Driver exam crush ahead of mandatory training

TORONTO, ON -- An increasing number of would-be truck drivers are lining up for licensing tests at Ontario DriveTest centers as the province approaches a July 1 deadline to introduce Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT). The number of appointments has increased since the beginning of 2017 and was up 20% last March when compared to the same month in 2016, an Ontario Ministry of Transportation spokesman confirms. The surge was not unexpected, either. Extra examiners were trained, and more classified test slots had been allocated to respond to an increase in demand.

Daimler promotes two executives

PORTLAND, OR -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has appointed Jeff Allen and Stefan Kurschner to its operating committee. Allen becomes senior vice president - production, quality and specialty vehicles on August 1. Kurschner will be the senior vice president for aftermarket business units effective July 1.

Mack LR Model available in 4×2 configuration

NEW ORLEANS , La. – Mack Truck’s refuse cabover, the Mack LR is now available in a 4×2 configuration the company announced this week at WasteExpo 2017. The new configuration gives…

OTA creates survey concerning CB, two-way radios

TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA)  is seeking input for a survey it has published concerning specific exemptions for holding and use of two-way radios (including hand-held CB radios)…

Peterbilt showcases new electric Model 520

DENTON, Texas –Peterbilt is showcasing its Model 520 refuse truck demo with an advanced battery-electric drive system at the WasteExpo 2017 show in New Orleans, La. from May 8-11. The Model…

OTA adds compliance session to Council Summit

TORONTO, Ont.  — The Ontario Trucking Association’s 2017 Council Summit will now feature a compliance and freight policy session this year, organizers announced.  The newly added educational seminar will cover…

The Downspeeding Decision: Can it work with Canadian spec’s?

Spec'ing powertrains for Canadian operations is a tricky job. Americans take their powertrain spec's pretty seriously as well, but how tough is it to get something that will move 80,000-pound loads on interstate highways? To be fair, our southern neighbors are always pushing the proverbial envelope, but tricky takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to downspeeding.

Peterbilt demos electric waste truck

NEW ORLEANS, LA - Visitors to the WasteExpo 2017 show from May 8 to 11 have a chance to witness a Model 520 Peterbilt running on a battery-electric drive system.

Healthy Fleet Challenge wraps up first week

TORONTO, ON - With 2,131 healthy meals eaten and 859 workouts completed, the first week of the Healthy Fleet Challenge has concluded. Since the start of the challenge, 472 people from 68 different trucking companies have downloaded the HealthyTeam app and signed up to participate in the challenge.

Week one results of the Healthy Fleet Challenge revealed

TORONTO, Ont. — The first week of the Healthy Fleet Challenge is over and close to 500 participants have been battling it out for the top spot on the leaderboard. This…

Date for Fleet Safety Council annual conference set

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Fleet Safety Council has revealed details of its upcoming 26th annual educational conference. The one-day conference is set for Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Centre…

SAF-HOLLAND announces launch of new website

MUSKEGON, MI - SAF-HOLLAND have announced the launch of its new intuitive and user friendly website www.SAFHolland.ca.

Ryder to distribute, service Workhorse trucks

Ryder System has formed a 10-year strategic partnership with Workhorse Group to be primary distributor and provider of service and support for Workhorse light- and medium-duty range-extended electric vehicles in North America.

Video shows rollerblader hitching a ride behind truck

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Peel Regional Police have issued a warning after dash cam footage of a rollerblader hitching a ride the back of a transport truck has picked up some attention online.

Federal Signal acquiring TBEI

OAK BROOKS, IL - Federal Signal Corporation is acquiring Truck Bodies and Equipment International (TBEI) - a maker of dump truck bodies and trailers -- for US $270 million. TBEI runs five manufacturing facilities through the U.S., and in the year ending March 31 it generated US $206 million in revenue. The purchase price represents 7.2 times TBEI's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for the same year. The deal strengthens Federal Signal's position as a specialty vehicle manufacturer in maintenance and infrastructure markets, according to an announcement about the deal. It adds to the company's existing expertise in chassis-based vehicles.