The aerodynamic Kenworth T680 with the PACCAR MX-13 engine was named the 2013 Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of the Year by the American Truck Dealers (ATD) at the annual ATD Convention and Expo in Orlando, Florida. “Kenworth is very pleased to earn the tremendous honor of being the 2013 ATD Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of […]
Twenty trucking companies from across North America have been named the 2013 Best Fleets to Drive For by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge. The annual survey and contest, now in its fifth year, identifies for-hire trucking companies that provide the best workplace experiences for their drivers. This year’s winners are as follows: Brian Kurtz Trucking […]
Over 60 per cent of truck drivers say they routinely have trouble finding parking or places to rest while operating in Canada; while an overwhelming majority report that facilities and basic amenities are lacking from public rest areas and service centres across the country. According to a Rest Area Research Project survey prepared for Transport […]
The official Grand Opening of SMS Logistics Inc was held in grand style on Saturday, 2nd February, 2013. SMS offers a variety of services which include trucking, warehousing and reliable truck/trailer repairs for the benefit of their clients. Located at 40, Wiggins Road in Caledon (Hwy 10/King), the organization has achieved exponential growth serving the […]
Western Star trucks, Inc. has announced that Meritor’s WABCO Roll Stability Control System (RSC) is now available on Western Star 4700, 4800 and 4900 truck models equipped with Meritor’s anti-lock braking system (ABS). Ideal for on-highway and vocational applications, RSC assists drivers in maintaining vehicle control by monitoring road conditions and automatically intervening when a […]
Freightliner Trucks showcased its first 114SD concrete mixer with compressed natural gas (CNG) technology at the recently held 2013 World of Concrete. The 114SD CNG concrete mixer is equipped with the Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas engine, which is designed for superior fuel economy, performance and dependability with near-zero emissions. The 114SD CNG concrete […]
Environment Canada is predicting up to 25 cm of snow between Thursday and Friday nights in Southern Ontario as the storm moves into Canada from the U.S. To ensure you are ready, here are some reminders from the Toronto Police Service: Driving avoid any unnecessary trips: – slow down and leave more space; driving […]
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There are a couple of simple things that can be done to ensure one gets the very best fuel economy and life out of any vehicle. This is an important consideration given that, according to Natural Resources Canada, the average age of the typical Canadian car is seven years old.1 It all starts with routine […]