John G Smith

Volvo enjoys record pace in truck market

Volvo Trucks North America president Peter Voorhoeve. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Volvo Trucks North America president Peter Voorhoeve says truck sales continue to ride a “very, very good wave”, and projects…

LIGHTS On: Volvo to electrify VNR tractors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Volvo Trucks North America has announced it will commercialize an electric version of the VNR regional tractor by 2020, with the first test units to be on the road as early as next year.

Humboldt’s Legacy: The lessons truck drivers will learn

Few events have shaken Canada’s trucking industry more than last spring’s crash between a truck and Humboldt Broncos bus near Armley, Sask. Families were left to mourn 16 dead and support the 13 wounded. The charges against Adesh Deol Trucking and its driver are now making their way through the courts. But there are already signs that this collision will have a lasting legacy – especially as provinces look to refine the skills of those behind the wheel.

First Ministers find common ground on trucking issues

Canadian flag waving with Parliament Buildings hill and Library in the background MONTREAL, Que. – There may be undeniable tensions on issues like carbon taxes, but Canada’s First Ministers have…

Erb at the wheel for cool, seasonal move

Erb’s trailer is loaded with the donated produce now heading to food banks north of Thunder Bay, Ont. THUNDER BAY, Ont. – Erb Group founder Vernon Erb is always eager…

Got Milk? Dairy haulers concerned about supply management changes

MONTREAL, Que. -- No matter where milk is hauled, questions are being raised about the future of the supply management model that governs how much dairy is produced and processed in Canada. Any changes would have a direct impact on truck shipments between farms and processors.

Volvo’s Payload Plus sheds the pounds

Volvo Trucks’ new Payload Plus packages for VNR and VNL trucks have been unveiled to maximize payloads and fuel economy in weight-sensitive applications like tankers, bulk haulers, and specific dry…

Fleet Complete launches tracker on Telus network

Fleet Complete has launched a low-power asset tracker exclusively on the Telus LTE-M network. With a single battery charge, the AT1 units will support 3,300 pings. With a default…

SE Truck Edition gets text messaging

Mitchell 1’s Manager SE Truck Edition shop management software is being updated to include text messaging features. The new MessageCenter option with integrated two-way texting gives shops the choice of…

Mitchell 1 adds text messaging to Manager SE

Mitchell 1’s Manager SE Truck Edition shop management software is being updated to include text messaging features. The new MessageCenter option with integrated two-way texting gives shops the choice…

Fleet Complete adds asset tracker

Fleet Complete has launched a low-power asset tracker exclusively on the Telus LTE-M network. With a single battery charge, the AT1 units will support 3,300 pings. With a default…

Volvo packages lighten VNR, VNL

Volvo Trucks’ new Payload Plus packages for VNR and VNL trucks have been unveiled to maximize payloads and fuel economy in weight-sensitive applications like tankers, bulk haulers, and specific…

Sharp Transportation launches ‘Driver Inc.’ website

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Sharp Transportation Systems is joining the fight against Driver Inc. – a business structure that misclassifies employed drivers as independent contractors. And it’s using information as…

Utility 3000R gets new standard floor

Utility Trailer Manufacturing has made its 20K Duct Floor System standard for the 3000R base model refrigerated trailer. The floor helps to control weight because it doesn’t require…

Bridgestone unveils on/off-road tire

Bridgestone has unveiled the Bandag BRSS all-position retread for fleets working in on- and off-road environments from pavement to dirt and gravel. Meant for applications from logging to…