Wednesday, November 20, 2013 marks the 6th annual National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims in Canada. Almost 2,200 people are killed each year on Canada’s roads and highways, and another 170,600 are injured—often seriously. That’s an average of six deaths every day or the equivalent of 30 busloads of people a year. Most […]
The Kenworth Road Tour travelling across the United States and Canada made a stop at Kenworth Truck Centre in Mississauga on October 15th during a special event well attended by customers and industry patrons. The interactive, self-guided exhibit housed in a state-of-the-art, double-expanding, 53-foot tour trailer with nearly 1,000 square-feet of exhibit space provided customers to learn more about the key […]
Mack Trucks has launched MACK GuardDog Connect, a telematics solution built upon the existing MACK GuardDog maintenance monitoring system, keeping wheels and revenues rolling by strengthening communication among the truck, driver, customer and dealer. GuardDog Connect enables quick diagnosis of issues, proactive scheduling for repairs and confirmation that needed parts are in stock and ready […]
Navistar has announced that it is the first to market with a portfolio of fully automatic and automated manual transmissions for a range of applications. The options will be available on International ProStar and International TranStar vehicles. “Our portfolio of fully automated transmissions reduces the variance between expert drivers and first-timers by electronically monitoring vehicle […]
Ontario is now allowing drivers to renew their licences online – the first province in Canada to do so. Ontario drivers need to renew their licences every five years. Now, eligible drivers who renew online at ServiceOntario.ca/Drivers Licence will be able to use their existing licence photos for an additional five-year renewal cycle, meaning they […]
The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) and Eco-Kare International have released the findings of their feasibility study to create a Canadian wildlife-vehicle collision clearinghouse. This study was made possible thanks to primary funding from State Farm and secondary funding from the Ontario Wildlife Foundation. In stage one of the study, researchers summarized the available data […]
Volvo Trucks is holding two VEST RIDE DEMONSTRATION Events (Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology) in Calgary and Edmonton on September 10th and 18th respectively. We encourage readers and industry patrons to visit and see the demonstration of Volvo’s advanced anti-rollover, highway safety and fuel-saving technology. Lunch will be served at both events. Event details and the web […]
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, expressed confidence in ongoing regional investments in federal transportation facilities in Sept-Îles, Quebec, and Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador. She started her trip in Sept-Îles where she visited the airport and the port and completed her tour with the Wabush airport. “Thanks to its infrastructure and recent Transport Canada investments, I am confident that […]
Navistar has announced the launch of its International TranStar regional haul tractor with MaxxForce 13 engine with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions technology. The TranStar is the fifth heavy-duty International truck model to transition to SCR technology since December 2012. The TranStar features a setback axle and a 50-degree wheel cut to give drivers one […]
Hino Motors Canada has announced the introduction of its new comprehensive vehicle protection plan, Hino Premium Protection available on all 2014 model year Hino vehicles contracted for retail sale before March 31, 2014. The retroactive plan also covers 2014 model year vehicles that were sold prior to this announcement. The Hino Premium Protection is offered […]