FGI expanding into Atlantic Canada

Fort Garry Industries (FGI), an aftermarket supplier of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, is opening a new branch and product distribution center in Dartmouth, N.S. Located at 320 Higney Avenue…

TruckPro adds four more locations to network

TruckPro announced that four more shops across the country have joined its network. They are Y&B Services in Yellowknife; CG Truck and Equipment Repair in Calgary, AB; Roger…

Kenworth Truck Centres officially opens Mississauga-North facility

Kenworth Truck Centres officially threw the doors open at its 10th location – Kenworth Mississauga-North – with a grand opening Aug. 23. The Ontario facility, open since April 2022, has…

In-house technician development program doubles shop’s revenue

Mike Schwarz, co-owner of Colorado-based repair shop JE-CO Truck and Trailer, says his company has nearly doubled its revenue in the four years since he purchased it, all while adding…

Brake Safety Week begins, focusing on linings and pads

Brake Safety Week is officially underway, as enforcement teams in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. gather detailed brake-related inspection data from Aug. 20 to 26. General brake system inspections and…

West End Radiators buys Saskatoon rad shop

West End Radiators has continued its expansion in Western Canada with the acquisition of Saskatoon Radiator Sales and Service. West End Radiators has already integrated its new business and retained…

Pilot, Bridgestone mark one-year tire management milestone

Bridgestone and Pilot have exceeded initial goals in developing a commercial fleet service network, opening more than 300 locations since the program was announced a year ago. Pilot’s travel center…

Premier Truck Group installs Ontario’s first high-horsepower full-chassis dyno

What do you do when your truck dealership is in the center of a highly congested industrial area, making it nearly impossible to get up to highway speeds under load…

Michelin OnCall provides 2.5 millionth roadside service event

Michelin’s OnCall emergency roadside service hit a milestone recently, assisting its 2.5 millionth customer in the U.S. and Canada since its 2009 launch. “This achievement is a demonstration of Michelin’s…

CVSA’s Brake Safety Week focuses on lining, pad violations

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will focus on brake lining and brake pad violations during this year’s Brake Safety Week on Aug. 20-26. During last year’s Brake Safety Week,…

TIP Group launches mechanic training academy in Canada

TIP Group is launching a new academy for trailer mechanics in six countries, including Canada. The Canadian academy will be based in the Toronto area, the company said, with similar…

Roadcheck inspection blitz uncovers the good, bad and ugly

Thoughts must have been churning in dump truck driver Navpreet Singh’s mind as he was directed into the truck inspection lanes along Steeles Avenue in Halton Hills, Ont., on May…

Proper inspections every day will keep Roadcheck stress away

Don’t say you weren’t warned. Carriers and drivers might want to pay extra attention to cargo securement and anti-lock braking systems (ABS) on their trucks because hawk-eyed enforcement officials will…

Rising costs, parts shortages challenge truck maintenance

Trucking operations experienced the bite of significant parts shortages and price increases in the past year as they maintained equipment, a TruckNews.com Pulse Survey shows. Eighty percent of the…

DTNA his $1 billion in sales on Excelerator e-commerce platform

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has done more than US$1 billion in retail sales through its Excelerator e-commerce platform. DTNA is marking the milestone with launch of a new digital…