Gamache Group expands services in Montreal
ANJOU, Que. — The Gamache Group announced today that it is expanding its services for its Montreal customers. The former Camion Ray Lawson is now Gamache Montreal. The Gamache Group says that this enhancement of services increases opportunities to buy or sell…
BCTA highlights ‘Jake’ brakes with National Trucking Week around the corner
LANGLEY, B.C. – We’ve all seen the signs coming into a community advising truckers to ‘please avoid the use of engine brakes.’ Also known as ‘Jake’ or ‘Jacobs’ brake, the British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) is trying to shed some…
Volvo Trucks rolls out new factory fill engine oil
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America announced today that it will be offering a new factory fill engine oil for the Volvo D11, D13 and D16 engines. The new engine oil will be meeting new Volvo VDS-4.5 engine specifications and…
If You Drive For a Living, Look for Another Career
There is nothing wrong with planning for the future. If you are a cab driver, or a truck driver, or an Uber driver, now is the time to plan for what you will do when your job disappears.
Quebec takes a chance on young drivers to fill shortage
An instructor shares his experience working with Quebec’s young driver program
Trucking refining its HR practices, Top Fleet program finds
OTTAWA, Ont. — Think your workplace is the best in Canada? Prove it. That’s what CEO Angela Splinter and the staff at Trucking HR Canada have to say to fleet managers across the country who believe they provide their employees with…
The journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step
A few issues ago I wrote about breaking the stereotype of the obese and unhealthy trucker. I said it’s time to throw out the excuses – too many hours behind the wheel or desk, no healthy food at truck stops,…
The era of touchless maintenance
Trucking technology is advancing at a rapid pace and shows no signs of slowing down. One of the biggest of these breakthroughs is the use of remote diagnostics to reduce downtime and eliminate unnecessary visits to the shop. Fleets that…
Fleet Safety Council reveals details about its Annual Educational Conference
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Fleet Safety Council has announced the details of its 25th Annual Educational Conference this week. This year, the conference is to be held on Friday, September 30 at the Centre for Health and Safety Innovation at 5110 Creekbank…
Continental expands offering of new part numbers
FAIRLAWN, Ohio – Continental revealed today that it is expanding its offering of North American automotive aftermarket part numbers. Included in the 51 new offering of parts numbers are molded hose, poly-v belts and timing belt kits. With the second-quarter…