Technology

B.C. carriers can submit applications for HDVE program incentives this February

LANGLEY, B.C. – The window for B.C. carriers to get their applications in for incentives to purchase fuel-efficient technology under the new CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency (HDVE) program is approaching.

Ritchie Bros. launches new inspection service

The Ritchie Bros. site in Bolton, Ont. VANCOUVER, B.C. — Ritchie Bros. is launching an inspection service for fleets by consolidating the work of two of its subsidiaries. IronPlanet…

Using high-tech to improve traffic flow along Windsor corridor

WINDSOR, Ont. — Locally, it’s known as Truckers’ Tuesday. And Thursday might also be added to the endearing description. Because those are the two days of the week when the…

Lisa Kelly to address Trucking HR summit

Lisa Kelly OTTAWA, Ont. – Celebrity trucker Lisa Kelly will be among speakers addressing the sixth annual Women with Drive Leadership Summit early next year, Trucking HR Canada…

NACFE sees ‘messy middle’ ahead of zero-emission freight

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Electric powertrains are going to dominate the market in the long run, but there will be a “messy middle” until full electrification of trucks, a…

Volvo Group invests in U.S. venture capital fund

GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Volvo Group Venture Capital has invested in Autotech Ventures, a U.S. venture capital fund focusing on startups in the $3-trillion ground transportation sector. Autotech Ventures currently…

Engines over 10L will dominate Class 8 market; ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Engines over 10L are projected to account for…

Volvo invests in California AI company

GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Volvo Group Venture Capital has invested in California-based Apex.AI, a software developer in autonomous mobility, the company announced Thursday. The investment will fund the development of…

Walmart adopts blockchain technology for fleets

TORONTO, Ont. — Walmart Canada has launched a blockchain-based freight and payment network in collaboration DLT Labs. The system uses distributed ledger technology to track deliveries,…

New lighting standard comes into force in 2021

OTTAWA, Ont. — Transport Canada is introducing a new lighting standard to help vehicles and drivers see, and be seen, the department said in a post on its…

Chevron unveils a lubricants ‘game changer’

RICHMOND, Calif. – It has been more than 15 years in the making. And, on  Tuesday, Chevron Products Co. took the wrap off Delo 600 ADF heavy-duty engine oil…

B.C. rolls out program to reduce GHG emissions from heavy-duty vehicles

VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) has partnered with the provincial government to offer the new Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency Program. Under CleanBC, the joint initiative is intended to…

Hyundai showcases hydrogen fuel cell concept truck

The company also demonstrates nitrogen-fueled, eco-friendly refrigerated trailer

Uber Freight expands into Canada

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Online load broker Uber Freight is expanding into Canada, the company announced Wednesday. The move comes on the heels of Uber Freight’s recent expansion into…

Truck-Lite expands trailer telematics suite

The Road Ready sensor (left) and the cargo system widget. ATLANTA, Ga. —  Truck-Lite has added a volumetric cargo system to its Road Ready trailer telematics suite, the company…