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Younger operators, and demand for greater efficiencies drives vocational truck design
October 14, 2016 Nate HendleyWhat have been the biggest design trends in vocational trucks in recent years? John Felder, product marketing manager for Volvo Trucks, headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., offers a few suggestions. Felder cites new engine exhaust emission devices, growth in telematics, safety…
Families, industry professionals flock to TRUXPO 2016
May 25, 2016 On-Site MagazineThe Tradex complex was the site for TRUXPO 2016, Western Canada’s largest commercial trucking show, held on Friday, May 13th and Saturday, May 14th. Approximately 9,000 industry professionals visited the show over two days to source and compare new products…
Mack adds Predictive Cruise
April 25, 2016 On-Site MagazineMack Trucks has introduced Predictive Cruise, an intelligent system that memorizes a route when cruise control is on, storing up to 4,500 hills in its memory. The next time the driver travels the route, Predictive Cruise engages the Mack mDRIVE automated manual transmission…
The right mobile crane for the job
March 18, 2016 David GodkinEvents on both sides of the 49th parallel bode well for the mobile crane business. President Obama is poised to sign into law Congress’s five-year, $305-billion highway bill. Further north Prime Minister Trudeau is trying to figure out how to…
Two-day equipment auction sets Alberta record
March 16, 2016 On-Site MagazineRitchie Bros. sold more than 2,500 pieces of equipment and trucks for over 250 sellers, bringing in over $62 million during this week’s two-day auction in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The auction’s line-up of equipment and trucks, including 70 excavators, 65…
K-Tec Earthmovers hook on
February 7, 2016 On-Site MagazineK-Tec Earthmovers 28 cubic yard 1228ADT scraper model now has a system to mount onto an Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) chassis, in addition to agriculture or construction tractors. Contractors who already have a 25 or 30-Ton ADT in their fleet,…
Freightliner announces 2016 “Hardest Working Cities” recipients at WOC
February 4, 2016 by Corinne LyndsFollowing the successful launch of Freightliner Trucks’ Hardest Working Cities recognition program, Freightliner announced four new cities will be recognized with the award in 2016. The company released the full list of cities at the World of Concrete trade show…
Pickups show their muscle
December 1, 2015 BILL ROEBUCKHorsepower, torque remain the hallmarks with focus on fuel economy.
Main civil works contract awarded for BC Hydro Site C project
November 25, 2015 STAFF REPORTContract worth $1.8 billion
P3 model saves Regina Bypass project $380M: Study
November 24, 2015 by On-Site MagazineUsing a P3 model to build the Regina Bypass will save the Saskatchewan government $380 million, according to a new Ernst & Young study released this week. A total investment of $1.88 billion (in today’s dollars) is being made in…
SNC-Lavalin awarded Ethiopia potash mine project
November 20, 2015 STAFF REPORTSNC-Lavalin has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract by Yara International ASA for a greenfield potash mining and processing facility located in the Dallol region of northeastern Ethiopia. SNC-Lavalin will provide the front-end engineering design, followed…
Freightliner names Toronto ‘Hardest Working City’
October 1, 2015 STAFF REPORTFirst Canadian city to receive award
Leasing: Tips & Tricks
October 1, 2015 JIM BARNESKnowing your real needs, gets you the best lease
Trucks: Cab Rules
October 1, 2015 JEAN BURROWSDriver retention spurs improvement to vocational trucks
Hot Mix association names new Executive Director
September 18, 2015 by On-Site MagazineVince Aurilio ‘returns’ to OHMPA
Finning, IronPlanet expand Cat auction services in Canada
September 9, 2015 STAFF REPORTOnline IronPlanet adds auction grounds in Edmonton
New truck route for Gull Lake, SK
July 28, 2015 STAFF REPORTthis is a custom excerpt
Take a road trip through the history of Ontario’s roadways
June 15, 2015 STAFF REPORTORBA releases 432-page hardcover illustrated history of road building
Trade contractors’ coalition continues lobby for prompt payment legislation
April 15, 2015 STAFF REPORTNTCCC summit paves the way for increased trade contractor advocacy
VIDEO: Increase your loading efficiency by 20%
March 13, 2015 by On-Site MagazineMark Whiting is a sharp guy who’s spent his career helping contractors squeeze every unit of production—and every dollar of profit—out of their fleets. Now he’s sharing his tips in a video series. Spend 30 seconds with Whiting and you’ll…