Project Warlock was initiated in response to the concerning escalation of home invasion-style robberies, armed robberies, and carjackings occurring within Peel Region and throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Investigators from the Peel Regional Police Central Robbery Bureau have made numerous arrests, executed multiple search warrants, and laid a significant number of charges. Results of […]
The Ontario government is making life easier and more convenient for more than eight million drivers by becoming the first jurisdiction in North America to introduce automatic licence plate renewals. The change takes effect on July 1, 2024 and will save vehicle owners time, amounting to more than 900,000 hours every year. “Under the leadership […]
Volvo Trucks North America has announced a significant advancement in its sustainability efforts by fueling newly assembled trucks with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a renewable fuel, as they depart from the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Assembly Operations (NRV) in Dublin, Virginia. This initiative is part of Volvo Trucks’ broader strategy to decarbonize the industry through […]
To help improve sustainability efforts and to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, Mack Trucks now uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as fuel to move completed Class 8 vehicles off its production line at Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO), in Macungie, Pennsylvania. “The utilization of HVO will help Mack in its journey to promote the decarbonization of […]
Rizon, Daimler Truck’s newest brand has announced the Canadian launch of its battery-electric Class 4-5 trucks. The brand was presented in Canada for the first time at the Truck World Show in Toronto and will be available to Canadian customers for the first time with preorders set to begin in June 2024. Rizon trucks first […]
Sales have officially started for the all-new Volvo VNL, a truck designed to change everything and set the new standard for the North American trucking industry in fuel efficiency, safety, sustainability, driver productivity, connectivity, and customer uptime, bringing unprecedented customer value to fleets and owner operators. Since the announcement of the all-new Volvo VNL in January, dealerships have been […]
The Ontario government is moving ahead with the largest GO train service expansion in more than a decade, adding more than 300 trips per week on the Milton, Lakeshore West, Lakeshore East, Kitchener and Stouffville lines. The 15 per cent increase in weekly trips will give commuters more choice to get where they need to […]
Pride Group, one of the country’s major trucking carriers, has sought bankruptcy protection following a $100 million lawsuit filed by lender Mitsubishi HC Capital America. The company filed for creditor protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), granting it a 10-day stay of proceedings. In a news release, Pride Group explained that this step […]
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 […]
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 […]