Transportation SAF-Holland unveils tire pressure system March 4, 2018 ATLANTA, Ga. – SAF-Holland has unveiled the Tire Pilot Plus tire pressure management system for its CBX and ULX suspensions – topping up or even releasing air to ensure…
Business Management More work to be done February 26, 2018 Safety, training, and honesty keys to recruiting more women in trucking
Equipment New DPF cleaning company sets up shop February 20, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – A new diesel particulate filter (DPF) cleaning company has set up shop in the Greater Toronto Area. Greensonic Cleaning offers cleaning of DPFs, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)…
Transportation It’s time to talk January 31, 2018 Accidents, loneliness, and fatigue are all part of the job as a truck driver. But does this make them more at risk for mental illness?
Transportation APTA celebrates truck enthusiast at awards dinner December 14, 2017 Stephane Landry, left, with Donnie Fillmore of Atlantic Pacific Transport. MONCTON, N.B. — The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) recognized a long time truck-driver admirer at its annual awards dinner.
Equipment Stoughton jumping into refrigerated trailer market September 26, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Stoughton Trailers is re-entering the refrigerated trailer market with the launch of its PureBlue model. The company introduced the new refrigerated trailer at the North American Commercial…
Equipment First transmission from Eaton-Cummins joint venture introduced September 24, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies took the wraps off the first project produced under its recently-announced joint venture – a new 12-speed automated transmission dubbed Endurant. The…
Transportation Bendix explains how to prepare for Brake Safety Day August 30, 2017 ELYRIA, Ohio – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Day is just around the corner and Bendix is offering up tips to drivers to avoid brake violations and…
Regulations Super singles approved in Alberta July 24, 2017 CALGARY, Alta. – As of July 1, the Government of Alberta has given the green light to the use of wide-base single tires on provincial roadways. Following in the recent…
Paid Transportation THE TRUTH ABOUT FULL FLOW OIL FILTERS VS. COMBINATION FILTERS July 1, 2017 The true test of any heavy-duty vehicle is its ability to perform under extreme weather conditions that are common in Canada. The same is true for the various…
Health & Safety Truck crashes down 73% in Ontario thanks to speed limiters: MTO study June 27, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — Speed-related, at-fault collisions involving large commercial vehicles dropped by an impressive 73% after mandatory speed limiter legislation took effect in Ontario, according to a recent study by the…
Regulations Paperwork must be in order for carriers to avoid liability issues June 6, 2017 KELOWNA, B.C. – Carriers take huge risks transporting valuable goods from a shipper to a receiver, and according to Michael Silva, a lawyer with Whitelaw Twining Law, bills of lading…
Health & Safety Kinedyne offers up tips on how to survive Roadcheck 2017 May 31, 2017 BRANCHBURG, N.J. – This year’s International Roadcheck is coming up soon, and Kinedyne wants all drivers and fleets ready and focused for the largest enforcement program on commercial motor vehicles in…
Business Management Acting on your instincts May 27, 2017 Supervisors can face stiff implications if they ignore substance abuse in the workplace
Health & Safety Panel discusses benefits and challenges of 9-axle configurations May 26, 2017 PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Many in the log hauling industry in B.C. would like to see the province fall in line with other jurisdictions and permit the use of 9-axle…