A High-Occupancy Toll, or HOT, lane pilot project will begin on a section of the QEW between Trafalgar Road in Oakville and Guelph Line in Burlington in summer 2016 to help manage congestion and add another option for travellers. The pilot is the first step of Ontario’s plan to implement HOT lanes throughout the region. In […]
Applications are now being accepted for Trucking HR Canada’s 3rd annual Top Fleet Employers program, which recognizes fleets with the top workplaces in Canada’s trucking industry. Online submissions will be accepted at www.truckinghr.com until 4 p.m. EST on Monday, February 29, 2016. The program recognizes any fleet which meets acknowledged standards of excellence in human […]
Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest industrial auctioneer, will sell 2,100+ trucks and equipment items at its next unreserved public auction in Toronto on December 7 – 8, 2015. Highlights include 190+ truck tractors, 165+ trailers, 60+ van trucks, 75+ compactors, 60+ excavators, 30+ skid steer loaders, 25+ wheel loaders, 110+ scissor lifts, 45+ boom lifts, 20+ tractors and more. […]
Winters can be harsh, with unpredictable snow, slush and ice, but as Canadians we know how to zip up our parkas, put on our toques and embrace the season. As much fun as it is, it can be challenging for drivers. Whether it’s your first year with your license or you have many years of […]
International Truck has announced the release of its Diamond Edge Certified Program, a collaborative effort between International Truck and its dealer body to recognize dealers for their commitment to uptime and to drive awareness of the high-performing service offered to customers from dealers with this designation. Diamond Edge Certification is earned by achieving rigorous parts […]
Riding a snowmobile or an ATV can be an amazing outdoor experience. But before you hit the trails, make sure safety is part of the plan, especially around tracks and trains. “All railway property – including railway yards and bridges – is private property,” says Stephen Covey, police chief for CN. “You should never ride […]
On November 19th, Mack Trucks celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Mack Lehigh Valley Operations manufacturing facility located in Lower Macungie Township, Pennsylvania. The first highway truck assembled at the plant, a Mack F711ST model, rolled off the production line on Nov. 19, 1975. Today, all Mack trucks built for North America and export are […]
Daimler Trucks’ powertrain component brand Detroit celebrated the production commencement of their Automated Manual Transmission (AMT), the DT12. With the launch on November 20th, the company is delivering on the commitment made during President Obama’s visit to the Redford facility in December 2012. The Detroit Powertrain provides integration like only Detroit can, because the engine, […]
Research suggests that distracted driving is a substantial factor in road fatalities, and may be equal to or even exceed impaired driving in at least some jurisdictions in Canada. As part of its Drive out Distraction program, The Co-operators has announced a new partnership with the Canadian Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) aimed at reducing the […]
November 18th 2015 is marked as the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims set aside to remember people killed or seriously injured on Canadian roads, often in avoidable collisions, and those left to deal with the sudden and unexpected loss of those they love. On average, one person dies every five hours […]