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OTA Establishing New Private Carrier Council

In an effort to represent all the carrier sectors in the trucking industry, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is expanding its membership to include a whole new list of the top private carriers.

30 April 2015

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

27 April 2015

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

23 April 2015

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

17 April 2015

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

16 April 2015

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

9 April 2015

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 prot

2 April 2015

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

26 March 2015

Will Collision Avoidance Systems Become Standard in Trucks?

In Canada, heavy duty truck accidents make up one fifth of all motor accident deaths. In the majority of these cases, the truck driver was not injured, but other motorists were. In the US, the Nationa

19 March 2015