What drives trucker compensation low? preview image Human Resources What drives trucker compensation low? November 3, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – In his groundbreaking book Sweatshops on Wheels, published at the turn of the century, Michael H. Belzer argued that truck driver compensation was so low because the…
FMCSA eyes autonomous trucks preview image Technology FMCSA eyes autonomous trucks November 3, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the race to build autonomous trucks gathers pace, U.S. regulators are seeking to set some safety rules for such vehicles. In a notice published in…
FlowBelow relocating to larger site preview image Business Management FlowBelow relocating to larger site November 2, 2020 AUSTIN, Texas – FlowBelow is moving its headquarters and manufacturing operations from Austin to Round Rock, Texas, as it has outgrown the existing facility, the company announced Monday. FlowBelow moved…
Volvo, Daimler form fuel-cell joint venture preview image Technology Volvo, Daimler form fuel-cell joint venture November 2, 2020 GOTHENBURG, Sweden — The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG have taken a major step toward sustainable transportation. They have established a joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize…
Daimler takes stake in Luminar in push for autonomous trucks preview image Technology Daimler takes stake in Luminar in push for autonomous trucks October 30, 2020 PALO ALTO, Calif. – Daimler Trucks has acquired a minority stake in the U.S. software firm Luminar Technologies as part of a strategic partnership to bring Level 4 autonomous trucks…
Volvo, Isuzu form strategic alliance preview image Equipment Volvo, Isuzu form strategic alliance October 30, 2020 GOTHENBURG, Sweden — The Volvo Group and Isuzu Motors have signed binding agreements to form a strategic alliance within commercial vehicles in order to capture the opportunities in the ongoing…
Ritchie Bros. acquires U.S. data firm preview image Equipment Ritchie Bros. acquires U.S. data firm October 29, 2020 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Equipment auction giant Ritchie Bros. is acquiring U.S. data intelligence provider Rouse Services for US$275 million in a cash-and-stock deal, the two companies announced after market closing…
Trucks moved transborder freight worth US$60.9B in August preview image Transportation Trucks moved transborder freight worth US$60.9B in August October 29, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Trucks moved freight valued at US$60.9 billion between the U.S., Canada and Mexico in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). That was up…
Locomation showcases technology to Midwest regulators preview image Equipment Locomation showcases technology to Midwest regulators October 28, 2020 PORTLAND, Ore. – Autonomous trucking technology provider Locomation on Wednesday announced the successful completion of an on-road pilot program in the U.S. Midwest. It is intended to showcase autonomous trucking…
Truck arrivals up for fourth week in a row preview image Transportation Truck arrivals up for fourth week in a row October 27, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering Canada rose slightly during the week of October 19-25, the Canada Borders Services Agency (CBSA) said Tuesday. It said 115,038 truck drivers…
ATRI: Driver shortage is still No.1 issue preview image Human Resources ATRI: Driver shortage is still No.1 issue October 27, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – The shortage of drivers remains the most pressing issue affecting the trucking industry, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) said Tuesday. Driver compensation and retention, parking and…
Teleo Capital completes acquisition of Rand McNally preview image Technology Teleo Capital completes acquisition of Rand McNally October 26, 2020 CHICAGO, Ill. – The private equity firm Teleo Capital has completed its acquisition of Rand McNally, and named Joseph Roark chairman. “We are extremely excited to support the Rand McNally…
Ron Foxcroft’s success is no fluke preview image Equipment Ron Foxcroft’s success is no fluke October 26, 2020 HAMILTON, Ont. – Ron Foxcroft answered the phone at Fluke Transportation on the Friday night of the Canada Day long weekend in 1983. On the other end of the line…
Lewis Idealease expands to Bracebridge preview image Equipment Lewis Idealease expands to Bracebridge October 21, 2020 BRACEBRIDGE, Ont. – Lewis Idealease, a division of Lewis Motor Sales, has opened a new truck leasing and service center in Bracebridge, Ont. The opening was announced Wednesday by…
Coming soon: Better ONroute truck stops preview image Infrastructure Coming soon: Better ONroute truck stops October 21, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Truck stop operator ONroute is taking a series of measures to improve the customer experience at its sites, and that will include more food choices and parking…
