The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reporting a 20-year low and a steady decrease in seat belt-related deaths as they get set to conduct their Seat Belt Campaign over the Easter Long Weekend. A total of 45 seat belt-related road fatalities occurred on OPP-patrolled roads in 2016, marking the lowest number on record in the […]
Peterbilt has announced the availability of the Allison TC10 fully automatic transmission on Models 567 and 579 later this year. The Allison TC10 is designed for tractor applications, such as regional and line-haul, and features a twin-countershaft design optimized for engine downspeeding and fuel economy. The patented torque converter offers industry exclusive engine torque multiplication […]
Volvo Trucks and Partners for Advanced Transportation Technology (PATH) at the University of California, Berkeley recently completed a successful demonstration of partially automated truck platooning, made possible by Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control technology (CACC). Three Volvo VNL 670 model tractors hauled cargo containers at the Los Angeles Port complex and along Interstate 110, highlighting for […]
The third annual Women with Drive Summit from Trucking HR Canada was another huge success. The Toronto event held on March 2nd at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel and Conference Centre featured human resources, marketing and operations professionals and focused on strategies for recruiting, retaining and mentoring women in Canada’s trucking industry. The event included industry experts […]
The 2017 edition of ‘Smart Trucker’ seminar series will kick off on Tuesday, April 11th at the Capitol Banquet Hall located at 6435 Dixie Road in Mississauga L5T 2P4. The event runs from 5 pm to 9 pm and will feature industry veteran and Ontario Road Knight Guy Broderick as a keynote speaker. The ‘Smart Trucker’ Seminar […]
The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) and the Ontario Trucking Association have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which enables both groups to forge a mutually beneficial relationship for their respective members. Primarily, the agreement will enhance the relationship between OTA member carriers and transportation companies in the South Asian community. “The South Asian community […]
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 […]