Popular line is smart, low-cost option for small fleets, independent drivers Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has announced that it is reintroducing its Dayton medium truck tire line in 2013. Commercial market needs combined with renewed interest from drivers, small fleets and managers pushed the revival of the line, which was retired in 2011. Dayton medium truck tires […]
The theft of a transport trailer containing a large quantity of dangerous chemicals has investigators from 12 Division Peel Police warning the public of the potential hazards of the load for public safety. During the early morning hours of Friday, January 11, 2013, the trailer was stolen from a trucking compound on Tomken Road in […]
Patrick (Pat) Lumsden, long time Heavy Truck Sales Specialist working at Arrow Truck Sales Toronto branch has retired. In an illustrious and rewarding career which included 40 years in truck sales serving various organizations including the last 16 at Arrow Truck Sales, Pat finally decided to retire in December. Pat who turned 73 recently would […]
A new poll by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) reveals that fewer Canadian drivers are getting behind the wheel after drinking. Researchers found that both the percentage of drinking drivers who drove after drinking any amount of alcohol and of drinking drivers who drove when they thought they were over the legal limit dropped […]
Mack has announced that JOST International, a global manufacturer of fifth wheels, landing gears and kingpins, will supply fifth wheel coupling devices as a standard feature on MACK Pinnacle, Titan by Mack and MACK Granite model trucks. Manufactured in Greeneville, Tenn., JOST fifth wheels have been a value-added option for Mack dealers and customers for […]
Volvo Trucks has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have awarded all model year 2014 Volvo vehicles certificates of conformance under the first-ever greenhouse gas regulations for heavy trucks. “Volvo is committed to leadership in fuel efficiency, and to reducing the carbon footprint of our operations […]
A first in Canada: Heavy-Duty Truck Powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Now Available for Short-Term Rental Excellence Peterbilt has placed Canada’s first heavy-duty rental truck powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) into service, according to Nicole Lussier, president of Excellence Peterbilt. “In collaboration with our partners, Peterbilt Motors, PacLease, Gaz Metro Transport Solutions and […]
Luber-finer oil filters has announced the launch of its new line of Heavy-Duty Time Release Technology (TRT) Oil Filters. Designed to go beyond filtration, Luber-finer TRT oil filters provide users with an oil management system that helps maintain oil quality and reduce maintenance costs associated with oil-change intervals. Design changes in emission-controlled, heavy-duty diesel engines […]
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world’s largest industrial auctioneer, has sold more than CA$1 billion of equipment and trucks in its Canadian auctions to date in 2012—the first time the Company has achieved this mark in Canada in a single year in its 54-year history. The new record was set at Ritchie Bros.’ unreserved public auction […]
The Toronto Chapter of the Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) held its annual Charity & Fun Nite on December 13th. The evening was hosted by Diesel Truck Centre, Emergency Road Services, Evans Waterless Coolant, Fort Garry Industries, Harper Truck Centres, Kal Tire, Peterbilt Canada, Quality Collision, Tallman Truck Centre, Texis Exhaust and Traction Ontario. […]