Wabco and CVSA join forces for Brake Safety Week

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – Wabco Holdings revealed today that it has joined forces with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) to help improve brake safety in time for the alliance’s 2015…

Tallman Group acquires Peel Truck and Trailer

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Tallman Group announced the acquisition of certain assets of Peel Truck and Trailer today. Peel Truck and Trailer has been in the transportation industry since 1971 and…

Ensure your cargo is safe this Labour Day weekend says CargoNet

JERSEY CITY, N.J. – CargoNet is warning the industry to ensure its cargo is safe this coming Labour Day weekend. The company examined statistics from the Wednesday before and Wednesday…

New bed-in-a-bag for truckers hits the market

BURLINGTON, Ont. — Whitz Marketing Group has launched a new universal fit Bed-in-a-Bag to the trucking market recently. The new product, according to the company, enhances the look of any…

Two Canadian carriers win Ryder award

MIAMI, Fla. – Ryder System announced its top carrier selections for its annual Ryder Carrier Quality awards today. This award, according to Ryder, recognizes excellence in the business represented by…

Commercial Vehicle Group rolls out new premium seat

NEW ALBANY, Ohio – Commercial Vehicle Group introduced a new premium seat to its Bostrom Seating brand’s premium all-makes seat offering for class 7 and 8 heavy-duty trucks recently. The new…

Two Canadian Fleets Take Home Ryder Awards

MIAMI, FL - Two Canadian fleets were among the nearly dozen and half that were honored by Ryder System as its top carriers of the year.

Truck Platooning System Gets Lockheed Martin Investment

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- A developer of vehicle systems designed to increase safety and fuel savings in truck fleets, along with providing analytics, is receiving an investment from Lockheed Martin.

Miller Departing Trucking HR Canada

OTTAWA -- Trucking HR Canada is bidding farewell to Tamara Miller, director of programs and services, as she joins the team at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., according to a Tuesday announcement.

Wabco Joins CVSA as Brake Safety Week Nears

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI -- Wabco Holdings Inc. has joined the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), the international not-for-profit whose mission is to promote commercial vehicle safety and security by providing leadership on safety issues to law enforcement, industry, and policy makers.

Tallman Stretches Out, Purchases Peel Truck and Trailer

MISSISSAUGA, ON -- The truck and trailer dealership Tallman Group announced on Tuesday it has purchased certain assets of Peel Truck and Trailer.

Entry Level Driver Training Will Ontario/US Get it Right?

Entry level driver training, will they get it right, I believe the odds at this point are even, this an issue that I have personally been knee deep in for…

Eaton extends warranty option on aftermarket clutches

GALESBURG, Mich. – Eaton announced that it has extended the warranty coverage on its aftermarket Advantage Series and EverTough clutches with the purchase of a Genuine Eaton Clutch Installation Kit…

International Truck to introduce over-the-air reprogramming

LISLE, Ill.— International Truck announced today it plans to offer over-the-air reprogramming of engine control modules for its N9, N10 and N13 engines. The company claims they are the first…

Tomorrow, Ontario Changes Rules of The Road

TORONTO - Tougher penalties for certain driving violations plus increased driver and vehicle license fees in Ontario all take effect on Tuesday, Sept. 1, and the Toronto Trucking Association wants all truckers to know about it. The organization has issued a bulletin outlining tougher penalties for distracted driving, new rules protecting bicyclists and measures to ensure the safety of tow truck drivers. The province has also changed rules surrounding children riding school buses. Penalties for distracted driving will include an increased set fine of $490 and three demerit points upon conviction. Novice drivers will receive a minimum 30-day suspension for the first conviction and longer suspensions for subsequent convictions.