The Ontario government has announced opening of a new commercial vehicle inspection station on Highway 11/17 near Thunder Bay. Located in Shuniah, the $30 million state-of-the-art facility is part of the province’s plan to improve road safety and deliver faster and better transit infrastructure in the North. “Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government […]
Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Highway Safety Division (HSD) – Toronto Detachment, are investigating a three-vehicle collision that resulted in one fatality. On Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 5:12 a.m., the OPP were called to a collision on Highway 400 southbound at Highway 401, in the City of Toronto. A southbound black vehicle […]
Peterbilt has announced the introduction of a new 72-inch low roof sleeper for the Model 589. The new sleeper provides customers with sleek, long and lean styling along with premium amenities for enhanced comfort, efficiency and overall driver appeal. “The new Model 589 72-inch low roof sleeper is the perfect platform for customers that require […]
Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has issued memo to inform the traveling public and trucking industry of the potential for significant delays and traffic congestion on the QEW, Highway 401, Highway 403, at border crossings in Southern Ontario, and on all roadways within the solar eclipse path of totality on Monday, April 8, 2024. This […]
Mack Trucks recently began production of its second battery-electric vehicle (BEV), the Mack MD Electric, and delivered units to several customers, who are using the truck in a variety of applications. Mack delivered the Mack MD Electric to ABF Freight, DC Logistics, Mission Linen and Pronto Freight Ways to begin operations and testing. Mack made the […]
Palfinger has introduced its latest products, the PAL Pro 58 mechanics truck and PSC 8600 TEC service crane, exclusively at Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, Indiana. This launch highlights Palfinger’s commitment to excellence and its dedication to serving the North American market with unparalleled innovation. “We are excited to launch these new solutions in North […]
Investigators from the 22 Division, Criminal Investigation Bureau of Peel Regional Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in the shooting/attempted murder investigation that occurred in Brampton. On Friday, March 9, 2024, the victim, a 34-year-old man from Brampton, was in the rear of McMurchy Plaza, located at 51 McMurchy Avenue South, in the City […]
The 2024 Women with Drive Leadership Summit held on March 7th in Toronto brought together close to 350 attendees, experts, and honoured guests to share, learn, and connect. This year’s theme Driving a Decade of Change celebrated the profound impact of Women with Drive and the progress of trucking and logistics employers in supporting women’s professional goals. […]
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has released a new thought leadership report, SuperTruck 2: Empowering Future Trucking. The report focuses on lessons learned from the SuperTruck 2 program. It documents the significant technologies investigated, developed and demonstrated by the SuperTruck 2 teams, and the potential for these technologies to influence future production […]
With 45 automotive brands featured across 650,000 square feet at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the 2024 Canadian International AutoShow is the place to see the latest innovations, trends and advancements in the automotive world. More than 30 vehicles at the AutoShow will be seen for the first time in Canada — with several making their […]