PMTC unveils new driver training scholarship
MILTON, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) has revealed a new scholarship that will be awarded at its annual conference in June. The new scholarship is called the PMTC Professional Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Training Scholarship.…
Canadian citizens deserve better
In this day and age, Canadian industry is presently capable of providing us with a standard of living created by Canadians. This achievement will come as a result of the initiative and financial support of motivated individuals and industry. Time…
FTR: Trailer orders up 21% in February
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR has reported that US trailer net orders for February saw a 21% jump from January and a 2% increase year-over-year. The significant improvement in February trailers orders was better than anticipated considering the sturdy backlogs currently…
International Truck names Ontario company its North American Dealer of the Year
LISLE, Ill. – Ontario’s Tallman Truck Centre was named International Truck’s North American Dealer of the Year. “This award is a great honour for everyone at Tallman Truck Centre because it recognizes all the hard work and professionalism we bring…
TRUXPO less than two months away; registration open
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Western Canada’s largest trucking event will return this year, running from May 13-14 at Abbotsford, B.C.’s Tradex complex, and will be the only major transport industry show in the area to include all aspects of the trucking…
Meritor Wabco names new president and general manager
TROY, Mich. — Meritor Wabco announced today that Matthew Stevenson has been named its new president and general manager. Stevenson brings nearly 20 years of sales, marketing, product strategy, and business development experience in the commercial vehicle and automotive industries…
Altruck launches wheel safety campaign
BURLINGTON, Ont. — Altruck announced the launch of its new dedication to wheel safety today with its Wheel Check Safety and Awareness Campaign. The campaign is set to run from March 21 – October 31 and Altruck says during that…
New online courses aim to improve driving skills and compliance
BELLEVUE, Wash. – PacLease has partnered with J.J. Keller to offer more than 360 subscription-based online courses and tutorials called PacTrainer to improve driving skills and compliance. “We worked closely with J.J. Keller, which has been an industry leader in…
Eaton offering free clutch with transmission purchase
GALESBURG, Mich. – Act now and take advantage of Eaton’s limited-time offer of a free clutch with the purchase of a heavy-duty, factory-manufactured transmission. The offer runs to the end of June, with the complimentary clutches being delivered within four…
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