The Toronto Chapter of the Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATSSA) held its monthly meeting on 10th January. The evening was hosted by Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Distribution Centre (CDC). Since 1980, Fil-Mor has specialised in the remanufacture of clutches and related clutch parts for the automotive and trucking industry. As one of very few […]
Hino Motors Canada has announced the donation of a 2012 Hino 155 truck to be used for student training at Fanshawe College. The vehicle will be used in the Truck and Coach Apprenticeship and Motive Power Technician-Diesel programs. According to Eric Smith, Vice President of Sales, “Hino Motors Canada is extremely pleased to support the […]
The first CN trains to serve the state-of-the-art intermodal terminal for containerized goods at the company’s new Calgary Logistics Park arrived on January 10th. Jean-Jacques Ruest, CN executive vice-president and chief marketing officer, said: “The opening of this intermodal terminal launches our logistics park operation, which will provide seamless transportation solutions to rail customers moving […]
Popular line is smart, low-cost option for small fleets, independent drivers Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has announced that it is reintroducing its Dayton medium truck tire line in 2013. Commercial market needs combined with renewed interest from drivers, small fleets and managers pushed the revival of the line, which was retired in 2011. Dayton medium truck tires […]
The theft of a transport trailer containing a large quantity of dangerous chemicals has investigators from 12 Division Peel Police warning the public of the potential hazards of the load for public safety. During the early morning hours of Friday, January 11, 2013, the trailer was stolen from a trucking compound on Tomken Road in […]
Patrick (Pat) Lumsden, long time Heavy Truck Sales Specialist working at Arrow Truck Sales Toronto branch has retired. In an illustrious and rewarding career which included 40 years in truck sales serving various organizations including the last 16 at Arrow Truck Sales, Pat finally decided to retire in December. Pat who turned 73 recently would […]
A new poll by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) reveals that fewer Canadian drivers are getting behind the wheel after drinking. Researchers found that both the percentage of drinking drivers who drove after drinking any amount of alcohol and of drinking drivers who drove when they thought they were over the legal limit dropped […]
Mack has announced that JOST International, a global manufacturer of fifth wheels, landing gears and kingpins, will supply fifth wheel coupling devices as a standard feature on MACK Pinnacle, Titan by Mack and MACK Granite model trucks. Manufactured in Greeneville, Tenn., JOST fifth wheels have been a value-added option for Mack dealers and customers for […]
Volvo Trucks has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have awarded all model year 2014 Volvo vehicles certificates of conformance under the first-ever greenhouse gas regulations for heavy trucks. “Volvo is committed to leadership in fuel efficiency, and to reducing the carbon footprint of our operations […]
A first in Canada: Heavy-Duty Truck Powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Now Available for Short-Term Rental Excellence Peterbilt has placed Canada’s first heavy-duty rental truck powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) into service, according to Nicole Lussier, president of Excellence Peterbilt. “In collaboration with our partners, Peterbilt Motors, PacLease, Gaz Metro Transport Solutions and […]