News & Events
Tallman Group Opens Used Truck Centre in Mississauga
by Tallman Group | April 14, 2018 | Blog, News |
Today, Tallman Group announced the opening of Tallman Used Truck Centre
Tallman Group Earns Presidential Award
by Tallman Group | Feb 5, 2018 | Blog, News |
Award honours top performing International® Truck dealerships in the United States and Canada
FMV Lease Program on now for the International® LT625 powered by the A26 Engine
by Tallman Group | Jan 25, 2018 | Blog, News |
There has never been a better time to get into the new International® LT™ powered by the A26 Engine. Contact us today about our limited time FMV lease offer for 48 or 60 months with payments as low as $1,801.00* per month (Day Cab) or as low as $1,880.00* per month (Sleeper) on now until March 31st, 2018.*Pricing subject to change based on currency and also exclude tax, license, and registration fees.
Financial Services Veteran Roger Poirier Joins Tallman Group as President
by Tallman Group | November 3, 2017 | Blog, News |
Tallman Group is pleased to announce that Roger Poirier has joined the company as President and Kevin G. Tallman has transitioned to CEO. Roger is a Co-founder and former Managing Director, Investment Banking of Cormark Securities and a seasoned executive with 20 years of experience in the financial services marketplace.
Online Parts Ordering is now available!
by Tallman Group | November 3, 2017 | Blog, News |
Tallman Truck Centre is happy to offer our new online parts ordering system through Nexpart. Ask your parts representative for details on how to set up your account to get parts at the click of a button!
Introducing the new International® HV™ series
by Tallman Group | October 14, 2017 | Blog, News |
Meet the new International® HV™ Series. Built to work smarter and get more done, it’s designed around the vocational driver and features the largest cab in its class.
Take a look at the new International® LT™ Series
by Tallman Group | October 14, 2017 | Blog, News |
The new LT Series is here! Fred Woods, a driver turned account manager, will show you the features and benefits of this truck built with the driver in mind.
Isuzu Trucks at Tallman Group
by Tallman Group | October 14, 2017 | Blog, News |
In addition to our Mississauga dealership, Tallman Group is now offering Isuzu Trucks sales and service out of our 400 Colonnade dealership in Kemptville and parts and service support from our 145 Walgreen Rd. dealership in Ottawa.
Congratulations to Kemptville Towing for hitting 1,000,000 kilometres!
by Tallman Group | October 14, 2017 | Blog, News |
Kemptville Towing Service bought their canary yellow International DuraStar in 2002 and it hit the 1,000,000 kilometre mark this year and is still going strong!
Tallman Top Techs Compete in 2017 Navistar Rodeo
by Tallman Group | October 14, 2017 | Blog, News |
The competition challenges technicians from the company’s dealer networks who go head-to-head in a series of stations designed to simulate service areas for air conditioning, brakes, drive train, electrical, and Navistar and Cummins engines.
Truck Equipment & Service Co. (Tesco) is now a subcontractor for Tallman!
by Tallman Group | October 14, 2017 | Blog, News |
Please join us in welcoming Tesco to the Tallman family as an authorized International® Subcontractor location in Scarborough.
The Isuzu FTR has arrived!
by Tallman Group | October 14, 2017 | Blog, News |
The FTR’s combination of low-cab-forward design, Class 6 GVWR and four-cylinder diesel engine gives it fantastic maneuverability, the ability to carry more cargo than a conventional Class 6 truck, and outstanding fuel efficiency.
Are you ready for the ELD Mandate?
by Tallman Group | October 14, 2017 | Blog, News |
The ELD Mandate deadline for implementation is coming December 18th. Don’t wait until the last minute to become compliant!
10 Reasons to Choose Tallman Idealease for a Full Service Lease
by Tallman Group | October 14, 2017 | Blog, News |
Today more than half of all private carriers choose to Full Service Lease some or all of their truck fleet! This was not always the case.
How to Make a Cold Weather Survival Kit for your truck
by Tallman Group | October 14, 2017 | Blog, News |
The cold weather is on its way and every driver should carry a Winter Survival Kit in their truck!
HX Series is now available with a 51” Short Sleeper Cab option!
by Tallman Group | October 14, 2017 | Blog, News |
At the NACV show in Atlanta this fall, Navistar announced the option for a 51” Short Sleeper Cab on the HX520 and HX620 models.
International Truck Launched RH Series Trucks
by Tallman Group | April 28, 2017 | Blog, News |
International Truck today launched the International® RH™ Series, its new Class 8 regional haul tractor powered by the new International A26 12.4L engine, designed to deliver best-in-class uptime, improved visibility, and outstanding fuel economy.
Big Changes For Medium-Duty Trucks
by James Menzies, Truck News | April 28, 2017 | Blog, News |
Infrequent truck buyers may be surprised at how much has changed in the medium-duty truck market
A subsidiary of Tallman Group acquires the rights to manufacture and sell Cobra Trailers
by Tallman Group | Mar 22, 2017 | Blog, News |
A subsidiary of Tallman Group acquires the rights to manufacture and sell Cobra Trailers
Mississauga, ON: March 22nd, 2017... A subsidiary of Tallman Group has announced the acquisition of the rights to manufacture and sell the complete Cobra Trailers product line.
Tallman Group achieves Platinum member status for Canada’s Best Managed Companies
by Tallman Group | Mar 9, 2017 | Blog, News |
Tallman Truck Centre is proud to announce it has achieved Platinum member status for Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 2016. This is the eighth year Tallman Truck Centre has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
International Truck Launched 12.4L A26 Engine
by Tallman Group | Feb 27, 2017 | Blog, News |
International Truck launched the International® A26 engine, a powerful new 12.4-liter engine designed to provide industry-leading uptime to the Class 8 market. Driven by a commitment to deliver customer uptime, the A26 was developed through an initiative called Project Alpha, which brought together a new team of the industry's foremost powertrain engineers. The initiative pursued a fresh approach that emphasized simplicity over complexity and using only proven components to deliver industry-leading uptime.
Get up to $1,000 rebate on your next truck purchase!
by Tallman Group | Feb 16, 2017 | Blog, News |
Get a $1,000 rebate on the International ProStar, LT Series, TranStar, HX Series, 7600, LoneStar, 9900i Get a $750 rebate on the International DuraStar, 7300, 7400, 7500 HOW TO GET YOUR REBATE 1. Make your best deal with Tallman Truck Centre —whether you’re buying...
Welcome to the team, Rob Hall
by Tallman Group | Feb 16, 2017 | Blog, News |
Rob Hall has joined the Tallman Group team as an Account Manager in Markham. Rob brings with him extensive truck sales and industry related experience spanning over forty years! If you are in the Markham area and in the market for a new International Truck, contact...
Our dealerships are Diamond Edge Certified
by Tallman Group | Feb 3, 2017 | Blog, News |
Diamond Edge is a collaborative effort between International Truck and its dealer body to recognize dealers for their commitment to uptime and to drive awareness of the high-performing service offered to customers from dealers with this designation. Diamond Edge...
Get into an HX, PayStar or WorkStar for less
by Tallman Group | Dec 15, 2016 | Blog, News |
Finally, a deal that works as hard as you do. All International® PayStar®, WorkStar®, and HX® series trucks are now available with rates as low as 3.90% for 48 months accompanied by no payments for 90 days and seasonal skip payment options. Take advantage of this...
Do you struggle with truck maintenance? Let us help.
by Tallman Group | Oct 12, 2016 | Blog, News |
Once upon a time truck maintenance was as easy as falling off a log. Mechanical engines required nothing more than a tool box and some basic training. Those days are long gone. Today’s trucks are complex technological investments requiring a wide range of technical...
The new International LT Series is here!
by Tallman Group | Oct 3, 2016 | Blog, News |
International Truck launched the International® LT™ Series, its new flagship line of Class 8 over-the-road trucks developed through driver centric design and featuring advanced technologies that deliver unrivaled fuel efficiency, best-in-class uptime and unparalleled...

Doors Open North Grenville!
by Tallman Group | Sep 24, 2016 | Blog, News |
Today we were able to share what we do with many curious Kemptville residents as one of 25 participants in Doors Open North Grenville! Gerald Tallman personally toured guests around our brand new building and Steve helped Caroline check a ride in a big rig off her...

New on-highway International Truck model coming September 30th. Watch the live stream!
by Tallman Group | Sep 9, 2016 | Blog, News |
We are counting down the days for the launch of the new on-highway International Truck model. Some of us will be in Vegas to watch the launch in person and we want you to be there too. Sign up for the Live Stream taking place on September 30th at 4pm...

Navistar announces wide-ranging strategic alliance with Volkswagen Truck & Bus
by Tallman Group | Sep 6, 2016 | Blog, News |
The Highlights: Navistar and Volkswagen Truck & Bus to pursue strategic technology collaboration and establish procurement joint venture with Volkswagen Truck & Bus taking a 16.6% stake in Navistar Volkswagen Truck & Bus to invest $256 million in Navistar...

International DuraStar Now Available with Four-Year Powertrain Warranty
by Tallman Group | Aug 25, 2016 | Blog, News |
International Truck announced today the availability of the International DuraStar Integrated Powertrain Warranty Package, an exclusive, best-in-class, 4-year/unlimited miles and hours integrated powertrain warranty on new orders of its DuraStar model POWERED BY...

North Grenville Doors Open
by Tallman Group | Aug 24, 2016 | Blog, News |
We are a proud sponsor of this years North Grenville Doors Open Community event taking place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday September 24th. Take a tour of our new 400 Colonnade Dr dealership in Kemptville or hop inside an International Truck to see what a day in the...
Share your experience!
by Tallman Group | Aug 24, 2016 | Blog, News |
If you have had a recent experience at one of our dealerships we want to hear from you! Submit your review today and you will be entered to win a Samsung 40″ LED Smart HDTV! Click on your local dealership to review here:...
Let us take care of your fleet
by Tallman Group | Aug 24, 2016 | Blog, News |
Is your fleet uptime meeting your customers’ expectations? Tallman Idealease Dedicated Maintenance programs provide all predictable maintenance including PMs, brake and tire replacements and component failures, at a consistent monthly cost! Learn more here...
Tallman Group Acquires Tru-Nor Truck Centres
by Tallman Group | Aug 2, 2016 | Blog, News |
Tallman Group is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of Tru-Nor Truck Centres, effective August 1st. Tru-Nor Truck Centres has been an industry leader in Northern Ontario for over 25 years, with locations in Sudbury, Timmins and Sault Ste Marie....
What is Diamond Logic?
by Tallman Group | Jul 22, 2016 | Blog, News |
Don’t let this happen to you! With Diamond Logic’s Equipment Indicator Lights, drivers are notified if the body is up prior to shifting into drive. Diamond Logic brings the brainpower, flexibility, and convenience of advanced electronics to your truck,...
Technician Training at Tallman Group
by Tallman Group | Dec 18, 2015 | Blog, News |
Art Soper Training our team is paramount to the success of Tallman Group and we take satisfaction knowing that we have more Cummins certified technicians than any other Navistar dealership in Canada. We completed six weeks of in-person training for 17 of our...
Tallman Group acquires assets of Peel Truck and Trailer
by Tallman Group | Sep 1, 2015 | Blog, News |
Mississauga, ON: September 1st, 2015…Tallman Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of certain assets of Peel Truck and Trailer, effective September 1st, 2015. Peel Truck and Trailer has been servicing the transportation industry since 1971 and offers complete...
Tallman Group adds Fontaine Heavy Haul trailers
by Tallman Group | Jul 15, 2015 | Blog, News |
Mississauga, ON: July 15th, 2015…Tallman Group is pleased to announce the addition of Fontaine Heavy Haul trailers to our product offerings in addition to Fontaine Platform trailers at all 9 dealerships. Tallman Group became the Ontario distributor of Fontaine...
Meritor Driveforce Tour at Tallman Truck Centre
by Tallman Group | Jul 6, 2015 | Blog, News |
Join us on Thursday July 23rd, 2015 from 11am-3pm at our Markham location for the Meritor Driveforce tour! The event will include: Interactive walk through product display trailer Information areas: Axles Brakes Drivelines Aftermarket solutions Meritor WABCO safety...
A World of Rentals – Bobcat Testimonial
by Tallman Group | Jul 6, 2015 | Blog, News |
Chris and Colin Wilson brothers and owners of A World Of Rentals have serviced the Kingston area for the past 17 years. Chris’s daughter Haley Wilson has now also joined the family business. Their reputation has been built by providing top quality rental equipment,...
The ProStar® ES is now in stock!
by Tallman Group | Jun 26, 2015 | Blog, News |
The ProStar® ES is part of an ecosystem with the perfect balance of superior aerodynamics and drivetrain optimization, customized by Navistar’s highly experienced Performance Engineering Team and monitored through the exclusive OnCommand™ Connection remote diagnostics...
How to perform a parked regeneration on your 2010 EPA Compliant International Truck.
by Tallman Group | May 11, 2015 | Blog, News |
We are going to walk you through how to perform a parked regeneration on 2010 EPA Compliant International Truck. The emission systems main component is the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) which removes soot from the exhaust stream prior to emission. It is important to...
Tallman Group adds Trout River live bottom trailers
by Tallman Group | May 7, 2015 | Blog, News |
Kingston, ON: May 7th, 2015 . . . Trout River Industries is Canada’s largest manufacturer of live bottom trailers. The units are now being sold across the country, the United States, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The trailers are in a wide variety of industries...
Tallman Group Adds Isuzu Trucks to Mississauga Location
by Tallman Group | May 1, 2015 | Blog, News |
Mississauga, ON: May 1, 2015 . . . Tallman Truck Centre Mississauga is now a full-service Isuzu dealership. It offers sales, lease, rental, parts, and service support for the full line of Isuzu N-Series gas- and diesel-powered Low Cab Forward trucks. Truck operators...
International Truck introduces ProStar® ES Spec for Canada
by Tallman Group | Apr 16, 2015 | Blog, News |
MONTREAL, QUEBEC – April 15, 2015 – International Truck announced today the availability of an additional fuel efficiency package for the International® ProStar® ES designed for the Canadian market with their need to operate up to 110,000 gross combined weight rating...
Tallman Group Introduces Rebrand and New Website
by Tallman Group | Apr 1, 2015 | Blog, News |
Tallman Truck Centre has undergone a rebranding and is now known as Tallman Group. The new name is accompanied by a new logo, tagline, and easy-to-use, responsive website that reflect the rapid growth of the company and better represent what Tallman Group offers. The...
Testimonial #1
by Tallman Group | Mar 19, 2015 | Blog, News |
“We’ve been doing business with the Tallmans for over 40 years because we like them and trust them. As our business has grown, it’s been really important to us that Tallman Group has expanded as well to cover the corridor from Ottawa to Toronto.” ~ Mark Seymour,...
Tallman Truck Centre acquires Woodbine Truck Centre
by Tallman Group | Oct 10, 2014 | Blog, News |
Tallman Truck Centre Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of Woodbine Truck Centre Ltd., effective September 1st, 2014. Woodbine Truck Centre has been an International Truck Dealership since 1969. In addition, Woodbine is also the Kalmar Ottawa Shunt Tractor...
Tallman Truck Centre completes highly-anticipated new construction of Oshawa dealership
by Tallman Group | Aug 22, 2014 | Blog, News |
On Friday August 1st, 2014 Tallman Truck Centre’s employees in Oshawa moved into their new state of the art 20,000 sq. ft. dealership off of highway 401 at 787 Bloor St W. The full-service dealership sits on less than 4 acres of land and is equipped with 15 service...
Tallman Truck Centre delivers first Autocar ACX Xpeditor to Tomlinson Environmental
by Tallman Group | Jul 16, 2014 | Blog, News |
Tomlinson Environmental, the provider of sustainable recycling and disposal solutions for Eastern Ontario’s commercial, construction and residential customers headquartered in Ottawa, has purchased an Autocar ACX Xpeditor refuse truck from Tallman Truck Centre....
Tallman adds Fontaine Trailers to product lineup
by Tallman Group | May 30, 2014 | Blog, News |
Tallman Truck Centre is pleased to announce the addition of Fontaine Trailers to the Tallman Trailer Centre division. The complete line of Fontaine platform and step deck trailers is now available at all Tallman Truck Centre locations in Ontario. Fontaine Trailer...
Bobcat of Kingston, a division of Tallman Truck Centre
by Tallman Group | Apr 15, 2014 | Blog, News |
Tallman Truck Centre is pleased to announce it has secured the distribution rights for Bobcat Equipment for the Kingston, Ontario market. Tallman Truck Centre will be operating this new business as “Bobcat of Kingston”, a division of Tallman Truck Centre Limited....
Tallman Truck Centre now offering Cobra Trailers
by Tallman Group | Dec 12, 2013 | Blog, News |
Tallman Truck Centre Limited is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement to distribute Cobra Aluminum Dump Trailers in Ontario. Cobra Trailers will be available for sale at all Tallman Dealership locations. “This distribution agreement with Cobra Trailers...
Tallman Truck Centre now offering Autocar Trucks
by Tallman Group | Nov 15, 2013 | Blog, News |
Tallman Truck Centre is pleased to announce that we are now the exclusive distributor for AutoCar Trucks in Ontario. Tallman Truck Centre will provide the complete lineup of AutoCar’s Class 8 Low Cab-Over Engine (LCOE) vehicles, which complement the International...
Tallman Truck Centre celebrates 40 years in business
by Tallman Group | Sep 16, 2013 | Blog, News |
Tallman Truck Centre is proud to announce the celebration of their 40th Anniversary in business. In celebration of this milestone, Tallman Truck Centre will hosted a party for their employees at the Rogers K-ROCK Centre in Kingston on Saturday September 14th, 2013....
Tallman Idealease achieves Idealgold
by Tallman Group | Sep 9, 2013 | Blog, News |
Tallman Truck Centre is proud to announce with great honour that Idealease Inc., has awarded Tallman Idealease with the prestigious Idealgold Award for 2013. The Idealgold award program was established 15 years ago to honour the Idealease locations that achieve the...