Freightliner Trucks has announced that its 2014 Cascadia Evolution has surpassed more than 15,000 orders since the model’s start of production in March 2013. The Cascadia Evolution is pacing the industry in terms of order intake for long-haul applications that demand the highest level of fuel efficiency. Powered by the newly designed Detroit DD15 engine, […]
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, along with Ray LaHood, Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, and Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security have released the first-ever joint Canada-United States Border Infrastructure Investment Plan (BIIP). The […]
School District 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) and the BC Trucking Association (BCTA) have announced they will partner to develop and deliver a Professional Driver Training Program through NorKam Secondary School’s new Trades Centre of Excellence, with enrolment of students in Grade 10 targeted for September 2014. The program, the first of its kind for high school students in […]
TransCore Link Logistics has rolled out new LoadlinkNet, LoadlinkWeb and LoadlinkMobile product features exclusively for its subscribers. Loadlink subscribers now have the addition of multiple enhancements that include—posting to 270 cities in Mexico, new vehicle types for more matching capabilities, 14 posting attributes for greater lead filtering ability (i.e., hazmat, tri-axle, frozen), updated provincial codes to meet official Canadian standards, […]
Starting June 4 and running 72 hours straight, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and its members across the United States, Canada and Mexico, will be participating in Roadcheck 2013—the 26th annual enforcement and outreach campaign promoting commercial vehicle safety. Ensuring compliance with the U.S., Canadian and Mexican federal, provincial and state motor carrier safety regulations will […]
At Maxim’s Charity BBQ held on May 29, 2013 in Winnipeg, over 600 participants helped raise of $16,500 for Charity. The record attendance also resulted in a record for funds raised in a single event. “This year’s large selection of raffle prizes really helped us attract more people and raise more funds for charity,” says […]
The 5th Annual Road Today Truck Show held at the new location Soccer Centre was a very successful and well received Show. About 100 exhibitors from a variety of sectors of the trucking and transportation industry took part in the trade show, including companies focused on trucks (used and new), trailers, heavy-duty parts and accessories, servicing equipment […]
The Brampton Road Safety Committee launched its 2nd annual Distracted Driving Campaign to make Brampton’s roads and rail crossings safer. This campaign, running from April 15 – May 26, was officially launched at a media conference at 10 am, Tuesday, April 16 at the Brampton’s Fire/Life Safety Education Centre. The campaign utilizes enforcement and education […]
TST Overland Express has once again been honored with the Lowe’s Gold Service Award for their top-level LTL service of their Canadian shipments. The 2012 award marks the fourth consecutive year that TST Overland has received recognition for their outstanding service from Lowe’s Canada. TST has been a Lowe’s core carrier since their arrival in […]
Volvo Trucks has revealed the Volvo VNX, a high-performance model designed for extreme gross weight applications. At the core of the powerful VNX is a Volvo integrated powertrain featuring a newly introduced D16 engine with 600 horsepower, 2,050 lb.-ft. torque and I-Shift automated manual transmission. Developed for applications up to 225,000 pounds, the Volvo VNX […]