The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has signaled its strong support for a robust immigration system that is responsive to the Canadian economy. CTA made a formal submission on the future vision […] Source: Truck News
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Challenger Motor Freight founder Dan Einwechter has made a $1-million donation to Laurier’s Centre for Supply Chain Management. The centre will be renamed the Einwechter Centre for Supply Chain Management […] Source: Truck News
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Rush Truck Centres of Canada on Tuesday announced the addition of Battle Motors cab-over trucks to their lineup of product offerings available at all locations in Ontario. Battle Motors trucks are workhorses with sophisticated engineering and have undergone 75 years of continuous mechanical and aesthetic improvements, according to a press release. “Battle Motors diesel and
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The supply chain challenges that plagued the heavy-duty parts industry forced some distributors to stray outside their comfort zones, abandon preconceived perceptions, and try new products. And in some cases, they liked what they found. Troy Willich, CEO and co-founder of TDI Fleet Service, said “I’m really particular about the parts we use. We always
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Shop labor and parts prices were on the rise between the first and second quarters of 2021 – with tires and transmissions accounting for some of the biggest gains. Labor costs for repairs and maintenance were up 2.6% during the period, with parts prices up 2.8%. But tire costs were up 10.7%, and transmission parts
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A new report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) highlights opportunities to slash transportation emissions through the increased use of intermodal. Supplementing rail with zero-emission drayage vehicles […] Source: Truck News
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Ritchie Bros. continue to see the benefits of a strong truck market, selling more than 11,000 pieces of equipment during its largest Canadian auction of the year. The offerings from more than 1,600 consignors were sold for a collective $204 million. “Late-model construction equipment was especially in demand last week in Edmonton, bringing incredible results
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Leaders of aftermarket parts businesses speaking at Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Dialogue are predicting more of the same for the year ahead, but are hopeful that increased stability seen in the back […] Source: Truck News
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The Guinness World Records database contains more than 40,000 records. And while the list includes different people and organizations worldwide, trucks and the trucking industry are certainly well represented. The record-breaking titles are not that easy to get. Applicants have to follow strict protocols while collecting thorough evidence and proof of any attempt, which will
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Fleets and shippers alike are already streamlining business processes with the help of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI). But as advanced as such processes may sound, it’s often a matter of tapping into data that already exists. It doesn’t need to be limited to the data points in a spreadsheet, either. Pierre Pelletier,
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