Technology

Nikola to go public by merging with VectoIQ

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Nikola, a developer of electric trucks, is merging with VectoIQ Acquisition and will be listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol NKLA.

TTSAO offers a reality check on virtual training

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Simulators have evolved over the years and become an integral part of driver training across Canada, but industry leaders say simulation-based tools can merely augment traditional training, not replace it.

BYD appoints Samuel Kang head of total solutions

Samuel Kang LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has named Samuel Kang head of total solutions for North America. He will serve at BYD’s regional headquarters…

Volvo builds a truck tower with new rigs

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo has launched a range of heavy-duty trucks in a spectacular fashion – by stacking them on top of each other, complete with the company…

Mitchell 1 makes wiring diagrams interactive

Mitchell 1 has updated its TruckSeries truck repair software by making wiring diagrams interactive. The update was announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) meetings of the American Trucking…

FMCSA clearinghouse identifies 8,000 violations

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse identified nearly 8,000 violations by commercial drivers in its first weeks of operation, the agency said…

The connected truck is here, and will continue to evolve

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Drivewyze has some extra tricks up its sleeve, adding to the Canadian company’s flagship offering, PreClear weigh scale bypass. Presenting during Omnitracs Outlook 2020 in Las…

U.S. carriers need to prepare for Canadian ELD mandate

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – U.S. carriers operating north of the border need to ensure their electronic logging devices (ELDs) are compliant with the Canadian mandate come June 2021, or risk…

Hydro One, OPG launch e-vehicle charging network

TORONTO, Ont. — Hydro One and Ontario Power Generation have announced the launch of a new company, which will create the province’s most connected electric vehicle fast-charger network.

Nuro driverless delivery vehicle gets DOT approval

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Nuro will soon deploy its second-generation zero-occupant delivery vehicle in Texas following approval by the government, the U.S. robotics company said Thursday. It…

Geotab addresses Canadian challenges

From the basement of an aspiring technology guru to the halls of the San Diego Convention Center, Geotab is a growing telematics company that, despite its success, has not forgotten…

Testing of e-documents for dangerous goods shipments underway

OTTAWA, Ont. – Transport Canada has begun testing the use of electronic documents for dangerous goods shipments, the federal agency announced on its website. The Transportation of Dangerous Goods…

President’s Choice: Loblaw prepares for a future with electric vehicles

Loblaw is a member of Freightliner’s electric vehicle council, and brought an eCascadia to Canada for an initial test run in Surrey, B.C. TORONTO, Ont. — Canada’s largest grocer is…

Bendix’s SafetyDirect now available on commercial vehicles equipped with Geotab

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Geotab-equipped commercial vehicle users can now utilize Bendix Commercial Vehicle System’s SafetyDirect web portal, a video-based driver safety solution that combines with an active safety system.

Geotab and Drivewyze collaboration brings bypass opportunities to carriers

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Geotab Marketplace customers can now take advantage of Drivewyze’s PreClear weigh station bypass service thanks to a partnership between the two Canadian companies. Announced today during…