Fontaine Heavy-Haul adds new 60-ton trailer October 27, 2021 Fontaine Heavy-Haul has introduced a new Magnitude 60HD modular lowbed trailer for 60-ton loads. It’s designed for customers who require more than the standard 55-ton models, but without the significantly…
Equipment Historically large load hits Alberta highways January 7, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – The heaviest load to be hauled on Alberta’s highway network started its trip from Edmonton to the Fort Saskatchewan area last night. Weighing in at 820 tons,…
Equipment Volvo introduces new VNX March 14, 2018 Volvo product overhaul continues with VNX heavy-hauler
Equipment ‘The toughest truck in the woods’ May 19, 2017 In the bush, or on the narrow streets of Charleston, Mack has loyal fans
Equipment Driving the International PayStar with UltraShift Plus MXP April 24, 2015 How heavy is too heavy for automated manual transmissions? According to Eaton, there’s no such thing.
Transportation Volvo’s VNX heavy-hauler now available as tri-drive April 8, 2015 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo’s VNX heay-haul tractor is now available in tri-drive configuration. The latest offering is ideal for heavy equipment hauling, oil and gas applications and timber transport. The…
Equipment A TITANIC LEAP FOR mDRIVE March 17, 2015 Mack Trucks came up north for an announcement that’ll be particularly welcomed by the Canadian trucking industry. Its Titan by Mack, serious, badass, heavy-hauler will now come standard with the…
Equipment Mack makes mDrive HD standard in Titan heavy-hauler March 5, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. — Mack Trucks officials came to Canada this morning to announce the company’s ultra-heavy-haul Titan by Mack will now come standard with the mDrive HD automated manual transmission.
Business Management Andy adds heavy-haul capacity October 28, 2014 SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD, Que. — A Quebec-based transportation company is branching out and offering heavy and oversized services. Andy Transport has created a new standalone division and has purchased four-axle flatbeds…
Equipment AND DRIVING A GREAT BIG FREIGHTLINER August 4, 2014 Next up was the Freightliner 122SD tri-drive heavy-haul tractor; a Canadian spec’ that will find a home in the Alberta oilfields. This beast featured a large classic-styled hood, a 70-inch…
Accuride’s new wheel treatment protects against rim flange wear June 2, 2014 EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Accuride has introduced a new aluminum wheel with a specially treated rim designed to reduce rim flange wear seen in heavy-haul, shifting load and frequent stop/start applications.
