into $100,000. Robert Temple of St. Thomas, Ont., matched the last six of seven numbers in exact order in the…

Mack rolls out MD electric bucket truck

Mack Trucks has entered the specialized utility segment with a Mack MD Electric and Terex Utilities fully-electric bucket truck. The new offering pairs Mack’s electric Mack MD7 chassis with Terex’s…

Look out! Enhanced visibility shines light on safety

Logixx Security’s shunt truck driver never saw the security guard removing the trailer’s gladhand locks. It was 6:20 a.m., and the area at the nose of the trailer parked at…