Transportation OTA makes case for green truck technology, parking January 26, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — In a 2018 budget consultation in Thornhill, Ont. today, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) urged the provincial government to prioritize support for green trucking technology, alternative fuels,…
Equipment More Canadian fleets order Tesla Semis November 29, 2017 New electric truck finding a following in various applications
Business Management Allison produces its 500,000th 4000 Series transmission November 10, 2017 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Allison Transmission today (Nov. 10) announced the production of its 500,000th fully-automatic 4000 Series transmission. Production of the 4000 Series transmission began in 1993 at the company’s…
Equipment Meritor developing e-axles September 29, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Meritor is developing a new family of electric drive axles, suspensions, and support systems as it prepares for an era of electrified commercial vehicles. “Essentially, we’re focusing…
Transportation Adding safety technology to trucks can prevent 63,000 crashes a year, says AAA September 22, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. — New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety suggests that large trucks equipped with advanced safety technologies can prevent up to 63,000 truck-related crashes each…
Transportation Daimler donates $1 million for Hurricane Harvey relief August 31, 2017 STUTTGART, Germany – In a joint effort Daimler AG’s US based subsidiaries Mercedes-Benz USA, Mercedes-Benz US International, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services and Daimler Trucks North America have donated $1 million total…
Transportation XTL Transport donated truck, driver for Canada 911 ride August 1, 2017 CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — XTL Transport opened up its heart and one of its trailers this summer when it sponsored this year’s charity Canada 911 ride. The Canada 911 ride a charity…
Transportation Minister Goodhall answers CTA coalition letter July 25, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. –The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Ralph Goodale, recently responded to a CTA-led coalition letter outlining concerns with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) IT systems and…
Transportation Bison teams up with Missing Children Society of Canada May 24, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. — Bison Transport announced recently that is has partnered with the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) in an effort to bring answers in the ongoing searches for…
Transportation Help support victims of spring flooding May 10, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian trucking industry is gearing up to support the victims of the flooding that has occurred in several areas of Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and British Columbia…
Transportation Train Trailer to open new terminal in Quebec March 31, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Train Trailer Rentals has announced it is opening a new facility in Dorval, Que. According to Train, the new facility will be open for business on May…
Business Management Ford expands its QVM program and enjoys solid commercial sales March 15, 2017 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ford Motor Company announced that its Ford Advanced QVM program will include companies that develop and install electric and hydraulic hybrid powertrains. Making the statement during the…
Transportation Goodyear expands Total Solution February 2, 2017 AKRON, Ohio – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that is expanding its Total Solution line to include the Endurance LHD premium long-haul tire, a new service management…
Infrastructure Train Trailer expands its Calgary facility January 26, 2017 CALGARY, Alta. – Train Trailer Rentals is fully up and running at its new Calgary location, with twice the yard size and service shop capacity aimed at better serving the…
Transportation Trailcon appoints new customer service manager January 24, 2017 BRAMPTON, Ont. — Trailcon Leasing has named Rob Bonsma its new customer service manager for key accounts. In his new position, Bonsma will report to Mike Krell, vice-president, sales and marketing.
