Glasvan Great Dane (www.glasvangreatdane.com) is now specifying ThermoGuard, the industry-leading high performance liner as a standard on all its new in-stock tandem high cube swing door refrigerated trailers. The liner, which extends the useful life of the trailer, increasing trailer productivity and improving resale value, is exclusively available on Great Dane equipment. The announcement follows […]
Pride Group Logistics (PGL) has announced the official opening of their new facility in Fort Erie. Staffed by 35 employees and owner operators, the terminal is key to offering improved service in the Niagara region and supporting both LTL and Truckload growth to and from the U.S Eastern Seaboard. Fort Erie is PGL’s fourth terminal, adding […]
In January 2017 Mercedes-Benz will be underlining its leading role in future mobility at CES in Las Vegas. The appearance at the show will focus on the new corporate strategy CASE, with its four pillars Connected, Autonomous, Shared & Service and Electric Drive. The Concept EQ and the Mercedes-Benz Vision Van will share a stage […]
Nikola Motor Company has unveiled its highly anticipated Nikola One electric semi-truck at its Salt Lake City headquarters. The event was attended by more than 600 members of the media, industry partners, customers and government leaders. Pride Truck Group from Mississauga was amongst special invitees at the launch and was represented by Sam Johal (President) and […]
The holiday season is prime driving time for most folks headed out to visit family and friends, meaning more people on the road, more possible distractions, and more reasons to make sure you’ve taken all precautions to help keep you and your loved ones safe. According to a recent study, holiday weekends see on average […]
The Ontario Trucking Association says its carrier members will not to be receptive to paying a toll or fees to repair an existing essential roadway such as the Gardiner Expressway and DVP. “We estimate the Ontario trucking industry pays over $1.2 billion a year in combined provincial diesel fuel taxes and driver/vehicle registration fees to […]
Western Star Truck Sales has added another new option for personalizing the 5700XE. The Western Star factory-installed Phantom 2 Graphics package features new, modular components for more customization options. The Phantom 2 Graphics package is an extension of the original graphics package and is available in several different colors and textures including matte, carbon fiber, […]
Justin Martin, a thoughtful, overtly friendly truck driver for International Truckload Services in Belleville was named the 2016 Volvo Trucks Canada-Ontario Trucking Association Driver of the Year at the OTA’s 90th anniversary executive conference in Toronto. Before becoming a truck driver, Martin served in the Canadian Armed Forces and was a member of the UNPROFOR during […]
The ‘Smart Trucker’ seminar series wrapped up the 2016 season by making an informative stop at the Tosca Banquet & Conference Centre in Oshawa on November 10th. The events were held in Mississauga, Grimsby, London and Kingston earlier in the year. The seminar presented by Road Today Media Group and Outridge Enterprises offered advanced sessions on […]
Mack GuardDog Connect, Mack’s integrated telematics solution, is now available and standard in all Mack-powered vehicles, including the Mack LR, Mack’s newest refuse model. Mack made the announcement at the Canadian Waste and Recycling Expo held in Toronto. Mack expanded the offering of GuardDog Connect to Mack LR low-entry cabover refuse models equipped with an MP engine […]