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Alberta
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Dana Inc. provides e-Propulsion system for Alberta project
MAUMEE, Ohio – Dana Inc. is providing its Spicer Electrified e-Propulsion solution with integrated TM4 Sumo HP motor-inverter system to Class 8 trucks moving freight between Calgary, Alta., and Edmonton. The effort is part of Alberta’s Zero-Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration…
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Finding the Smokin’ Gun
Racer Gord Cooper looks to set world records after Smokin’ Gun’s engine rebuild
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Beautiful and speedy trucks on display at Alberta truck show
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – The Southern Alberta Truck Expo and Job Fair held its 5th annual event in Lethbridge, Alta., today, handing out several awards to drivers who showed off their stunning rides at the show. Nine awards were handed out…
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AMTA holds Truck Driving Championship at new Edmonton facility
EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta’s Professional Truck Driving Championship was held in Edmonton this past weekend with winners taking home top honors in four categories. Drivers from across the province competed in the 71st annual event, hosted by the Alberta Motor…
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Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction nets over $72 million in sales
EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros.’ latest Edmonton, Alta. auction brought in more than $72 million in sales, with around 70% of the equipment being sold online. “We continue to see strong attendance for our Edmonton auctions in 2019,” said Brian…
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Cratex opens location in Nisku, Alta.
NISKU, Alta. – Cratex Industries, an industrial packaging and crating company, celebrated the grand opening of its new facility in Nisku, Alta., June 21. The new location offers an array of packaging and crating services to meet the demands of…
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B.C.’s trucking vacancy rates highest of any sector
KELOWNA, B.C. – “I don’t even know how you’re operating if that is at all possible.” That was the reaction from B.C. economist Ken Peacock after learning from Statistics Canada that the trucking industry has the highest job vacancy rate…
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Lethbridge truck show aims to inform public of shortages facing industry
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – The fifth annual Southern Alberta Truck Expo will focus on educating the general public about the shortages the industry currently faces, and is expected to continue facing in the coming years. The event, which will be held…
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Merger creates iHaul Freight Systems
LANGLEY, B.C. – Alberta’s H&R Transport and B.C.’s iHaul Freight Ltd. have merged creating iHaul Freight Systems. The agreement, which is subject to closing conditions, will see H&R Transport’s over-the-road transportation division unite under the iHaul banner. iHaul Freight Systems…
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Must-have technologies, ELDs, and government regulations
Panel discusses technology in the workplace during AMTA conference
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Alberta’s three initiatives to increase road safety
KANANASKIS, Alta. – Mandatory entry-level training (MELT) is not the only initiative the Alberta government has implemented to help improve safety on provincial roads. Changes have also been made to Alberta’s driver examiner road test model, as well as its…
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Ritchie Bros. to hold largest Grande Prairie spring auction ever
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is gearing up for the largest spring auction Grande Prairie, Alta., has ever seen. From April 11-13, the northern Alberta city will host its first Ritchie Bros. auction of the year, which will…
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Notley commits to increasing road network for large and oversized loads
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – In the midst of a provincial election, NDP leader Rachel Notley is promising to spend $1.4 billion to expand road in Alberta that can handle large and oversized loads. Currently, there is approximately 6,500 km of…
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Trucking company owner from Humboldt tragedy pleads guilty
CALGARY, Alta. – The owner of the trucking company involved in the Humboldt Broncos bus collision pleaded guilty today to five charges, and has been fined $5,000. Sukhmander Singh, owner of Adesh Deol Trucking, admitted he failed to maintain time…
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Western Canadian dealer named one of Wabash’s best
CALGARY, Alta. – Calgary’s Fleetstop Trailers was named one of Wabash National’s top dealers for 2018. “We are again honored to be included with Wabash’s largest and best run North American dealerships,” said Craig Sterling, managing partner of Fleetstop Trailers.…
