Equipment 5 tips to diagnose truck electrical problems August 22, 2022 Diagnosing truck electrical issues can be like chasing ghosts in the machine. Just where is the source of the real problem? Here are five tips to help identify the root…
Transportation 10 tips for fighting and preventing truck fires August 15, 2022 The only combustion welcome on a truck would be within the confines of an engine cylinder. But truck fires continue to be a common occurrence — and not just in…
Equipment Kenworth of Newfoundland & Labrador expands August 4, 2022 Kenworth of Newfoundland & Labrador recently opened its third Kenworth dealership in the province – an 18,000 sq.-ft. parts and service facility in Grand Falls-Windsor. The dealership will assist local…
Equipment GreatWest Kenworth unveils new Alberta dealership August 3, 2022 GreatWest Kenworth opened a new parts and service dealership in Balzac, Alta., to support fleets and truck operators serving the Calgary and Airdrie markets. The newly constructed 32,000 sq.-ft. dealership…
Transportation TruckPro expands with three Quebec locations July 29, 2022 TruckPro has added three locations in Quebec, expanding its network of more than 120 service centers in Canada. The new facilities are Service Mecanique M.A.I, Drummondville; Garage Jos Lefrancois (2008),…
Transportation OK Tire store opens Dartmouth, N.S. store July 26, 2022 OK Tire has opened a new location in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The facility on Eisener Boulevard offers a full range of tires and services. OK Tire president and CEO Jim…
Business Management 4 ways to control truck fleet maintenance budgets July 20, 2022 Budgeting for a fleet maintenance operation has never been more challenging, as supply and labor shortages combine with inflation to push up component and service prices. While not much can…
Business Management Quebec updating PECVL truck safety rating system July 18, 2022 Quebec will introduce several changes to its safety ratings system on Jan. 1, changing the province’s approach to critical defects and the way different trucking violations are weighed. “We have…
Human Resources Trailer mechanic keen to add new skills to her toolbox July 13, 2022 Emily Ogram likes to get her hands dirty. She does not mind physical labor and is eager to acquire new skills. For the past two months, she has been learning…
Health & Safety Hamilton’s Barton St. named Ontario’s worst road June 7, 2022 Barton St. East in Hamilton, Ont., has the dubious distinction of being the worst road in Ontario, according to CAA. The road suffers from “potholes and severe alligator cracking in…
Health & Safety Quebec inspectors not participating in Roadcheck blitz May 18, 2022 Quebec’s 278 roadside inspectors, members of the Quebec Brotherhood of Roadside Inspectors (FCCRQ), are not participating in the North American Roadcheck inspection blitz this week, TruckNews.com has learned. The Quebec…
Business Management TFI upgrades outlook, unlocking more potential from TForce Freight April 29, 2022 TFI International entered this year in the best position in the company’s history, and is only scratching the surface when it comes to unlocking the value from last year’s acquisition…
Transportation Navistar’s Fleetrite expands with new Alberta, B.C. and Quebec locations April 13, 2022 Fleetrite has expanded its retail footprint to 31 locations, adding new sites in Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec. Navistar’s all-makes and models aftermarket truck and bus parts brand has partnered…
Technology Fleet Emission Solutions tackling fuel economy by cleaning EGR April 12, 2022 Saving every penny is important when rising fuel prices eat into profits. And an Ontario-based company says it’s restoring 0.5 miles to the US gallon using a patented process that…
Equipment Montreal’s Mack Laval first dealer in Canada to receive EV certification April 5, 2022 Mack Laval’s Dorval facility in Montreal, Que., is the first in Canada to achieve a Mack Trucks certified electric vehicle (EV) dealer designation. The facility can now service and support…
