Equipment Globocam acquires Tardif Diesel September 20, 2022 Quebec truck dealer Globocam announced it has acquired Tardif Diesel in Estrie, Que., which specializes in the sale and repair of Freightliner and Western Star heavy trucks. Dominique Beauregard has…
Transportation Tiger Trucking celebrates 35 years, adds dedicated maintenance facility September 15, 2022 The only things (somewhat) brighter than Tiger Trucking’s yellow vehicle graphics were the reflective yellow vests worn by those around them. But both were plentiful as the fleet celebrated its…
Equipment Fort Garry Industries moves to new Sarnia location September 14, 2022 Fort Garry Industries Sarnia has moved into a new 13,000-square-foot facility. The store offers aftermarket parts, truck and trailer equipment and repair services. (Photo: Fort Garry Industries) Robyn Spitzke, president…
Transportation Dayton Parts marks 100th anniversary August 24, 2022 Dayton Parts, which started in 1922 as automotive spring manufacturer Harrisburg Stanley Spring Works, marks its 100th anniversary this month. (Photo: Files) The wholly-owned subsidiary of Dorman Products delivers aftermarket…
Equipment How to jump start a semi truck in 9 steps August 24, 2022 There are few things more frustrating than a truck with dead batteries. Just as the shift is to begin, a turn of the key leads to … nothing. Rather than…
Equipment 5 tips to diagnose truck electrical problems August 22, 2022 Diagnosing truck electrical issues can be like chasing ghosts in the machine. Just where is the source of the real problem? Here are five tips to help identify the root…
Transportation 10 tips for fighting and preventing truck fires August 15, 2022 The only combustion welcome on a truck would be within the confines of an engine cylinder. But truck fires continue to be a common occurrence — and not just in…
Equipment Kenworth of Newfoundland & Labrador expands August 4, 2022 Kenworth of Newfoundland & Labrador recently opened its third Kenworth dealership in the province – an 18,000 sq.-ft. parts and service facility in Grand Falls-Windsor. The dealership will assist local…
Equipment GreatWest Kenworth unveils new Alberta dealership August 3, 2022 GreatWest Kenworth opened a new parts and service dealership in Balzac, Alta., to support fleets and truck operators serving the Calgary and Airdrie markets. The newly constructed 32,000 sq.-ft. dealership…
Transportation TruckPro expands with three Quebec locations July 29, 2022 TruckPro has added three locations in Quebec, expanding its network of more than 120 service centers in Canada. The new facilities are Service Mecanique M.A.I, Drummondville; Garage Jos Lefrancois (2008),…
Transportation OK Tire store opens Dartmouth, N.S. store July 26, 2022 OK Tire has opened a new location in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The facility on Eisener Boulevard offers a full range of tires and services. OK Tire president and CEO Jim…
Business Management 4 ways to control truck fleet maintenance budgets July 20, 2022 Budgeting for a fleet maintenance operation has never been more challenging, as supply and labor shortages combine with inflation to push up component and service prices. While not much can…
Business Management Quebec updating PECVL truck safety rating system July 18, 2022 Quebec will introduce several changes to its safety ratings system on Jan. 1, changing the province’s approach to critical defects and the way different trucking violations are weighed. “We have…
Human Resources Trailer mechanic keen to add new skills to her toolbox July 13, 2022 Emily Ogram likes to get her hands dirty. She does not mind physical labor and is eager to acquire new skills. For the past two months, she has been learning…
Health & Safety Hamilton’s Barton St. named Ontario’s worst road June 7, 2022 Barton St. East in Hamilton, Ont., has the dubious distinction of being the worst road in Ontario, according to CAA. The road suffers from “potholes and severe alligator cracking in…
