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Construction on second new Alberta facility begins for Trailcon
CALGARY, Alta. – Trailcon Leasing has broken ground on a new Calgary facility, the second new location the company has begun work on in Alberta in the past couple of months. “After Trailcon’s acquisition of Hubs Trailer Service in 2014,…
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Truck-Lite CTO passes away
FALCONER, N.Y. — Truck-Lite regretfully announced today the passing of senior vice-president and chief technology officer Bradley C. Van Riper after a brief battle with cancer. Van Riper, 64, started his career at Truck-Lite in 1978 as a maintenance technician…
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ITS buys Mortrans
BELLEVILLE, Ont. – International Truckload Services (ITS) has announced its acquisition of Mortrans Transport. The deal includes 45 trucks and 65 employees. “Not only will we keep all their employees, we are also hiring additional drivers and office staff. In…
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What you need to know about social media investigations
MILTON, Ont. – If you’ve lied about a recent insurance claim, you could be outed thanks to your Facebook page. That was the warning given by Maeve Davis, vice-president of client services at ISB Canada at a seminar hosted in…
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Traffic-related deaths/injuries dropping despite traffic volume rise in Alberta
RED DEER, Alta. – With a population up nearly 10%, the number of drivers 8.9%, traffic volumes 18.4%, and over 500,000 registered commercial vehicles on Alberta roads, managing the province’s highway system has proved challenging over the past four years.…
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What marijuana legalization could mean for your insurance coverage
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The legalization of marijuana will have significant impacts on the insurance and transportation industry as insurance companies will have to extend coverage offerings and anticipate the risks involved in underwriting and dealing with impairment claims. That was…
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Truck crashes down 73% in Ontario thanks to speed limiters: MTO study
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 Ontario Ministry of Transportation. The drop in truck collisions was…
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Acting on your instincts
Supervisors can face stiff implications if they ignore substance abuse in the workplace
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Team Penske restores The Blue Hilton
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – After a long restoration process, Team Penske has unveiled a customized 1972 International Fleetstar truck known in the racing circles as “The Blue Hilton.” According to Penske, the truck was one of the first known enclosed transporters used for…
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How to deal with “Code Red” scenarios
Fleet Safety Council examines six potential catastrophes
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Pride Group Logistics opens new facility in Fort Erie
FORT ERIE, Ont. — Pride Group Logistics has expanded its footprint and opened a new facility in Fort Erie, Ont. the company announced today. The new facility is the business’s fourth terminal and is currently staffed by 35 employees and…
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Tory announces plan for road tolls on Gardiner, DVP
TORONTO, Ont. — Toronto Mayor John Tory announced today at the Toronto Region Board of Trade that he is endorsing a plan to introduce road tolls on the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway. Tory said a road toll…
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How to stop cargo crime from happening to you
KING CITY, Ont. — It’s no secret that cargo crime is a major issue in North America. In Canada alone, cargo theft costs the economy $5 billion per year. So to help fleet managers understand how to protect their businesses from…
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Fifty years of growth for Matco Moving Solutions
EDMONTON, Alta. – Matco Moving Solutions celebrated its Golden Jubilee March 8, marking 50 years of business in Norman Wells, N.W.T. “Fifty years in business is a significant milestone for any company,” said Wayne Wishloff, vice-president and general manager of…
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Emerging technologies presenting new aftermarket opportunities
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Rapidly evolving technology in the trucking industry is creating new opportunities for aftermarket parts and service providers. That was the message from Derek Kaufman, managing partner with Schwartz Advisors and president of C3 Network, when addressing…
