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April 06 2022

ELECTRIC TRUCKS will be an important subject for the next few years

Manufacturers will have to come up with solutions that will use combinations of new technologies for engines, transmissions and aerodynamics in order to answer to the new standards. At the same time, manufacturers are hard at work on alternative energy alternatives, be it natural gas or electric. For shorter routes, for example, zero emission electric trucks will become more and more...

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December 08 2021

The Benefits of Short-Term Fleet Leasing in a World Where Heavy Vehicles Are Sparse

There is definitely a problem of availability right now in the heavy vehicle industry. Moreover, costs are soaring and it can be difficult to have a clear idea of not only the cost of upgrading or enhancing your fleet but also the timeline it will take. In simple terms, the vehicle that you need will likely cost you more and you will never be sure exactly when it will arrive. This can be very...

August 11 2021

Finding People to Work on Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Is Really Tough to Find These Days!

WE HAVE A SOLUTION for fleet managers We have been talking about a shortage of labor in many markets for years now. Today, we should rather talk about labor scarcity as the situation is not temporary anymore. The demographic curve shows it well, our specialized labor has been going up in age for a long time and we are now at the crossroads. If you have a heavy trucking fleet and struggle to...

June 12 2021

Reducing Idle Reduces Environmental Footprint and Operational Costs and We Have Solutions for That!

At any time of the year, you have certainly noticed truck drivers that leave their engines running for long minutes while waiting to load or unload. This is what we call idling and it’s expensive both from a greenhouse gas production and from fuel cost stand point when it’s done for no reason. On top of it, it is the worst running condition for any modern truck engine with aftertreatment. At...

May 03 2021

The Impact of Hidden Costs on Fleet Management

The impact of hidden costs on fleet management There are not only the purchase cost of the equipment, the financing, the depreciation, the maintenance and repair costs to consider when one looks at the operational costs of a fleet of heavy vehicles. There are the «hidden costs» that are very important to look at. What are the hidden costs? Here are a few examples: 1.The opportunity cost when a...

March 28 2021

Up to 12 Months to Get an Ordered Vehicle, We Have Solutions

Covid has repercussions everywhere. The delays for delivery of new trucks and trailers are very long these days. It can take from 8 to 12 months right now to take delivery of a new piece of equipment. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the negative effects on the supply chain have been multiplying and now touch all aspects of vehicle production. Reduced labor , reduced supply capacities of...

February 01 2021

The Time Has Come for the Canadian E-log Is Here!

Did you know that the «e-log» will be mandatory in Canada as of June 12th 2021? What is an e-log? What is an e-log? E-log is an electronic logging device (ELD) that automatically records driving time and hours of service. The device is synchronized with the engine of the vehicle and provides a GPS for movement and distance driven. The device is synchronized with the engine of the vehicle and...

December 11 2020

14 Tips to Avoid Problems This Winter!

Short story… Brossard Leasing winter tips save a lot of problems XYZ Distribution, on a very cold Monday of February, it’s minus 20, and all the company’s heavy vehicles are on the road without a problem this morning! Ever since the management team has decided to full service lease with Brossard, it was also decided to put all of Brossard’s winter suggestions in place and try to reduce...

Using a Carrier 7300 x4 Refrigerated Unit

Using a Thermo King Precedent C-600 Refrigerated Unit

June 22 2020

We Have the Solution for You!

We have the solution for you ! Having a problem with one of your heavy vehicles or need major repairs to be done? KEEP YOUR CASH FLOW. WE HAVE A SOLUTION FOR YOU. A story… that could happen to you! Monday morning, Ben, one of Distribution’s drivers is stuck on the side of the road. His day cab tractor has a major engine failure. Ben calls his dispatcher to give him the news. He is worried that...