Michelin is investing $300 million into its Nova Scotia plants, making them more environmentally friendly and adding capacity for several lines including commercial truck tires produced there. New technologies and […]
Similar Posts
Clarington asks Ontario to make Hwy. 407 toll-free for trucks
Clarington — a municipality Durham Region, east of Toronto — wants Ontario to make Highway 407 a toll-free route for trucks hauling aggregates through its jurisdiction. “Let’s get these heavy […]
Maxon produces first Tuk-A-Way GPT liftgate at new Mexico plant
Maxon has produced its first Tuk-A-Way GPT liftgate at its new Monterrey, Mexico, manufacturing plant. It says production is now fully ramped up at the plant and units have begun […]
TTSAO pushes for truck driver instructor certification
As Ontario looks to improve mandatory entry-level training (MELT) for new drivers, the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has outlined a plan to certify driver instructors. The association […]
Quebec spring thaw load limits begin March 20 in Zone 1
Spring thaw load limits are approaching in Quebec, with restrictions for Zone 1 running from midnight on March 20 to the end of day on May 19. “Authorized load limits […]
Manitoba legislation targets ‘chameleon carriers’
Manitoba is looking to target “chameleon carriers” — businesses that close and re-open under a different name rather than addressing safety issues — by assigning “conditional” safety ratings to operations […]
Trailer buyers need to ‘maintain their patience’, ACT Research says
Trailer manufacturers booked orders for a projected 25,800 units in February, but the buyers placing such orders will need to be patient, ACT Research reports. “Preliminary net orders were more […]