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Trucking HR Canada unveils new board
TORONTO, ON - Trucking HR Canada -- an organization that promotes best practices in human resources -- has unveiled a new slate of directors following a year-long strategic review and board "enrichment" process. Two new positions have also been added to the board that now includes representatives from across Canada. "Our strategic review confirmed our key priorities align with industry needs," said CEO Angela Splinter.
PHOTO GALLERY: Western Star Transformer, 5700 XE
GREENVILLE, SC -- Western Star unveiled updates to the 5700 as well as a new Extreme Duty (XD) Offroad package and MBT-40 Transformer chassis last week. Here's a sneak peek of a few images from the Larens Proving Grounds. For complete coverage, see the July edition of Today's Trucking.
Western Star unveils true transformer
GREENVILLE, SC - Western Star enjoyed time on the silver screen when a pre-production model of the 5700 was customized to star as Optimus Prime in an installment of Transformers. But the manufacturer's true "transformer" was unveiled to media at the Laurens Proving Grounds on Thursday. A new Extreme Duty (XD) Offroad package was unveiled along with the MBT-40 Transformer chassis, which with a 68,000-pound Palfinger G68 hooklift is able to switch from watering truck to dump body in less than 10 minutes - quicker than it would take to refuel. And the open platform means there are other applications to come, ranging from cranes to fuel and lube trucks. That means much higher productivity for construction companies and mines that might traditionally leave specialized trucks parked for extended periods.
