Provinces harmonize rules for LCVs

TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have harmonized their requirements for long combination vehicles (LCVs). Harmonizing these rules will now allow carriers to transport…

AMTA encourages Class 3 drivers traveling to US to have valid medical certificate

EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is advising drivers of Class 1-3 vehicles to be vigilant when it comes to maintaining a valid medical examiner’s certificate. The…

Keeping up with the pace of change

As trucks become more complex, finding and developing technicians to work on them becomes more challenging

Petro-Canada unveils “tougher” new engine oils

Oil supplier touts opportunity to save fuel, extend drain intervals

Nikola preps to unveil Class 8 electric truck, hydrogen network plans

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Nikola Motor Company is scheduled to unveil an electric Class 8 truck tonight, naming Ryder System as its exclusive distribution and maintenance provider, and announcing plans for a network of hydrogen fueling stations across Canada and the U.S.

B.C. lays out new guidelines for pilot car operators

VICTORIA, B.C. – British Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure launched new guidelines for pilot car operators, which clarifies the requirements for travel set out in provincial permits for oversize…

CTA looks for similar oversight in Canada as in US to reduce emission control tampering

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has called on the federal government to broaden its oversight powers under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) to prevent tampering of…

Healthy Truck, Morneau Shepell launches new driver assistance program

LONDON, Ont. — Healthy Trucker, in partnership with Morneau Shepell, will be launching the first assistance program for professional truck drivers called the Healthy Trucker Assistance Program (HTAP). This new…

Waldeck assumes new role with Daimler Truck Financial

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Tobias Waldeck has been named vice-president of sales, marketing and remarketing for Daimler Truck Financial’s US market. Waldeck’s appointment is an effort to add to Daimler’s…

Richmond first city to achieve E3 Fleet’s platinum rating for fleet management

VANCOUVER, B.C. – E3 Fleet has awarded the City of Richmond with the first platinum rating for its excellence in fleet management and environmental performance. “An E3 fleet platinum rating…

Top manufacturers commit to 2017 North American Commercial Vehicle Show

  CHICAGO, Ill. — The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show) today announced that many of the top truck and trailer manufacturers, as well as commercial vehicle suppliers, have…

Bison teams with Canadian Armed Forces for Wreaths Across Canada

WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport has partnered with several branches of the Canadian Armed Forces to bring the Wreaths Across Canada (WAC) ceremonies to Manitoba and Ottawa. The events, which…

CAM hands out annual awards

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Canadian Association of Movers (CAM) held their annual awards ceremony on last week and honored professional moving companies across the country and individuals who work for them.

Rolf Lockwood Scholarship presented for networking article

TORONTO, ON - A story on the ins and outs of business networking - and how it helped an insurance lawyer raise about $250,000 to support children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy - secured the 2016 Rolf Lockwood Scholarship for a Ryerson University journalism student.

Payne Transportation names its driver of the year

Raises funds for charitable foundation during annual gala