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 […]
Texting behind the wheel is equivalent to driving blindfolded for almost five seconds. Peel Regional Police is partnering with Parachute for National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW), which takes place October 16-22, to create positive behaviour changes to reduce injury rates among teens. Parachute National Teen Driver Safety Week is an annual public awareness campaign […]
The Smart Trucker Seminar Series offers winning strategies on leadership, business, time management, customer service, profit centres, latest trends and safety updates to trucking professionals. The 2016 series has already travelled to cities like Mississauga, Grimsby, London, Kingston and our last session for the year will be presented on Thursday, November 10th from 5 to 9 pm at […]
The Smart Trucker Seminar Series offers winning strategies on leadership, business, time management, customer service, profit centres, latest trends and safety updates to trucking professionals. The 2016 series has already travelled to cities like Mississauga, Grimsby, London and our next session will be presented on Tuesday, Sep 20th from 5 to 9 pm at the Ramada Hotel […]
To keep the province’s roads among the safest in North America, Ontario is introducing mandatory entry-level training for new commercial Class A truck drivers. Individuals seeking a Class A licence in Ontario on or after July 1, 2017 will need to successfully complete mandatory entry-level training before attempting the Class A road test. Individuals who […]