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Think You Know Cars? Take Part in our Contest and Win a $50 Gift Card!
Students who sign up for automotive school are typically pretty passionate about cars. Many of them have a working knowledge of parts and systems before they even pass through the front doors of CATI to take their first class! Keeping…
What is the Future of Trucking Equipment? CTA Launches a National Consultation Workshop
This June, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be putting a new rule in place regarding greenhouse gas regulations for heavy trucks. Environment Canada is expected to follow the EPA’s lead, requiring that suppliers of heavy trucks, along with…
Infographic: A Newcomers Guide to an Automotive Technician Career
New innovative vehicle technology, an exciting focus on green energy, and a consistent demand for vehicles makes now the perfect time to pursue an auto career. Auto mechanic training provides students with the skills they need to work in a…
Trucks of the Future
Trucks of the Future We’ve all seen blockbuster films that feature exciting futuristic cars. These are vehicles that auto lovers only dream of driving someday, like the supercars in Transformers, or I, Robot for example. And while it’s not surprising…
Top 4 Trucking Movies of All Time
Top 4 Trucking Movies of All Time While studying at an automotive training center for a career as a mechanic or dispatcher, you may occasionally want to take a break from all your hard work and relax with a movie.…
Dana’s New Tandem Axle Offers Better Fuel Economy and Reduced Drive Train Losses
This year at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, Dana Holding Corporation revealed a brand new dual range disconnect concept tandem axle—the AdvanTek Dual Range Disconnect. A prototype of the AdvantTek system has been undergoing testing during the past…
Trucking South of the Border: US Changes Cross-Border Rules for Big Rigs
Canada and the US have a long history of cross-border trading and in fact, have the largest trade relationship in the world. Trade between the two countries involves thousands of different goods, and a majority of these goods are imported…