The Ontario Trucking Association says its carrier members will not to be receptive to paying a toll or fees to repair an existing essential roadway such as the Gardiner Expressway and DVP. “We estimate the Ontario trucking industry pays over $1.2 billion a year in combined provincial diesel fuel taxes and driver/vehicle registration fees to […]
Western Star Truck Sales has added another new option for personalizing the 5700XE. The Western Star factory-installed Phantom 2 Graphics package features new, modular components for more customization options. The Phantom 2 Graphics package is an extension of the original graphics package and is available in several different colors and textures including matte, carbon fiber, […]
Justin Martin, a thoughtful, overtly friendly truck driver for International Truckload Services in Belleville was named the 2016 Volvo Trucks Canada-Ontario Trucking Association Driver of the Year at the OTA’s 90th anniversary executive conference in Toronto. Before becoming a truck driver, Martin served in the Canadian Armed Forces and was a member of the UNPROFOR during […]
The ‘Smart Trucker’ seminar series wrapped up the 2016 season by making an informative stop at the Tosca Banquet & Conference Centre in Oshawa on November 10th. The events were held in Mississauga, Grimsby, London and Kingston earlier in the year. The seminar presented by Road Today Media Group and Outridge Enterprises offered advanced sessions on […]
Mack Trucks Canada sponsored the monthly meeting of the Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents’ Association (ATSSA) held on November 8th at the Red Rose Convention Centre in Mississauga. Steven DeSousa-Service Director for Canada was joined by Curtis Dorwart, Refuse Product Manager for Mack Trucks as they effectively discussed the 2017 Mack MP series engines which have […]
Mack GuardDog Connect, Mack’s integrated telematics solution, is now available and standard in all Mack-powered vehicles, including the Mack LR, Mack’s newest refuse model. Mack made the announcement at the Canadian Waste and Recycling Expo held in Toronto. Mack expanded the offering of GuardDog Connect to Mack LR low-entry cabover refuse models equipped with an MP engine […]
Peterbilt is adding Bendix Wingman Advanced to its medium-duty Models 337 and 348, providing collision mitigation technology that improves safety and integrates with the Bendix ESP full stability system. Bendix Wingman Advanced gives drivers alerts to take evasive action and will actively engage braking if the system detects an imminent collision. Bendix Wingman Advanced uses […]
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) will be removing the Second Line West bridge that crosses Highway 401 near the Mavis Road Interchange in Mississauga during the overnight period between October 29-30. This work is to accommodate the new widening of Highway 401 between McLaughlin Road and the Credit River. To facilitate the removal […]
Ontario is introducing a year-long pilot that will use electronic highway signs to show drivers nearby transit information and promote alternative travel options, to help manage congestion and get people where they’re going sooner. On October 17, a sign will be installed on the QEW near Appleby GO station displaying information about upcoming GO train […]
Trucking HR Canada’s 3rd annual Top Fleet Employers program shined the spotlight on thirty-nine of the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking industry at their gala awards dinner held on October 13th at the Palais Royale in Toronto. Several new awards were presented in front of a sold out crowd. New awards included top private, small, medium, and […]