A transport truck driver has been charged with failing to stop for a school bus after being stopped by a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Caledon Detachment’s Traffic Unit. On Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at approximately 3:30 p.m., an officer was stopped with a motorist on Coleraine Drive north of King Street in the […]
On May 28, 2018, around 6:00 p.m. Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two vehicle motor vehicle collision on Highway 401 near Victoria Road. Investigation revealed the driver of a westbound motor vehicle had slowed down and was entering into single lane construction when a tractor trailer failed to slow down and drove into the […]
For fifteen straight years, Glasvan Great Dane (www.glasvangreatdane.com) has received top dealer awards from Great Dane. 2017 accolades were Great Dane International Flatbed Dealer of the Year, International Reefer Dealer of the Year and International Parts Dealer of the Year. Annually, Great Dane dealers in Canada, Mexico, Central and South America are recognized for various […]
Hino Motors Canada has revealed its new line of trucks at the Truck World Show held recently in Mississauga. Officially christened the Hino XL Series, this all-new line-up fills out the Hino product offering and expands them into the Class 8 market for the first time. The new Hino XL Series is powered by Hino’s […]
Trucking HR Canada, with support from the Ontario provincial government has announced a new project focused on mental health in the trucking and logistics industry. Spanning two years, the new initiative will work to increase understanding among trucking and logistics employers on the importance of psychological health in the workplace; and, develop practical and relevant […]
International Truck launched its new Class 6/7 International MV Series at the 2018 Work Truck Show. The MV Series launch completes the company’s Project Horizon product refresh, and reflects that initiative’s improved cab design, along with the same driver-centric enhancements already launched in Class 8 vehicles. “Project Horizon was focused on delivering new levels of efficiency […]
The Young Leaders Group (YLG) of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) would like to give a special acknowledgement to the platinum level sponsors of the PMTC’s ‘Driven to Lead’ program, KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc. (www.krway.com) and TransRep Inc. (transrep.ca). The ‘Driven to Lead’ program is an experiential, practical leadership program that will take participants through hands-on […]
Ontario is introducing Wi-Fi on GO trains and buses, and launching an improved GO Transit website and trip planner, making it easier and more convenient for commuters and families to use GO Transit. As a first step towards introducing Wi-Fi service on all GO Transit vehicles, Metrolinx will test the service on two GO trains […]
Peterbilt Motors Company has recently introduced the new Model 579 UltraLoft. The truck offers drivers an integral cab and sleeper design for Peterbilt’s on-highway Model 579 that provides the ultimate level of driver comfort and the distinctive style and quality Peterbilt is known for. “The UltraLoft was designed and tested in close collaboration with customers […]
Volvo Trucks’ North American dealer network now includes more than 100 Certified Uptime Centers to help maximize uptime through greater service bay availability and standardized processes that lead to expedited check-in and repair times. “Our dealer network has embraced the Certified Uptime Center concept and processes, and committed to a new approach to customer service. […]