Equipment Purolator deploys electric trucks, cargo bikes in Vancouver March 29, 2021 Purolator has deployed electric delivery trucks and cargo bikes in Vancouver, claiming to be the first national courier to deploy fully electric delivery vehicles. The 18-foot delivery trucks are Ford…
Human Resources Trucking HR offers anti-harassment training January 11, 2021 Trucking HR Canada has launched an online learning center offering courses on how to deal with workplace harassment and violence. The training will help employers meet new Canada Labour…
Equipment Canvec expands roadside repair service to GTA October 20, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. — Canvec Leasing is now offering 24/7 mobile roadside repair service in the Greater Toronto Area, the company announced Tuesday. Canvec said its GTA operations will be managed…
Trailers Fontaine trailer ready for 60-ton loads July 15, 2020 Fontaine Heavy-Haul’s Magnitude 60LCC trailer will haul 60-ton loads in 13 feet with four close-coupled axles. It’s designed for regions where spread axle configurations are not required to maximize trailer…
Regulations Toronto automates speed enforcement July 10, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — The City of Toronto has begun issuing tickets in Community Safety Zones near schools as part of its Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program. The initiative kicked off…
Human Resources Anti-harassment rules, training coming to federally regulated truck fleets June 25, 2020 GATINEAU, Que. – New Canadian regulations to address workplace violence and harassment will apply to federally regulated businesses including truck fleets as of Jan. 1, under a framework established by…
Human Resources Ottawa fast-tracks hiring of temporary foreign workers May 12, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – The federal government has announced a new policy, which will drastically reduce the time it takes for a temporary foreign worker to start a new job. The…
Equipment Truck tech transforming the industry: Panel June 14, 2019 John G. Smith of Newcom Media moderates the session. The other panelists, from left, are Elias Demangos, John Bowen, Matt Richardson and Sanchia Duran. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – New onboard…
Infrastructure Thunder Bay set to vote on designated truck route June 10, 2019 Image courtesy: City of Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY, Ont. – After years of bitter debate, Thunder Bay will finally vote this Monday on a controversial proposal to create a designated…
Up to the Challenge May 2, 2019 Introducing the Challenge On-Ramp to CCLP® Designation CITT president Pina Melchionna explains this new and exciting initiative. For those logistics professionals who already know the business of logistics, CITT can…
Transportation Transcourt Tank Leasing names new regional account manager for Ontario November 26, 2018 OAKVILLE, Ont. — Transcourt Tank Leasing named Carlos Duarte its newest regional account manager for Ontario. This new addition allows Transcourt to focus their sales force on growth while continuing to…
Transportation Navistar reveals winners of 2018 Technician Rodeo October 1, 2018 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar hosted a Technician Rodeo recently where technicians from across Canada and the U.S. competed to be named best technician. Technicians from Florida, West Virginia, and Arizona…
Equipment ATA maintenance council releases updated technical guide August 9, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) says there are more than 40 new or revised practices in its new recommended practices manual. The…
Transportation Spec’ing the right way April 18, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – With countless options available at your fingertips, it’s not always easy to spec’ your unique fleet. (L-R) Greg Black, Chris Iveson, Mike Gomes and moderator John G.
Transportation Lafert names two new sales reps April 18, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Lafert North America has added two new sales representatives to its team. Joel Fernandes joins the company after nine years in the construction and power distribution industry.
