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1945 Artificial Sweetners

January 31, 2016PodcastAcademy Award, African American, Agent Orange, Ambassador, Amsterdam, Amy Adams, Auckland, Bail, Bernie Sanders, Bovine somatotropin, Brussels, Christmas, Diabetes mellitus type 2, Diet Coke, Diet soda, food, Food additive, Food and Drug Administration, Sugar substitute, United StatesTomWiles

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PMTC announces 2020 Benchmarking Survey
MILTON, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada is again teaming up with the U.S. National Private Truck Council to conduct its fourth annual Canadian Fleet Benchmarking Survey. The survey is open to all private fleets based in…
Purolator opens state-of-the-art Toronto facility
TORONTO, Ont. — The morning after Toronto’s first snowfall, it was only fitting Purolator held the official opening of its new state-of-the-art terminal in the city, part of the company’s network expansion that will help process an estimated 35 million…
New configurator for Freightliner vocational upfits
A new custom hardware and electronics configurator (CHEC) from Daimler Trucks North America will streamline the vocational truck customization process, according to the company. The tool allows truck equipment manufacturers and dealers to easily view, edit, compare and update electrical…
Rates remain under pressure: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research reports contract truckload rates fell to US$2.28 per mile in the third quarter, down 2% year-over-year. In its ACT Freight Forecast, U.S. Rate and Volume Outlook, the industry forecaster suggested further declines are in store.…
Charles Gunn passes away
ORANGEVILLE, Ont. – Former Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Service to Industry award winner Charles Gunn has passed away. He died Nov. 7 at the age of 90. Gunn was a former owner-operator, and then a truck salesman and Kenworth Canada…
Thermo King reveals lighter-weight TRU
Thermo King has introduced the SLXi Local transportation unit, which it says is up to 200 lbs lighter than other offerings. The company says it’s ideal for urban distribution and weight-sensitive operations. The SLXi Local is thinner and quieter, coming…
Inside Best Fleets – Part 2
The second in a series from behind the scenes of the Best Fleets to Drive For competition
The best fuel-saving options are fleet-specific
Are products that purport to increase your fleet’s fuel mileage cases of better living through technology, or are they just more boondoggles that’ll suck the life out of your bottom line? Not surprisingly, the answer depends upon whom you ask.…
OTA recognizes heroes, 40-year driver, longtime service
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has handed out its top honors to a long-time driver, a pair of heroes, and a fleet executive known for service to the industry – all part of its executive conference held…
New lighting standard comes into force in 2021
OTTAWA, Ont. — Transport Canada is introducing a new lighting standard to help vehicles and drivers see, and be seen, the department said in a post on its website. As of September 2021, the Canadian Vehicle Lighting Regulation will require…
Trucking musicians join TCGO fundraising campaign
PARK CITY, Kan. –The organization that helps truckers and their families is partnering with trucking’s top musicians to raise funds this holiday season. The Trucker’s Christmas Group. Org has announced that it will be working with many musicians, charity leaders…
19.8 | What do we know about private fleets?
Dollars and sense
Everyone wants to be paid well and paid fairly. And employers want to be competitive with their compensation. It’s good business to make sure what you’re offering is up to date, on trend, and able to both meet the needs…
Search begins for 2020 Goodyear Highway Hero
AKRON, Ohio – Who will be the next Goodyear Highway Hero? The tire giant is accepting nominations for its annual award, which honors truck drivers who put themselves in harm’s way to help others. Nominations must be submitted before Dec.…
WBF celebrates two successful years of its Class 1 training program
EDMONTON, Alta. – Two years after launching its Class 1 driver training program, Women Building Futures (WBF) marked the occasion with a celebration this past October. Several alumni attended the event, including April Naugle, who graduated in March last year.…
Quebec, NB land new Alliance Parts locations
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler’s Alliance Parts has announced its expansion to 15 new locations, including three in Eastern Canada. Two of the three standalone stores are Carrefour du Camion in St. Quentin, N.B., and Centre du Camion in Mont-Laurier, Que.…
Titanium eyeing ‘transformational’ acquisition
BOLTON, Ont. – With a healthy balance sheet and downward pressure on freight volumes and rates, the time could be right for Titanium Transportation to make a sizeable acquisition. That was the message from CEO Ted Daniel, when he addressed…
Digital strategies to control collision costs
Collisions are expensive, but Adam Wolk, director of fleet maintenance for Challenger Motor Freight in Cambridge, Ont., thinks some of those costs can be mitigated by analyzing root causes. “At the end of the day we track and categorize every…
Chevron unveils a lubricants ‘game changer’
RICHMOND, Calif. – It has been more than 15 years in the making. And, on Tuesday, Chevron Products Co. took the wrap off Delo 600 ADF heavy-duty engine oil (HDEO). The company says it will be a “game changer” in…
Class 8 orders bounced in October, but remained subdued
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – North American Class 8 orders came in at 22,100 units in October, according to preliminary data from FTR, marking the strongest month since November 2018. However, they remained well off a year ago, down 51% year-over-year, and…

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