Diagnostics on the Move: Telematics Help Fleets Stay Ahead in Maintenance
Technology in the shop is nothing new; in fact, it’s absolutely necessary to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair today’s trucks. But fleets are finding there are technologies they can use outside of the shop to monitor vehicle health and diagnose prob…
Trucking drugs through the border: An ongoing battle
Karamjit Singh Grewal, 48, left, of Brampton Ont., walks out of Superior Court with his lawyer, Patrick Ducharme, Monday, Sept.
Pilot project will measure effectiveness of FAST lanes at Blue Water Bridge
SARNIA, Ont. — A six-month pilot project at the Blue Water Bridge will measure the time savings for truckers using dedicated FAST lanes.
Car hits man, flees
An Arizona truck driver who got out of his rig on Route 30A early Wednesday outside the entrance to the Johnstown Industrial Park suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run driver, city police said today.
Volvo launches fuel-themed iPad game
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks has released a new iPad game called Fueldrop, which officials say highlights the company’s “past and present leadership in fuel efficiency and innovation.”
Penray Names New Product Manager
Wheeling, Ill.-based Penray, a supplier of cooling system treatments, fuel treatments, and shop chemicals, named Gilbert Riley product manager.
In conversation with Mike McCarron Part 4: The biggest surprise and keeping it quiet
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — On Oct. 23, 2012, Wheels Group announced it had acquired MSM Transportation in a blockbuster deal worth $18.6 million.
Mack Delivers Christmas to the U.S. Capitol
The 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree was illuminated in an official lighting ceremony Dec. 4 on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol, following a 5,300-mile multi-week journey powered by a Mack Pinnacle truck.
The Guarantee creates new role to showcase the gifts of Magi
TORONTO, Ont. — The Guarantee Company of North America has appointed Angelique Magi to the newly created role of vice-president of strategic initiatives. In the role, Magi will help the specialty insurance provider to explore a range of…
CSA Advisory Committee Takes on Daunting Analysis
The advisory committee that is preparing recommendations on the CSA enforcement program for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has a dense thicket to chop through.The complexities and contradictions of CSA were on full display yesterday…