Hino Motors Canada has revealed its new line of trucks at the Truck World Show held recently in Mississauga. Officially christened the Hino XL Series, this all-new line-up fills out the Hino product offering and expands them into the Class 8 market for the first time. The new Hino XL Series is powered by Hino’s […]
Trucking HR Canada, with support from the Ontario provincial government has announced a new project focused on mental health in the trucking and logistics industry. Spanning two years, the new initiative will work to increase understanding among trucking and logistics employers on the importance of psychological health in the workplace; and, develop practical and relevant […]
International Truck launched its new Class 6/7 International MV Series at the 2018 Work Truck Show. The MV Series launch completes the company’s Project Horizon product refresh, and reflects that initiative’s improved cab design, along with the same driver-centric enhancements already launched in Class 8 vehicles. “Project Horizon was focused on delivering new levels of efficiency […]
The Young Leaders Group (YLG) of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) would like to give a special acknowledgement to the platinum level sponsors of the PMTC’s ‘Driven to Lead’ program, KRTS Transportation Specialists Inc. (www.krway.com) and TransRep Inc. (transrep.ca). The ‘Driven to Lead’ program is an experiential, practical leadership program that will take participants through hands-on […]
Ontario is introducing Wi-Fi on GO trains and buses, and launching an improved GO Transit website and trip planner, making it easier and more convenient for commuters and families to use GO Transit. As a first step towards introducing Wi-Fi service on all GO Transit vehicles, Metrolinx will test the service on two GO trains […]
Peterbilt Motors Company has recently introduced the new Model 579 UltraLoft. The truck offers drivers an integral cab and sleeper design for Peterbilt’s on-highway Model 579 that provides the ultimate level of driver comfort and the distinctive style and quality Peterbilt is known for. “The UltraLoft was designed and tested in close collaboration with customers […]
Volvo Trucks’ North American dealer network now includes more than 100 Certified Uptime Centers to help maximize uptime through greater service bay availability and standardized processes that lead to expedited check-in and repair times. “Our dealer network has embraced the Certified Uptime Center concept and processes, and committed to a new approach to customer service. […]
The Ontario Trucking Association has submitted comments to Ontario’s proposed amendments to Reg 306/15 pilot project for automated vehicles. The 10-year pilot allows the ministry to establish rules, monitor industry and technology developments, and evaluate the safety of AVs, including platooning, prior to them becoming widely available to the public. In its comments, OTA said the […]
Glasvan Great Dane’s new 2019 model Great Dane Everest Reefer trailer line up is now equipped with Microban protection. Trailer liners with Microban offer broad-spectrum 24/7 antimicrobial trailer to help support compliance and safety requirements under the Food Safety Modernization ACT (FSMA) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Points (HACCP) by greatly reducing bacteria and mildew […]
The Pulaski County in Virginia has announced that an agreement has been reached with Volvo Trucks to acquire land from the County adjacent to the new 36,000 sq.-ft. Volvo Trucks Customer Center and the 1.1 mile Customer Experience Track. The purchase allows Volvo Trucks to extend the Customer Experience Track, which currently features on-highway and off-road […]