Equipment Manufacturers losing chip that powers ABS warning lamps January 16, 2023 The chip used to activate in-cab trailer ABS malfunction lamps has been discontinued, leaving suppliers with a limited three- to four-year “inventory bridge” to redesign and requalify their electronic control…
Equipment Record year for Bandag retreads December 22, 2022 Bandag set new records in 2022, with a 9% increase in North American retread tire sales totaling more than 7 million retreads. The company also invested US$60 million into its…
Transportation Layers of grime and snow trigger extra truck inspections December 12, 2022 Most truckers’ hearts skip a beat when they see a cruiser’s flashing lights behind them, or an open scale house ahead of them. “Why did they pull me over?” is…
Equipment Expanded inspection reports could increase costs at SAAQ-certified shops December 9, 2022 The Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) will implement a simplified online services platform known as SAAQclic in early 2023 — but require a new layer of information in…
Regulations Brake Safety Week blitz puts 17.8% out of service November 16, 2022 Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) inspectors in Canada inspected 1,975 vehicles and placed 351 (17.8%) out of service (OOS) for brake-related violations Aug. 21-27 for Brake Safety Week. Inspectors in Canada,…
Equipment GoRight, Wabash Canada open Moncton facility October 25, 2022 GoRight Smart Fleet Solutions and Wabash Canada celebrated the opening of their 28,500 square foot facility in Moncton, NB. The facility at Caledonia Industrial Estates is situated on over four…
Equipment Electrifying vocational trucks will be a challenge, panel says October 7, 2022 Yves Provencher of Provencher Groupe Conseil sees few barriers to electrifying a delivery van. “The only issue is weight,” says the electric vehicle specialist. “It’s always a balance of how…
Paid Transportation How the right tires can improve fuel economy October 7, 2022 With the price of fuel these days, organizations everywhere, from coach bus companies to long haul truckers, need to do everything they can to improve fuel…
Equipment Volvo supporting electric trucks as an ecosystem September 30, 2022 Finding a battery-electric truck is one thing. Understanding where it will fit, the maintenance demands, financing options, and charging infrastructure is understandably more complex. Volvo Trucks North America is looking…
Human Resources Mechanic works toward knowledge goals September 27, 2022 Intimidation is the biggest hurdle women face when starting out as a mechanic in the trucking industry. There are men on some shop floors who will say and do things…
Equipment Globocam acquires Tardif Diesel September 20, 2022 Quebec truck dealer Globocam announced it has acquired Tardif Diesel in Estrie, Que., which specializes in the sale and repair of Freightliner and Western Star heavy trucks. Dominique Beauregard has…
Transportation Tiger Trucking celebrates 35 years, adds dedicated maintenance facility September 15, 2022 The only things (somewhat) brighter than Tiger Trucking’s yellow vehicle graphics were the reflective yellow vests worn by those around them. But both were plentiful as the fleet celebrated its…
Equipment Fort Garry Industries moves to new Sarnia location September 14, 2022 Fort Garry Industries Sarnia has moved into a new 13,000-square-foot facility. The store offers aftermarket parts, truck and trailer equipment and repair services. (Photo: Fort Garry Industries) Robyn Spitzke, president…
Transportation Dayton Parts marks 100th anniversary August 24, 2022 Dayton Parts, which started in 1922 as automotive spring manufacturer Harrisburg Stanley Spring Works, marks its 100th anniversary this month. (Photo: Files) The wholly-owned subsidiary of Dorman Products delivers aftermarket…
Equipment How to jump start a semi truck in 9 steps August 24, 2022 There are few things more frustrating than a truck with dead batteries. Just as the shift is to begin, a turn of the key leads to … nothing. Rather than…
