International Trucks has announced that effective immediately, all new on-highway International trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada will be equipped with an OnCommand Connection telematics device with two free years of service included. The OnCommand Connection device integrates a cellular-enabled hardware platform with a range of technology solutions, including telematics and the OnCommand Connection Advanced Remote Diagnostics […]
Starting today, June 5, 2018, commercial motor vehicle inspectors will conduct high-volume, high-visibility inspections of large trucks and buses for 72 hours as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck annual enforcement initiative. Commercial motor vehicles and their drivers will be checked at inspection sites, weigh stations and roving patrol locations along major […]
The Fleet Safety Council has unveiled the lineup scheduled for this year’s Annual Educational Conference to be held on Friday October 19, 2018 at the prestigious Centre for Health and Safety Innovation located in Mississauga. This one-day event will bring together fleet safety professionals from the truck, bus, courier, ready-mix, and waste management industries as well […]
Newcom Media Inc. has formed Newcom South Asian Media Co. – a 50/50 joint venture with Road Today Publishing Inc. – that will serve the rapidly expanding South Asian community within Canada’s trucking industry. The venture will be based out of Newcom Media’s new Toronto headquarters. Manan Gupta, the founder of Road Today Media Group, […]
A transport truck driver has been charged with failing to stop for a school bus after being stopped by a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Caledon Detachment’s Traffic Unit. On Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at approximately 3:30 p.m., an officer was stopped with a motorist on Coleraine Drive north of King Street in the […]
For fifteen straight years, Glasvan Great Dane (www.glasvangreatdane.com) has received top dealer awards from Great Dane. 2017 accolades were Great Dane International Flatbed Dealer of the Year, International Reefer Dealer of the Year and International Parts Dealer of the Year. Annually, Great Dane dealers in Canada, Mexico, Central and South America are recognized for various […]
Hino Motors Canada has revealed its new line of trucks at the Truck World Show held recently in Mississauga. Officially christened the Hino XL Series, this all-new line-up fills out the Hino product offering and expands them into the Class 8 market for the first time. The new Hino XL Series is powered by Hino’s […]
International Truck launched its new Class 6/7 International MV Series at the 2018 Work Truck Show. The MV Series launch completes the company’s Project Horizon product refresh, and reflects that initiative’s improved cab design, along with the same driver-centric enhancements already launched in Class 8 vehicles. “Project Horizon was focused on delivering new levels of efficiency […]
Ontario is introducing Wi-Fi on GO trains and buses, and launching an improved GO Transit website and trip planner, making it easier and more convenient for commuters and families to use GO Transit. As a first step towards introducing Wi-Fi service on all GO Transit vehicles, Metrolinx will test the service on two GO trains […]
Peterbilt Motors Company has recently introduced the new Model 579 UltraLoft. The truck offers drivers an integral cab and sleeper design for Peterbilt’s on-highway Model 579 that provides the ultimate level of driver comfort and the distinctive style and quality Peterbilt is known for. “The UltraLoft was designed and tested in close collaboration with customers […]
