Technology

Fleet president on cyber-attacks: ‘Even if you think you are safe, you probably are not’

MELBOURNE, Que. — Last spring, RPM Transit, a family business in Melbourne in the Eastern Townships with 36 tractors, was the victim of hacking. Half of the employees, incidentally, were…

Regulations, Covid-19 influencing commercial vehicle demand

COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Covid-19 pandemic and regulations calling for zero emissions vehicles are shaping commercial vehicle demand, according to a new report from ACT Research and Rhein Associates. N.A.

Knorr-Bremse leaders discuss Covid-19 challenges, and path to future trucks

Knorr-Bremse’s business of producing vehicle systems was going according to plan early this year, even as a sizzling truck market began to cool. Everyone was expecting a “replacement year”, says…

Lion Electric to offer ChargePoint charging stations

MONTREAL, Que. – Lion Electric has entered into a reseller agreement with ChargePoint, one of the world’s largest electric vehicle charging networks. Lion will offer ChargePoint’s full line of commercial…

B.C. truckers face massive change, challenge in 2021

LANGLEY, B.C. – British Columbia’s trucking industry faces an array of changes and challenges in the coming year, as it prepares for mandatory entry-level driver training, ELDs, the dawn of…

More ELD questions emerge ahead of mandate

TORONTO, Ont. – Electronic Logging Device (ELD) suppliers continue to await answers for some key questions as they prepare for a pending Canadian mandate that takes hold June 12. In…

TMC reschedules annual meeting for April

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council will hold its signature event – the TMC Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition — April 12-15 in Orlando,…

Preparing your fleet for the Canadian ELD Mandate

The June 2021 deadline is approaching fast, and carriers need to get ready. How should you prepare to effectively comply with the Canadian ELD rules? What are the steps…

Lion Electric to go public through merger with Northern Genesis

MONTREAL, Que. – The Lion Electric Company has announced it will merge with Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp., a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company focused on sustainability. Upon closing, Lion will…

GM drops Nikola investment, drafts new MoU

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nikola has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with General Motors, replacing the previous transaction announced Sept. 8. Under the agreement, GM’s Hydrotec fuel cell system…

Cyber attack takes Rand McNally ELDs offline

TORONTO, Ont. – Rand McNally’s DriverConnect ELD platform is not working, following a cyber attack affecting the company’s hosted and network systems. It is instructing affected fleets and drivers to…

Prepare your telematics as 2G/3G cell networks ride into the sunset

Sunsets are beautiful — unless you’re talking about the sunset of a cellular network you’re unprepared for. You’ve probably heard about 5G. This fifth generation of cellular services promises faster data…

Truck OEMs charting course to ‘ultra-clean’

TORONTO, Ont. – The path to ultra-clean truck transportation begins with clean diesel engines today, but will eventually be dominated by electric trucks. But on that journey, truck manufacturers must…

Loblaw takes the autonomous plunge

TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s largest grocer is set to become the first company in the country to deploy self-driving delivery vehicles. Loblaw Cos. will roll out the autonomous fleet…

Drivewyze taps Vigillo founder Steve Bryan

DALLAS, Texas – Drivewyze has named Vigillo founder Steve Bryan as its new senior advisor, safety. Bryan will help the company expand its safety products and services, the company announced.