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Making the case for solar

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Just 200 trailers with solar panels on their roofs would generate enough power to supply 3,200 residential homes if that power were fed back into the grid.

Andy Transport launches Tristan Fleet Management

MONTREAL, Que.  — Andy Transport today announced the official launch of its newest business venture: Tristan Fleet Management. The new company operates several heavy truck and trailer maintenance centers and provides…

Highlight Motor Group creates new in-house driver training program

CONCORD, Ont. —  Highlight Motor Group today announced the commencement of its Class AZ driver training college. In partnership with leading driver training college, Highlight Motor Group has created a…

Operating hours extended at the Port of Montreal

MONTREAL, Que. — Operating hours at the Port of Montreal’s Gateway Terminals Partnership (MGTP) and Termont terminals have been extended. With the growing number of construction zones in Greater Montreal and…

Tremcar West to open propane tank truck assembly line in Saskatchewan

WEYBURN, Sask. – Tremcar West will set up a propane tank truck assembly line at its Weyburn, Sask., facility. The announcement was made Sept. 6 during the company’s celebration of…

The case for and against electric trucks

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – In studying the viability of electric trucks, Rick Mihelic has learned one thing for certain. “Electric trucks are polarizing,” the director of future technology studies for…

The state of Canadian fleets discussed during in.sight User Conference

HOUSTON, Texas – Several issues affecting the Canadian trucking industry were addressed today in Houston, including the idea of mandating onboard video for fleets. Discussed during the PeopleNet and TMW…

Recruitment & Resources Expo sold out

TORONTO, Ont. — The inaugural Recruitment & Resources Expo that is set to take place September 15 is now sold out of booth space. The show, aimed at addressing the…

TransCore Link Logistics reveals 2018 scholarship recipients

TORONTO, Ont. —  This scholarship season marks the fourth year TransCore Link Logistics has given back to high school students. The LinkScholar Program identifies talented young people, affiliated with the…

Mack video features pair of drivers from Western Canada

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks’ sixth episode of its RoadLife series titled “Long Way From Home” features two western Canadian long-haul truck drivers. Bill Flynn, originally from Newfoundland, has spent…

Ritchie Bros.’ Edmonton auction breaks $78 million in sales

EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers held another successful auction in Edmonton this week, selling more than $78 million of equipment. “We continued to see strong pricing for equipment and…

Pride Truck Sales opens new locations in Calif.

Left to Right: Senior Vice President Vik Gupta, President and CEO Sulakhan Johal & Branch Manager Dildeep Johal FONTANA, Calif. – Canadian pre-owned retailer Pride Truck Sales is expanding again.

Best Fleets nominations now open

MARKHAM, Ont. – Is the fleet you drive for one of the best? If so, now’s your chance to nominate them for the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) Best Fleets to…

Want to spot brake defects? ‘Bend at the waist’

Brakes are a focus of roadside enforcement officers every day of the year, but the focus will intensify later this month during Brake Safety Week. Scheduled for Sept. 16-22, the week coordinated by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) combines education initiatives and inspections alike, depending on the jurisdiction. It has traditionally allowed enforcement teams to shine a light on a variety of systems and issues.