CVSA names new enforcement programs director preview image People CVSA names new enforcement programs director January 14, 2021 Jake Elovirta has been named the new director of enforcement programs at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), in a role that will see him develop and manage traffic enforcement…
U.S. looks to physically clear truck drivers with limited vision in one eye preview image Health/Safety U.S. looks to physically clear truck drivers with limited vision in one eye January 14, 2021 The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing to eliminate its federal vision exemption waiver program and instead let medical professionals and carriers determine whether drivers with limited…
Isaac announces executive appointments preview image People, Technology Isaac announces executive appointments January 13, 2021 Isaac Instruments has named Melanie Simard compliance and safety specialist. Simard has been working in the trucking industry for over 20 years, and is familiar with Isaac’s solution, having used…
Trailer market finishes 2020 on strong note preview image Economy, Equipment Trailer market finishes 2020 on strong note January 13, 2021 Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 net trailer orders finished the year 40% stronger than in 2019, according to industry analyst ACT Research. U.S. trailer manufacturers took 42,500 net orders in…
Run on Less demo will put electric trucks to the test preview image Equipment, Fuel/Emissions, Technology Run on Less demo will put electric trucks to the test January 13, 2021 Battery-electric trucks will be put through their paces during a coming North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) and Rocky Mountain Institute Run on Less demonstration. And Canadians are being…
Canada’s commercial vehicle market to recover slower than U.S. preview image Economy Canada’s commercial vehicle market to recover slower than U.S. January 13, 2021 The market for commercial vehicles is beginning to climb back from the steep downturn seen in 2020. But an association representing the work truck industry doesn’t expect a return to…
Freight TSI stable in November preview image Border, Economy Freight TSI stable in November January 13, 2021 The Freight Transportation Services Index (Freight TSI) fell 0.1% in November, dropping slightly after two consecutive monthly increases, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) said Wednesday.
Hyliion appoints Sherri Baker CFO preview image Border, People Hyliion appoints Sherri Baker CFO January 13, 2021 Hyliion has appointed Sherri Baker chief financial officer, the company announced Tuesday. Hyliion, which offers electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, said she will succeed Greg Van…
Trucking remains essential as Ontario tightens Covid-19 lockdown preview image Health/Safety, Regulations Trucking remains essential as Ontario tightens Covid-19 lockdown January 12, 2021 Trucking activities will continue as an essential service in Ontario as the province introduces new Covid-19 lockdown measures effective at 12:01 am on Thursday, Jan. 14. “Trucking activities remain…
Women with Drive to feature global speakers preview image Events, People Women with Drive to feature global speakers January 12, 2021 Trucking HR Canada has officially unveiled the speakers who will participate in a decidedly global Women with Drive summit this year. With a theme of Linking Global Leaders, the seventh-annual…
Alghabra named Canada’s new transport minister preview image People Alghabra named Canada’s new transport minister January 12, 2021 Canada has a new federal transportation minister in the latest cabinet shuffle by governing Liberals, who are reportedly preparing for a potential spring election call. Omar Alghabra — currently parliamentary…
Maxim tech takes knowledge to the computer screen preview image Maxim tech takes knowledge to the computer screen January 12, 2021 More than 15,000 people have watched as Roger Chitty carefully examines the exhaust fitting on an air brake treadle valve, explaining the importance of keeping it free of dirt and…
Peel joins UN’s sustainability network preview image Border, Infrastructure Peel joins UN’s sustainability network January 12, 2021 The Region of Peel has joined the United Nations’ global network of jurisdictions that pursues environment-friendly development. Canada’s transportation hub was among four regions added last month to the UN…
ACT projects record trucking profits, increased truck demand in ’21 preview image Economy, Equipment ACT projects record trucking profits, increased truck demand in ’21 January 11, 2021 ACT Research is upping its outlook for commercial vehicle demand, as strong freight markets have driven higher-than-expected commercial vehicle build rates. “If you don’t work in a consumer-facing economic sector,…
PacLease grows network, market share preview image Equipment, Maintenance PacLease grows network, market share January 11, 2021 PacLease added 13 new locations in 2020 – one in Canada – and says it increased its market share in the full-service leasing space. “We’re glad 2020 is in the…
