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ML-Truck Equipment Opens New Headquarters TORONTO, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ML-Truck Equipment Ltd., a member of Atlas Polar’s national network, has inaugurated its new 18,000 square foot headquarters located at 30189 Old Yale Road, Abbotsford, B.C. This facility is designed to cater to all sales, service, and parts needs for Canada’s leading truck-mounted equipment brands, such as HIAB cranes, Moffett forklifts, and Multilift hooklifts. Enhanced Customer Service Capabilities The relocation to this custom-designed facility allows ML-Truck Equipment to enhance its service to customers significantly. Conveniently positioned near Highway #1, the new site will host a robust stock of…

New Headquarters for ML-Truck Equipment TORONTO, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – ML-Truck Equipment Ltd., part of the Atlas Polar family, has unveiled its new 18,000 square foot Head Office located at 30189 Old Yale Road, Abbotsford, B.C. This facility aims to serve customers looking for sales, service, and parts for prominent truck-mounted equipment brands, including HIAB cranes, Moffett forklifts, and Multilift hooklifts. Enhanced Facilities for Customer Service The transition to this custom-designed location allows ML-Truck Equipment to enhance customer service. Conveniently situated near Highway #1, it boasts a vast inventory of ready-to-use truck packages, LogLift forestry cranes, and large…

The Life of Long-Haul Trucking Gord Magill, on the road (Photo: Courtesy of Gord Magill) Long-haul trucking is a unique profession that offers a lifestyle distinctly different from a typical job. It involves extensive travel, sleeping on the road, and discovering new places that one might not encounter otherwise. Two Decades on the Road With 20 years of experience in the trucking industry, Gord Magill has traveled to locations such as New Zealand, Australia, the far reaches of Canada, and the U.S.-Mexico border. However, he now desires to settle down more and is considering a shift away from long-haul trucking.…

Daimler Truck Financial Services to Establish Headquarters in Charlotte Daimler Truck Financial Services, which offers financing, leasing, and insurance for Daimler Truck North America’s commercial vehicles, is set to invest $7.8 million in establishing its headquarters in Charlotte. This decision is expected to create 276 new jobs in the area. The average salary for these new roles will be approximately $133,940, surpassing the average salary of $86,830 in Mecklenburg County, according to state reports. Daimler Trucks manufactures Freightliner trucks, Western Star trucks, and Thomas Built Buses. For over half a century, Daimler Truck Financial Services has provided financial solutions to…

California Trucking Association Files Lawsuit Against Independent Contractor Law The California Trucking Association, along with two independent truck drivers from California, has submitted an amended complaint to the U.S. Southern District Court. They are seeking both declaratory and injunctive relief in relation to the state’s new independent contractor legislation. This legislation, known as Assembly Bill 5, enshrines the employment classification test established by the Dynamex Operations West Inc. v. Superior Court ruling. It was enacted by the California Legislature and signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 11. Shawn Yadon, CEO of the CTA, stated, “AB 5 endangers…

Father Advocates for Tow Truck Driver Safety After Son’s Tragic Death HASTINGS, Mich. (WOOD) — A father from West Michigan is striving to increase awareness about highway safety for tow truck drivers following the tragic death of his son last November. Twenty-five-year-old Keagan Spencer lost his life after stopping his tow truck to assist a dog stuck in the median, as reported by Michigan State Police. House Bill 5552 aims to honor Keagan by designating a section of M-6 in Kent County, stretching from Kalamazoo Avenue to 60th Street, as the “Keagan Spencer Memorial Highway.” This bill was presented in…

On The Road visited the Kenworth booth during Work Truck Week, where Rachel Woods, the Medium-Duty Marketing Manager, discussed new developments in Kenworth’s medium-duty lineup, including the introduction of a gasoline-powered truck. Gasoline-Powered Truck: The Cummins B6.7 Octane The strikingly bright yellow display truck caught attention with its innovative Cummins B6.7 Octane engine. According to Woods, “what sets this truck apart is its gasoline engine rather than diesel.” The positioning of the truck’s fuel tank, located between the frame rails and behind the rear axle, is designed with a focus on safety and fuel capacity. This option is slated for…

Patterson Hood (left) and Mike Cooley (right). Photo: Chris Mckay/Shutterstock In the summer of 2021, with concert returns in sight, the Drive-By Truckers scheduled studio time to reconnect musically. Instead of formal rehearsals, the southern rock band aimed to reacquaint themselves with live performance. Just before their studio session, they were invited to perform at Under the Big Sky festival in Montana without a sound check, marking their first show in over a year. “And it was one of the happiest hours of my life,” Hood reflects on the experience. The Drive-By Truckers embrace imperfection in their live performances. “Rock…

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Creating tires tailored for modern fleet operations involves a delicate balance of durability, efficiency, traction, and retreadability—all without making compromises. At TMC 2025, Bridgestone proactively addressed this challenge by introducing two new tires that incorporate its advanced ENLITEN Technology. These tires are designed to provide performance specifically catered to regional haul and last-mile delivery fleets, free from the compromises typical of past tire designs. Bridgestone’s state-of-the-art ENLITEN Technology was prominently featured in both new tire models: the Bridgestone R273 Ecopia, aimed at regional steer positions, and the Bridgestone Duravis M705, intended for mixed fleet vehicles in pickup and delivery (P&D)…