TransCore Link Logistics, Canada’s well known name in software solutions for the trucking industry has launched its updated corporate website, whose home page now features monthly load volumes, as well as a demo of the freight matching load board showing current truck and load postings. “We are very excited to offer a refreshed site that […]
Members of Canada’s trucking industry are now invited to review proposed National Occupational Standards that will more clearly define a truck driver’s job than ever before. The draft standard – which includes a detailed list of the knowledge, skills and abilities that a commercial vehicle operator (truck driver) needs to demonstrate – can be downloaded […]
Detroit Diesel Corporation (Detroit) has announced that the Intelligent Powertrain Management (IPM) system will be standard on all Detroit DT12 automated manual transmissions paired with any heavy-duty Detroit engine, beginning in March 2015. IPM helps the powertrain operate as efficiently as possible, based on the truck’s momentum generated by the terrain. The new Intelligent Powertrain […]
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, has announced that the Government of Canada has amended regulations to help the Province of British Columbia and Port Metro Vancouver bring further efficiency and stability to container trucking at Canada’s busiest port. Amendments to the Port Authorities Operations Regulations support new provincial legislation by requiring container trucking companies to have provincial licences to access Port Metro Vancouver. […]
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) will begin issuing individual and fleet permits for the use of extended tractor b-train double trailer configurations commencing in January 2015. This is the latest announcement in what OTA president David Bradley, says is “an impressive list of positive decisions by transportation minister, Steven Del Duca, that will contribute to improved safety, […]
Carrier Transicold has enhanced the warranty coverage for its Vector trailer refrigeration units, reflecting the series’ reputation for reliability. Carrier Transicold helps improve global transport and shipping of temperature-controlled cargoes with a complete line of equipment for refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers. The warranties for the hybrid Vector 8500 and Vector 8600MT units now include […]
Penske Truck Leasing is an Affiliate in the Canada SmartWay Transport Partnership. Created by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the SmartWay program is administered by Natural Resources Canada. The United States EPA launched SmartWay in 2004 to help business improve the sustainability of their freight supply chains. NRCan introduced the program to Canada in 2012. The SmartWay Transport Partnership is […]
Kriska Holdings Limited (Kriska) is pleased to announce it has been selected as the 2014 Volvo Trucks Safety Award winner in the large fleet category during a ceremony at the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, California. This award is given out on an annual basis based on the recipient’s safety and training programs, as […]
Highlighting Mack’s focus on developing quality training programs to encourage better service for its customers, Mack Trucks Academy recently received Continuing Automotive Service Education (CASE) accreditation from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The accreditation acknowledges Mack’s focus on quality and offering customers superior after-purchase support and service. MackTrucksAcademywas evaluated against established industry […]
Canada’s meat processors, packers and suppliers are the latest businesses to echo the trucking industry’s serious concerns with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) inspection fee hikes. The proposed increases to the agricultural quarantine inspection (AQI) fee – which apply to every truck crossing the border regardless of whether the […]