Mission trucker competes nationally
The Mission driver, who works for Canadian Freightways, earned a spot at the nationals by winning the Single-Tandem event at the provincial competition in Abbotsford in June. The competition allows drivers the opportunity to display the skills, knowled…
Volvo to examine lightweighting as part of SuperTruck II project
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Group North America says it will be participating in the US Department of Energy’s SuperTruck II program. It will match US$20 million in federal funding to explore ways of improving the freight-moving efficiency of heavy-duty trucks…
Wabash Canada names new vice-president
KITCHENER, Ont. — Wabash Canada has appointed Shawn Lacey its new vice-president. Lacey joins Wabash from Cara Foods-branded restaurants, where he oversaw more than 250 employees. He also brings to the position experience in supply chain, logistics, warehousing, transport and…
Peterbilt to participate in SuperTruck II program
DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt announced today that it will be working with Cummins to develop technologies under the US Department of Energy (DOE) SuperTruck II program. “Peterbilt is proud to support the DOE’s SuperTruck II program in cooperation with Cummins,”…
Volvo Group Outlines SuperTruck II Plans
Volvo Group has outlined how it plans to use $20 million in federal funding to further the freight-moving efficiency of heavy-duty trucks as part of the SuperTruck II initiative. Volvo Group said its team of researchers and engineers will use alternati…
Phase 2 GHG Rules to Curtail Use of Glider Kits
Trucks are new but their engines are “pre-emission” — a plus for buyers of gliders but a minus in the eyes of regulators. Photos: Tom Berg Glider kits – new trucks that are equipped with older engines and drivetrain components – will be almost outlawe…
Develop young leaders today for tomorrow
Misconceptions are a dangerous thing. They’re similar to assumptions and we’ve all heard the phrase that’s used when you assume things. We lead to break down those misconceptions. We lead to become more than we are today. We lead to…
Purchasing and maintaining tanker trailers
There are so many different types and models of tankers used to haul a variety of products across Canada – crude oil, refined petroleum, chemicals, dry bulk, farm equipment, hot products, jet fuel – but despite their durable appearance, these…
Why drivers need to keep an open mind
For some, social media is like chocolate cake, you just can’t get enough. Algorithms tailor our social media newsfeeds to surround us with the sweet taste of our own ideas and beliefs. But that sweet fatty diet is poison to…
Love’s Expands its Corporate HQ
Love’s Travel Stops has purchased the building and land south of its main corporate campus on Pennsylvania Avenue that was previously occupied by The Hertz Corporation. The 126,000-square-foot building located on 16 acres adjacent to its main corporate headquarters will give Love’s the opportunity to double the size of its existing campus in Oklahoma City, Okla.