SelecTrucks has announced the addition of key enhancements to its industry leading 60-Day Buyer’s Assurance and Select Limited Warranty for used Freightliner and Western Star trucks. These enhancements give truck owners greater options for protecting their investment, which keeps them moving down the road and profitable. The new enhancements include: -The addition of Diesel Particulate […]
The Canadian Trucking Alliance has welcomed the federal government’s Beyond the Border Action Plan Implementation Report and anticipates more progress to be made in 2013. Since the binational Border Action Plan was announced a year ago by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and US President Barack Obama, governments on both sides of the border, as well […]
For much of the day Wednesday, the Canada Border Services Agency told commercial traffic to avoid the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont., due to a dispute over name tags that sparked a slowdown at North America’s busiest border crossing. The CBSA is encouraging trucks to cross into Canada at the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia, […]
Westport Innovations has announced a unique on-board storage solution for vehicles using liquefied natural gas (LNG). The new Westport LNG Tank System, will be available in 120 and 150 gallon capacities, is optimized for spark ignited (SI) engines and begins shipping by mid-2013. The Westport LNG Tank System features proprietary Westport technology and is expected […]
One of the biggest winter myths is that the engine needs to be warmed up for several minutes before being driven first thing in the morning. Twenty-five years ago this may have been true. Today, idling is not only a complete waste of money, but it also pumps needless emissions into the atmosphere. Until the […]
Western Star Truck Sales has announced that its 4900SB model with fuel efficient (FE) package is now touring dealerships across the United States. Scheduled for the remainder of the year and throughout 2013, the tour will highlight the fuel efficient features of the Western Star 4900SB FE truck. Equipped with the Detroit DD15 engine, the […]
Consider how many times during the holiday season you will get behind the wheel, with endless trips to pick up gifts, food, supplies and visiting loved ones. But despite the reputation of Canadians as cold weather warriors, winter driving can still be daunting for many of us. Add in unpredictable weather, slick roads and poor […]
Do you know what makes a great winter tire? Researchers spend years applying advanced technology for maximum safety and performance. “Purchasers often buy winter tires not knowing what makes them unique,” says specialist, Bill Hume, the vice president of Hankook TireCanada. “You might be surprised to know, for example, that our designs receive the same […]
The vote by the people of Michigan to defeat a ballot proposition that would have held up construction of the long-awaited second bridge at Windsor-Detroit, is “terrific news and shows that the people of Michigan reject the self-interest and cronyism that so many of the state’s legislators have fallen victim to in recent years,” says […]