Eaton brings FLEX Reman transmissions to Canada
GALESBURG, Mich. — Eaton is bringing its lineup of FLEX Reman transmissions into the Canadian market. Canadian OEM dealers can now offer customers two tiers of Eaton Factory Reman products – standard reman transmissions with clutch housings and FLEX Reman transmissions…
Glasvan Great Dane to control temperature in 2017
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Glasvan Great Dane announced today that it is now spec’ing ThermoGuard as a standard option on all its new in-stock tandem high cube swing door refrigerated trailers. “Continuing to offer more value to our customers is consistent with our…
A day at Flying J
Chris McElhaney , general manager of Flying J’s San Antonio location, notes that 85% to 90% of his facility’s business is comprised of diesel fuel sales. His boss Marc Feole , Flying J’s regional manager for south central Texas, looks on.
PMTC announces agenda for 2017 conference
MILTON, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada revealed the full agenda and schedule for its 2017 conference recently. “Each year we are told by those who attend that the PMTC Annual Conference is one of the most…
Grow your fleet or increase your margins?
If I was to ask any trucking company this simple question I would expect to get the same answer from all of them, or I would hope that I would anyway. If In the next twelve months you have only…
CITT’s winter semester starts January 16
TORONTO, Ont.– CITT is reminding those interested in adding its CITT-Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP) designation to their credentials that winter logistics courses begin January 16. CITT’s next semester does not begin until May, so prospective students are advised to register immediately…
Caught on Camera: Trucker Uses Ninja Moves On Speeding Cellphone Thief
A motorcyclist probably thought he made a clean getaway after allegedly swiping a cellphone from a truck driver in China last month. He almost certainly didn’t expect to see the same truck driver later that morning, standing in the middle of the road “High Noon” style.
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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute recently honored its 44th academy of graduates from the Basic Law Enforcement Training program. Eight graduates completed more than 660 hours of training over 16 weeks.
IMT sells axle business to Dexter
CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – The IMT Group has announced it has sold its light-, medium- and heavy-duty axle business to Dexter Axle Company. The divisions included in the sale include the Ingersoll Axles division of IMT Partnership in Ingersoll, Ont. and…
Pridecorps a safety net for young LGBT people
Bobby Cushman is a board member for Pridecorps, which organizes meetings and field trips where young members of the LGBT community can gather and share their feelings about their sexuality. Bobby Cushman was a truck driver and then a Realtor.