The ABC’s of tires

The ABC’s of tires

For many the process of choosing the right size tires for your vehicle can be a real mystery. Learning the basics before walking into your local tire shop will give you an advantage that could keep you safe this season. Size does matter: When purchasing tires, your retailer should ask for your vehicles’ tire size. […]

Less than one-third of Canadian drivers familiar with common vehicle safety features

Although consumers identify safety as a priority when purchasing a new car, the majority of Canadians reportedly have limited awareness of how vehicle safety features work. In an effort to change that, the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) and the Toyota Canada Foundation today launched Brain on Board, a public education program to engage Canadians […]

407 ETR new rates come into effect on February 1, 2013

407 ETR new rates come into effect on February 1, 2013

407 ETR has announced the following rate changes that will come into effect on February 1, 2013: The Peak Period toll rate for light vehicles travelling in the Regular Zone between the QEW (in Burlington) and Highway 410 and from Highway 427 and Brock Road will be 26.20 cents per kilometre. The Peak Period is […]

Study shows low rolling resistance tires perform well in winter conditions

Transport Canada has released the results of a study on the safety and environmental performance of low rolling resistance tires. Low rolling resistance tires are designed to improve vehicle fuel efficiency. They are made of advanced materials and have treads, dimensions and weights that help to minimize the energy lost as the tire rolls across […]

SCL Canada Joins Truck For Change Network

The Supply Chain & Logistics Association Canada has announced its endorsement of Trucks For Change Network, a nonprofit organization helping trucking and logistics companies to support charities with donated and preferred-cost services across Canada. Trucks For Change Network, launched in 2011 with the backing of the Ontario Trucking Association and a group of member carriers, […]

Freightliner Introduces High-Visibility Truck-Lite LED Headlamps

Freightliner Introduces High-Visibility Truck-Lite LED Headlamps

Freightliner Trucks has announced the availability of high-performance LED headlamps custom-engineered for the Freightliner Cascadia by Truck-Lite Co. LLC. The new headlamps will also be available as an aftermarket retrofit option from Freightliner dealers across North America. The new Truck-Lite LED headlamps were initially developed for military use and offer increased durability, visibility and safety […]

Mack Raises the Bar with Suspensions Featuring Proprietary MACK Axles

Mack Raises the Bar with Suspensions Featuring Proprietary MACK Axles

MACK Twin Y Air Suspension and MACK mRIDE Offer Customer Benefits Mack Trucks has launched its breakthrough MACK Twin Y Air Suspension, the trucking industry’s first suspension to utilize an innovative Y-shaped high-strength steel design. Offered with proprietary MACK axles, the Mack Twin Y Air Suspension delivers unmatched comfort, handling and fuel efficiency for highway […]

Explore Centennial – The School of Transportation

Explore Centennial – The School of Transportation

Established as Toronto’s first public college in 1966, Centennial College offers programs in business, communications, community and health studies, science and engineering technology, general arts, hospitality and transportation. Centennial is recognized as one of the most culturally diverse post-secondary institutions in Canada. Almost 100 ethno cultural groups are represented and 80 languages are spoken on […]

CIBC Predicts Tighter Trucking Capacity, M&A Boost in 2013

CIBC Predicts Tighter Trucking Capacity, M&A Boost in 2013

Trucking capacity is tight and is expected to get tighter from both an equipment and a labour perspective, according to a 2013 Transportation Outlook by CIBC World Markets. Truck utilization moved up throughout 2012 and is now 95 percent, indicating a tight market, and forecasted to move above 100 percent over the next 12 months, […]

Arrow Truck Sales Toronto branch Receives National Sales Recognition

Arrow Truck Sales Toronto branch Receives National Sales Recognition

Vikas Gupta, Branch Manager for Arrow Truck Sales’ Toronto location, has announced that Jacobson Hodoh was named runner-up for Arrow’s Retail Salesperson Of The Year, as well as a 2012 President’s Club award winner. In addition, the Toronto Arrow Truck Sales office was named runner-up for the company’s Founder’s Award for Most Improved Branch during […]

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