John G Smith

BigRoad app offers personalized touch

BigRoad Freight is now offering users access to personalized load boards, load searching and truck posting within the BigRoad app. The new load board – dubbed BigRoad Freight 2.0…

Our Changing Face: Driver demographics are changing. They must.

In recent years, a significant share of truck drivers include those who have crossed borders in their career paths -- immigrants, Temporary Foreign Workers, and new Canadians all. In particular, a massive share of those who turn wheels for a living now wear turbans rather than the traditional trucker cap.

BigRoad personalizes the load board

BigRoad Freight is now offering users access to personalized load boards, load searching and truck posting within the BigRoad app. The new load board – dubbed BigRoad Freight 2.0…

Geotab app helps combat distractions

Geotab is fighting distracted driving with a new SafeRide app in the Geotab Marketplace, locking out phones and their screens when someone is driving. Incoming alerts are muted as…

Temporary Measures: Experienced truck drivers are available — beyond our borders

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker program offers a path to recruit experienced drivers from other countries. But it's no easy path to take.

The business of clean air continues to grow

HANNOVER, Germany – Discussions about emissions standards are often anchored around the rules that govern trucks in North America and Europe, but John Wehrenberg knows the business opportunities don’t end…

The Changing Face of Trucking: A demographic shift

TORONTO, Ont. -- Immigrants from South Asia have accounted for a massive shift in the demographics of Canada’s truck drivers, according to an unprecedented research project conducted by Newcom Media’s editorial teams, drawing on more than 25 years of Canada Census data.

Quantums cleared for Canada

Transport Canada has granted a Canadian Equivalency Certificate to Quantum Fuel Systems’ virtual pipeline trailers, allow them to be registered and used in Canada. The compressed natural gas (CNG)…

Meritor axles ready for extreme duty

Meritor is supporting severe-duty applications with the new MX-610 front drive axle and MZ-610 tridem rear axle. The MZ-610 tridem offers wide-ranging axle ratings and a high ground clearance…

Meritor’s Elsa brakes go hydraulic

Meritor is offering optional hydraulic actuation on all ELSA disc brakes for applications that require hydraulic disc brake variants. The traditional mechanical, pneumatically operated brake housing is replaced by a…

Isaac integrates Drivewyze PreClear

Isaac Instruments has integrated the Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass service, which supports more than 700 weigh stations and inspection sites stretching across the U.S. and into Alberta. Drivers will…

Driver referral app launches Nov. 1

NAL Insurance is launching a new app for its fleet clients, managing the payments for driver referrals. The Benefits App offers one-touch referrals via text message and email. Once a…

Mammarella named Timken national sales manager

Albert Mammarella NORTH CANTON, Ohio – Timken has named Albert Mammarella the national sales manager – automotive/commercial vehicle aftermarket in a role that will have him focusing on Canada. Mammarella…

CTA continues Driver Inc. attack

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) continues its attack on the “Driver Inc.” payment model, making its case before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. Driver…

Isaac tablets integrate Drivewyze PreClear

Isaac Instruments has integrated the Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass service, which supports more than 700 weigh stations and inspection sites stretching across the U.S. and into Alberta. Drivers will…