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Volvo Adds Safety, Performance Features to I-Shift on VHD

Paver Assist for the I-Shift on Volvo VHD model dump trucks helps eliminate bumps and disturbances in the pavement laying process. Photo: Volvo Trucks North America Volvo Trucks North America has added new safety and performance features for the Volvo …

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5 tips to avoid truck driver misclassification

For decades, the logistics industry has relied heavily on owner-operator independent contractors to move goods across states, the country, and even internationally. Although this model has maximized efficiency and lowered costs for trucking compan…

Panel discussion to address future of trucking at MTA AGM April 7

WINNIPEG, Man. – As part of the Manitoba Trucking Association’s (MTA) AGM, a panel discussion moderated by Newcom Business Media’s Lou Smyrlis will tackle several key issues facing the trucking industry today and into the future. Those who shaped what…

Trucker stranded on Manitoba highway gets coffee delivery on horseback

A Winnipeg truck driver is thanking a woman who jumped on her horse and brought him coffee and a hot meal while he was stranded on Highway 10 south of Brandon during this week’s nasty storm in Manitoba. Peter Douglas was on his way to Brandon from Boissevain on Monday afternoon when he got stuck in his semi on highway 10 in the Souris Valley, which he told CTV Winnipeg was “one sheet of ice.”

Trucker stranded on Manitoba highway gets coffee delivery on horseback

A Winnipeg truck driver is thanking a woman who jumped on her horse and brought him coffee and a hot meal while he was stranded on Highway 10 south of Brandon during this week’s nasty storm in Manitoba. Peter Douglas was on his way to Brandon from Boissevain on Monday afternoon when he got stuck in his semi on highway 10 in the Souris Valley, which he told CTV Winnipeg was “one sheet of ice.”