Training helps maximize tech potential

There was a time, not too many years ago, when trucks essentially vanished from view after pulling out of a fleet yard. Updates about an ongoing trip were limited to calls from payphones in truck stops, or maybe the reports from passing...

The Last Word: Murray Hebblethwaite

There is no shortage of father-son stories in trucking. Many of today’s professional drivers followed their fathers’ footsteps into the industry and learned how to shift and back up from their dads.

MTO should’ve added radar long ago

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Tune up your books

Hard-working truck drivers deserve every nickel that they’re entitled to get back from Revenue Canada, so make it easier for yourself and your accountant. “Don’t just throw all your receipts in a box,” says Cleo Hamel,...

Van trailer decking systems becoming more popular

The trucking industry’s mantra, in the face of a productivity-choking regulatory environment, has been to do more with less – to squeeze more profit out of its existing assets. Few companies today are adding capacity and are instead...

SmartTruck offers look inside development process of aerodynamic devices

The end result of a new product seldom resembles the initial design; through trial and error, modifications are made until the best possible outcome is achieved. That process at SmartTruck Systems proved that a meticulous eye could uncover...

North Star Fleet offers free ‘Hidden Cost of Trip Permits’ seminar

CALGARY, Alta. -- In an effort to help Alberta fleets manage commercial vehicle licensing and tax compliance, North Star Fleet Solutions is providing free seminars from April to June for interested parties. 

Aaron Tennant, Kathy Penner named winners of TCA’s step challenge

 GRAPEVINE, Tx.-- This year’s Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) convention was one for the movers and shakers. 

Trison Tarps relocates to bigger building

BRANTFORD, Ont.-- After nearly a year of construction, Trison Tarps Inc.’s new building expansion is finally complete. 

#MATS2014: Freightliner adds options; Detroit marks DT12 milestone

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) set out three years ago to obtain “undisputed market leadership” in terms of market share and brand preference across its entire range of products. It’s getting closer to...

#MATS2014: Goodyear promises ‘no surprises’ in small fleet program

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – A new program expected to launch next quarter promises to give the mega-fleet treatment to medium- and small-sized fleets.

#MATS2014 Highway Heroes battled fire, water and earth to perform rescues

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky—Battling fierce flames, climbing down steep precipices and plucking sinking vehicles out of the water were tasks that were all in a day’s work for the four drivers who were nominated as 2014 Goodyear Highway...

#MATS2014: Western Star to unveil aerodynamic truck, adds production capacity

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The Western Star booth is always a big attraction at the Mid-America Trucking Show, but seemingly more so this year with the addition of a new star attraction.

#MATS2014: Peterbilt launches Anniversary Edition 579, fuel-saving package

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- This year marks Peterbilt’s 75th anniversary, and to celebrate, the truck maker is releasing a limited edition Model 579.

#MATS2014: Utility Trailer celebrates centennial at MATS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Utility Trailer has constructed a legacy trailer that will tour North America in honour of its 100-year history.