Strong demand results in more than 4,500 medium-duty truck orders Navistar, Inc. has announced that it has started customer shipments of its first International DuraStar vehicles with the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine. The first units were released from the company’s Escobedo, Mexico assembly plant in December 2013. “The addition of the ISB to our portfolio […]
Longtime Brampton resident, community activist, Editor/Publisher of ‘Road Today’, Manan Gupta has filed nomination papers to represent Ward 7 & 8 at the Brampton Council. Accompanied by over 100 well-wishers, colleagues and community leaders, Manan submitted his papers to the City Clerk’s office on January 13th. Although a busy small business owner, Manan makes time […]
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has announced the launch of the Bridgestone R244 All-Position Steer Radial Tire. The new tire meets the demands of dump trucks and concrete mixer truck fleets which spend a higher percentage of their miles in on-highway use. Designed with a wide base ribbed steer pattern, the tire performs well both on- and […]
Momentum is building behind the Ontario Trucking Association’s efforts to combat the growing threat of cargo crime and bringing attention to the $5 billion problem. Crime Stoppers of York Region recently held a press conference in Markham, to mark International Crime Stoppers month and announce the program this year will focus on combatting cargo thefts […]
Volvo Trucks will once again recognize North America’s safest fleets with the Volvo Trucks Safety Award. Two fleets with the safest driving records and top safety programs will receive the annual award and $25,000 to be used toward their safety-related activities. “Safety is a top issue each year for Volvo Trucks and the entire industry,” […]
From the very first truck custom built in 1939 to the newest Models 579 and 567, Peterbilt has defined commercial vehicle performance, styling and quality. In 2014, the company celebrates 75 years of innovation and excellence with commemorative events throughout the year that include a North American tour with a specialized anniversary trailer, a limited-edition […]
Meritor Inc. launched an educational campaign at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2014 to help truck operators understand how the company’s aftermarket brake products and automatic tire inflation parts enhance safety and improve their ability to comply with federal regulations. Meritor’s aftermarket team plans to share this message with truck operators in a free informational kit […]
Ontario is enhancing its driver’s licence renewal program to help seniors who are fit to drive renew their licences. Starting April 21, 2014, drivers aged 80 and over will no longer have to complete a written knowledge test. Instead, they will participate in a shorter, simpler renewal program that includes: a vision test a driver […]
Top Fleet Employers – a new program to recognize fleets with the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking industry – is now accepting applications at www.truckingHR.com. And the Feb. 28 deadline is approaching fast. “There is just one month to go, and we want to ensure fleets of every size take the opportunity to apply,” says Angela Splinter, Chief […]
Ontario’s Premier Kathleen Wynne has extended greetings and congratulated the Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents’ Association (ATSSA) on its 75th Anniversary this year. Wynne applauded the ATSSA for exploring, promoting and implementing procedures meant to enhance commercial vehicle safety and foster fellowship among fleet maintenance professionals. She congratulated the ATSSA for providing its members the opportunity […]