Great Dane’s Technician Training Program Accredited by ASE
Great Dane said that it is the first semi-trailer original equipment manufacturer to receive ASE accreditation for a technician training program. Other major companies in the automotive services industry that have ASE accreditation include Toyota, Gene…
Truck West January 2017
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Start-up offers chance to dress up your trailer, earn cash
Hauler Ads is connecting plain trailers and truck bodies with catchy advertisements
PAID: Introducing the Hydronic S3 Engine Pre-heater
By launching the Hydronic S3 Economy, Eberspächer introduces a compact water heater into the market that satisfies the latest requirements of all vehicle segments. Its compact dimensions and fantastic flexibility during installation are truly impressive. In addition, the Hydronic S3…
Drivers and mentors connect at Women with Drive networking forum
Women are hugely underrepresented in the trucking industry. They account for 48% of the Canadian workforce yet only 3% of truck drivers are female – but Trucking HR Canada wants to change that. At a recent symposium held on Nov.…
Taking a step back on efficiency is for ‘losers’
Smart government policy challenges industry and the public to create and embrace products sensitive to the needs of our environment while recognizing the need for business to remain profitable. Legislation that doesn’t meet both these goals falls short of the…
Embrace technology, it isn’t going away
It’s that time of year again, when we all find ourselves making small talk with strangers by the fireplace with an egg nog in hand. Usually, these conversations start with, or at least circle around to, work. For me, this…
Optimism abounds
Why 2017 could be the year that makes trucking great again
President-elect Donald Trump’s energy plan is really something to wonder about
I can’t help but notice lately the audible and visual politically biased hyperventilating going on that curiously coincides with the upcoming Trump coronation and the OPEC/Non-OPEC coalition cuts. I have avoided commentary on the late November OPEC production cut announcement,…
Fastfrate names new president
WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – The Fastfrate Group of Companies has announced longtime employee Manny Calandrino is taking over as president and chief operating officer on Jan. 1. He will oversee the entire Fastfrate group, consisting of Fastfrate, Fastfrate Integrated Logistics, Canada…