Study determines more must be done to curb Canada’s GHG emissions from transportation
OTTAWA, Ont. – Technology, along with voluntary and regulatory initiatives have all helped reduce the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions coming out of vehicles on Canada’s roadways, but with population and gross domestic product (GDP) steadily on the rise,…
Senate Motion Urges No Twin 33s in Highway Bill
The Senate has approved a bipartisan motion that instructs Senate conferees to the highway bill to oppose the inclusion of a provision that would allow 33-foot long double trailers to operate on highways regardless of state laws. The motion, spearheade…
Class 6 Trucks Oldest on Road
Class 6 GVW trucks now operating in commercial fleets now have an average 21.2-year lifespan due to their reliability, durability, and use in a variety of applications, IHS Automotive’s commercial vehicle director told WorkTruckOnline.com. Class 6 vehi…
Winter weather closes down I80 in southern Wyoming
Winter has hit southern Wyoming and with it, several closures. As of 3:30pm, the Wyoming Department of Transportation has closed I 80 between Cheyenne and Evanston for an extended and unknown amount of time due to near-zero visibility.
Trailer Wizards’ acquisition aims for enhanced local service in 401 corridor
LONDON, Ont. – Canadian commercial trailer company Trailer Wizards has acquired London, Ont.-based Al’s Trailer Service, which adds to the company’s existing network and will bring support to its nearby London Total Customer Care Centre. “Al’s Trailer Service is a…
Worthington Expands CNG Offering with Acquisition
The Worthington Industries Pressure Cylinders segment has acquired assets from Trilogy Engineered Systems, a manufacturer of CNG fuel system components for the commercial truck market. Trilogy’s extended-range hybrid back of cab models and vocational r…
Crashing Against Common Sense
No one who owns a car would expect their insurance rate to go up because of damage inflicted by a deer jumping in front of it or by someone slamming into it when running a light or by someone causing a few other types of accidents that can only be clas…
PMTC expands its education series with Jan. 13 seminar
TORONTO, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) will aim to provide education on Ontario’s safety ratings, mandated periodic inspections and cargo security during its Jan. 13, 2016 seminar in Toronto. Hosted at the Molson Breweries facility…
Why fleets shouldn’t go AWOL when it comes to hiring vets
A handful of Canadian fleets are interviewing and hiring military veterans to help solve the driver shortage because vets are proven to be safe, efficient employees who are used to being away from home for long periods of time.
Ice Road Truckers “Lisa’s Icy Fall”
Steve Sommers was born in Cincinnati Ohio , October 15, 1964 . Growing up I never really had any aspirations of being in this business, but at the age of 15, doing odd jobs for a station in Cincinnati I just happened to be in the studio one day and ask…