With the announcement of the all-new Volvo VNL, Volvo Trucks North America has extended its fuel efficiency by enhancing the dependable Volvo D13 engine and I-Shift transmission. Design enhancements to the D13 engine include a new wave piston with a shorter piston height, as well as a longer connecting rod; smaller injector needle control valves; a variable vane oil pump; and […]
Shell Rotella gears up to bring the 42nd edition of Shell Rotella SuperRigs to the heart of Texas. This year, the truck beauty contest is rolling into Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas/Fort Worth from May 30th to June 1st to showcase some of North America’s most stunning big rigs. There are numerous events and activities being planned that […]
Based on escalating concerns by the carrier and truck driver community about deteriorating highway safety and infrastructure conditions in Northern Ontario, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) recently launched a comprehensive survey, in which nearly all (96%) of respondents identified persistent problems for travellers and businesses in the region. The survey, which included about 680 participants, […]
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Upjit Kansal fuels her motivation by meeting people and hearing their stories. The business development officer at JD Factors in Mississauga, Ont., feels very happy when clients call to say thank you after receiving money they requested. Her factoring company provides cash to clients for their businesses when it may not be available through banks […]
Going the extra mile to ensure a rapid and smooth transition into her organization helps Ravneet Khroud recruit and retain professional drivers. When truckers apply for a job, they want the paperwork and formalities processed quickly so they can hit the road and start working. “There is pressure when you find the right candidate, and […]
A few bad apples ruin the reputation of an entire industry, said Sukhraj Sandhu, vice-president of the AZ Canadian Truckers Association (AZCTA). Sandhu said some people are using loopholes in Ontario’s MELT (Mandatory Entry Level Training) program, to obtain their commercial driving licences without undergoing proper training. He was reacting to reports that Ontario and […]
The urge to create art is so overwhelming that Jaswant Singh must stop what he is doing, grab a sketch pen and record the idea. When he’s driving a truck, he can’t just slam on the brakes, so he creates a mental memory by repeating the idea like a mantra. “I drive a truck to […]
Members of Unifor Local 4003 who drive trucks to transport containers for Canadian National Transportation Limited held an information picket protesting unacceptable working conditions at the Brampton rail yard. “This protest is about access to sanitary washrooms and respect in the workplace,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “Our members have had enough and are […]
Canadian pre-owned retailer Pride Truck Sales has expanded again. The company has announced two new U.S. locations opening in Fontana and Stockton, California last week. Both dealerships are said to offer a wide variety of pre-owned heavy- and medium-duty trucks, trailers, and dry vans. CEO and president of Pride Group Sulakhan Johal said the company […]