Total announces CK-4, CJ-4 engine oil line
LASALLE, Que. – Total Canada has announced the launch of its new Rubia Optima heavy-duty engine oils, engineered to the new API CK-4 and FA-4 specifications. The new Rubia Optima range is designed for heavy-duty engines and complies with the…
Consolidated Fastfrate celebrates 50 years, shifts business strategy
WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Consolidated Fastrate on Wednesday kicked off a series of coast-to-coast celebrations of its 50-year history and recognized the contributions of its longest-serving employees. All employees who have served for 20 years or longer will be recognized at…
MiX Telematics Offers ELD Solution for Hazmat Fleets
MiX telematics has launched an electronic logging device solution designed specifically for hazardous material transporters, such as those transporting chemicals, fuels or pesticides. MiX Telematics’ fleet management platform MiX Fleet Manager is ELD ready, the company says.
New truck speed limiter adjusts to local speed limits
CALGARY, Alta. – Magtec Products and SpeedGuage are bringing to market an aftermarket truck speed limiter that adheres to local speed limits. SpeedGuage will serve as a reseller of the SafeSpeed service to the fleet telematics sector, the companies announced.…
CITT elects new Toronto-area executive council
TORONTO, Ont. – Duane Chiasson will once again serve as chairman of the Toronto Area Council of the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT). He was elected to the position on Aug. 31 at the Council’s general meeting. Vice-chair…
Hino Trucks New ‘Certifed Ultimate’ Dealerships
Hino Trucks announced the first seven dealerships to reach “Certified Ultimate” status in a new dealership excellence initiative. Designed to raise the bar for an overall dealership experience, the Certified Ultimate program rounds-out Hino’s Ultimate Ownership Experience positioning with new standards for Parts, Sales and Service departments that increases speed, aids communication and provides for higher levels of technical certification.
Not Much Activity in Diesel Prices, OPEC Teases Crude Deal
The price of diesel fuel fell slightly last week, continuing a 5-week streak of nearly flat prices, according to the latest numbers from the Energy Department. The average price on-highway diesel fuel in the U.S. fell by 0.7 cents last week, hitting a …
Are you ready for ELDs?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Attention US fleets and those Canadian fleets who operate on American soil: Are you prepared for the ELD mandate? With the US ELD mandate deadline coming in closer than many fleets are prepared for, PeopleNet took the…
Peterbilt Manitoba receives award of excellence
WINNIPEG, Man. – Peterbilt Manitoba’s Winnipeg location was awarded the Peterbilt 2016 Canada Region First Class Service Excellence Award. The award recognizes Peterbilt locations that provide the highest level of service in the company’s network, continuing its effort to provide…
Trucking HR Canada: Women in Trucking
About Trucking HR Canada Trucking HR Canada is an industry leader, spearheading collaboration among the stakeholders in the Canadian trucking industry to: Identify Human Resource issues, trends, opportunities and challenges Support the industry in recruiting and retaining the Human Resources…