TCA names two Quebec drivers Highway Angels

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named two Quebec drivers Highway Angels – Bruno Filipe Da Costa Raposo, from Montreal and Daniel Cristian Ciorba, from Laval. Raposo, a professional driver with…

Garmin expands truck navigator lineup

Garmin has expanded its truck navigator lineup with a shrinking screen. The dezl OTR500 is 5.5 inches wide and features a high-resolution touchscreen display, adding to the product family…

Montana to vaccinate Alberta truckers

Alberta and Montana have reached an agreement to speed up the vaccination of Albertans by inoculating truckers who transport essential goods across the Canada-United States border. Alberta commercial truck drivers…

Figliomeni promoted to Fastfrate Integrated Logistics president

Fastfrate Group announced Thursday it has appointed Frank Figliomeni as president of Fastfrate Integrated Logistics. Formerly executive vice-resident, Figliomeni now leads the Integrated Logistics, Linehaul, Bestway and CDI divisions of…

Automated truck platoons to traverse Alberta highway

Semi-trucks fitted with artificial intelligence technology will soon roll on Alberta’s Queen Elizabeth II Highway, in a test project funded by the Government of Canada. Driver-assist technology will allow close-proximity…

No ELD penalties until June 2022, jurisdictions confirm

Jurisdictions that enforce Hours of Service rules have confirmed that Canada’s rollout of mandated electronic logging devices will focus on education and awareness – and not include penalties — until…

Sidhu shares technical expertise

“Go with what you like to do. If you do not like what you do, you are setting yourself up for failure,” says Isher Sidhu. “If someone forces you to…

Tallman Truck Centre founder passes away at 79

Tallman Truck Centre founder Gerald Tallman passed away May 2, after a battle with cancer. His family, who was at his side, says he “leaves behind a legacy of entrepreneurship,…

Marvin Freiburger & Sons celebrates 25 years in business

Marvin Freiburger, owner of Marvin Freiburger & Sons, a heavy-duty truck and trailer repair shop in Walkerton, Ont., is a man of many talents. He’s a technician, an engineer, a…

Falcon VP to lead CTEA

Falcon Equipment vice-president Blair Norberg has been named the latest chairman of the Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA). Norberg recently celebrated his 20th anniversary with Falcon, in which he became…

Flo Components remotely monitors lube systems

Flo Components has unveiled a remote monitoring telematics program for automatic lubrication systems. FLOlink operates with any model of automatic lubrication system, offering remote, real-time checks on machine location,…

Akin named Rand McNally senior VP of sales

Rand McNally on Tuesday announced that former Lytx, Inc. executive Rush Akin has joined the company as senior vice-president of sales. Akin, who has spent most of his career within…

Prepare to respond to accident and cargo claims

Accidents can happen and cargo claims are likely inevitable, but what can your company and drivers do after an incident? Depending on the extent of the collision, a rapid response…

Protect your tires from the harsh realities of city streets

Trucks are taking to city streets like never before, as rising e-commerce demand sees growth in everything from courier fleets to white glove delivery services. It’s enough to make a…

Ottawa to conduct Highway 413 environmental review

The federal government has stepped in and will conduct an environmental assessment of Ontario’s Highway 413 plan, according to news reports. “Canadians expect their governments to make decisions based on…