John G Smith

Brake Safety Week to focus on brake hoses, tubing

GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is scheduling its annual Brake Safety Week for Sept. 15-22, and will place a particular focus on brake hoses and…

Truck-Lite integrates Stemco wireless tech

Stemco’s wireless monitoring technology is now being integrated into Truck-Lite’s Road Ready telematics system through a second-generation SmartBridge Integrator. The integration means fleets will be able to access…

Crown unveils V-FHM battery chargers

Crown Equipment Corporation has released V-FHM Series modular battery chargers for lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries.

Rand McNally updates atlas

Rand McNally has unveiled the 2020 edition of its Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas, offering insights into accessible routes, trucking regulations, and tolls. This year’s edition of the coil-bound…

Rand McNally updates trucking atlas

Rand McNally has unveiled the 2020 edition of its Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas, offering insights into accessible routes, trucking regulations, and tolls. This year’s edition of the coil-bound…

Crown unveils modular battery chargers

Crown Equipment Corporation has released V-FHM Series modular battery chargers for lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries.

Truck-Lite’s Road Ready integrates Stemco data

Stemco’s wireless monitoring technology is now being integrated into Truck-Lite’s Road Ready telematics system through a second-generation SmartBridge Integrator. The integration means fleets will be able to access information…

Truck orders slump, retail sales hold steady

Daimler Trucks North America continues to dominate Class 8 retail sales. (Photo: Daimler Trucks North America) TORONTO, Ont. – North American Class 8 truck orders continue to plunge this year,…

Fleet safety gains driven by telematics data

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The John Deere fleet already has an impressive safety record. Its trophy case includes no fewer than seven annual private fleet safety honors from the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC). But there’s always room to improve. The data doesn’t lie.

Motive Media makes its mark on Raptors victory parade

BOLTON, Ont. – Motive Media’s Kate Glassow was among the millions of Canadians who held their breath during the final 0.9 seconds of the Toronto Raptors win over the Golden State Warriors. But the nerves didn’t end there – she and the rest of the team had a deadline to meet.

Samba Safety enhances monitoring platform

SambaSafety is now incorporating CSA and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) data into its Qorta monitoring platform. With this, safety managers enjoy information on roadside inspections and violations in…

Environment Canada delays rollout of GHG rules for trailers

The Phase 2 GHG standards would include a focus on trailers, requiring enhancements such as side guards to help reduce greenhouse gases. OTTAWA, Ont. – Environment Canada will delay the…

WeBoost amplifies your cell signals

Wilson Electronics’ weBoost Drive Reach Fleet boosts cell signals in fleet vehicles, boasting the maximum gains allowed under Industry Canada standards. Compared to previous models, it can boost signal…

Opinion: Canada’s ELD mandate is coming, and quick

Everyone knew that Canada was preparing to mandate electronic logging devices (ELDs). It was only a matter of time before the rules took hold. Now we have a timeline. This…

WeBoost amplifies cell signal strength

Wilson Electronics’ weBoost Drive Reach Fleet boosts cell phone signals in fleet vehicles, boasting the maximum gains allowed under Industry Canada standards. Compared to previous models, it can boost…