John G Smith

Volvo, Daimler on path to fuel cell electric trucks

Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group have joined forces to produce hydrogen fuel cells for heavy vehicles, and they’re calling on European policymakers to help establish a network of 1,000…

Flanagan returns to SAF-Holland in VP role

SAF-Holland has named Randy Flanagan its vice-president – sales (Americas), relacing Carl Mesker who is retiring as vice-president – sales and aftermarket (Americas). Flanagan is a familiar face for the…

SAF-Holland suspension lineup ready for Canada’s specialty demands

SAF-Holland has unveiled its new CBXA AeroBeam fixed frame air suspensions, with offerings that support Canada’s specialty trailers and Ontario’s SPIF configurations. The lightweight top-mount trailer air suspensions will eventually…

OTA Education Foundation accepting scholarship applications

Applications are being accepted for a series of scholarships offered through the Ontario Trucking Association’s Education Foundation. Offered in amounts of $1,000 for college and $1,500 for university, they…

Mack Trucks celebrates 100 years in Canada

Mack Trucks is celebrating 100 years in Canada in 2021, no small feat for any business — and that would be 700 in bulldog years. The OEM’s presence in the…

Canadian fleets face growing truck parts shortage

Sutco Transportation Specialists could be described as one of the lucky ones. The B.C.-headquartered fleet has managed to secure three new trucks for its expanding operations in the U.S., at…

Trucks involved in growing share of work zone fatalities

Large trucks were involved in 1/3 of all fatal crashes that occurred in U.S. highway work zones in 2019, just as the country reported a record increase in such accidents.

Electric, autonomous trucks open doors for brake by wire

There appears to be no stopping the gradual march toward electric and highly autonomous trucks, but one of the related changes could involve the brakes that bring such vehicles to…

PEI clarifies Covid-19 restrictions for non-resident truck drivers

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is reporting updates to Prince Edward Island (PEI) Covid-19 measures that affect non-resident truck drivers. The requirements are among a series of measures announced…

Connected truck telematics systems deliver deeper maintenance insights

The volume of data generated by a modern truck can leave maintenance teams feeling like they are drinking from a fire hose. “There’s a tremendous amount of information that’s available.

Proven trailer reefer strategies save cold cash

Running a refrigerated trailer comes at a price, but several proven strategies can help fleets save some cold, hard cash. “Door switches is one that is overlooked quite a bit,”…

Truck collision repairs are more than skin deep in the era of ADAS

Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are designed to prevent or minimize truck collisions, but they can also introduce new challenges for repair facilities looking to fix any damage that does…

Returning PEI truck drivers must self isolate

Truck drivers who live in Prince Edward Island will need to self isolate when returning from trips outside Atlantic Canada – regardless of their vaccine status — until they have…

Xantrex brings lithium-ion power to trucks

Xantrex is giving heavy trucks a way to break free from idling with the Freedom e-Gen lithium-ion auxiliary power unit. Available as an OEM installation or through the aftermarket,…

Scan tool works through smartphone

A new smartphone-enabled scan tool from Dorman Products and Diesel Laptops delivers diagnostic information on North American trucks. No proprietary hardware is needed. The device works in conjunction with…