Mack adds app, charger incentives for LR Electric Looking to electrify a waste management vehicle? Mack Trucks now has an app — and a related incentive program — to help with that. The OEM has introduced a new…
Canada further delays GHG standards for trailers Canada’s federal government is once again delaying plans to apply greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) standards to trailers, in the face of challenges to companion rules in the U.S. The fourth…
Truck World draws 10,920 industry professionals Truck World is promoted as the “meeting place for Canada’s trucking industry” – and thousands of people attended the biennial trade show to do that very thing. The April 21-23…
Thermo King sets Precedent with S-750i trailer refrigeration unit Thermo King’s Precedent S-750i trailer refrigeration unit has been unveiled to support longhaul and local food distribution alike – featuring electrification, integrated shore power, embedded telematics, and refrigerant with…
Bradford West Gwillimbury latest municipality to back ODTA The Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA) says it is grateful for the support from the Bradford West Gwillimbury town council, the latest municipality to support the organization, joining Mississauga and…
Vanguard unveils all-Canadian refrigerated body There’s a new kid on the refrigerated truck body block. At Truck World, CIMC Vanguard introduced its exclusively Canadian Polar Globe refrigerated truck body, expanding customer choices in an extremely…
International MV Series updated for snowplows Navistar has updated its International MV Series of trucks to support snowplow applications, improving packaging for easier integrations and adding multiple safety features and other enhancements. A 14,700-lb. front axle…
App uses live location to connect drivers with mechanics on the road Trucks break down, that’s part of trucking. It could happen on a busy highway or on an isolated back road, at a customer or a rest area, during the day…
Fleet Hawks facilitate carrier operations Taking care of a baby is an endless job, and parents go about their tasks with a smile on their faces and a touch of pride. Waking up in the…
Fleets highlight safety, offer flexibility to hire in-demand drivers Fleets are constantly on the lookout for drivers. Signing on an experienced professional who will hang around for a while is like striking gold. Trucking HR Canada data shows there are…
Ontario dump truck drivers end six-week strike after securing higher rates Striking dump truck drivers in the Greater Toronto Area will end six weeks of job actions on May 1. The Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA) and key stakeholders agreed to…
Ontario budget promises billions for highways, commits to ELDs Ontario’s provincial government is promising big spending on highways and other infrastructure in a budget released ahead of a June election. The document commits $25.1 billion over the coming decade…
Alcoa introduces lighter wheels, wheel covers Alcoa has taken more weight out of its aluminum wheels. The new Alcoa 22.5”x8.25” ULT36x and 22.5”x14” 84U61x and 84U64x are each 3 lb. lighter than previous designs. The ULT36x…
Public inquiry launched into Freedom Convoy emergency measures Measures used to crack down on so-called Freedom Convoy protesters will now face a public inquiry into Canada’s first ever use of the Emergencies Act. The Act gave the federal government tools to…
BrightDrop electric van sets range record BrightDrop and FedEx have secured a Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled by an electric van on a single charge, in a trip that saw a BrightDrop Zevo…
