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Michelin exec discusses 3D printing, telematics, and the future of tires

MONTREAL, Que. – Laurent Bourrut is clearly focused on the future of tires. As the Michelin’s executive vice-president – long distance and urban transportation business lines, and a member of the tiremaker’s group executive committee, it’s his job. But the future of tires involves more than tracking sales trends. Michelin is exploring ideas that could radically transform the rolling rubber.

Driver shortage dominates minister’s North Bay talks

NORTH BAY, Ont. – The province’s minister of economic development, job creation and trade has met with trucking industry leaders for talks on driver shortage and other key issues affecting…

Women In Trucking names new chairwoman

PLOVER, Wisc. — Women in Trucking Association (WIT) has welcomed in a new board of directors. The new change came from the associations annual general meeting. Laura Roan Hays, regional…

Mack Museum pays tribute to refuse industry

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Mack is highlighting the refuse industry through a special exhibit at the Mack Trucks Historical Museum in Allentown, Pa. The exhibit is titled: Keeping America Clean: The…

OTA welcomes Thunder Bay’s rejection of DTR bylaw

Image courtesy: City of Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association has welcomed a decision by Thunder Bay city council not to adopt the proposed Designated Truck…

U.S. truck tonnage slips in May

ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage slipped 6.1% in May, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). That came on the heels of a surprising 7% jump in April.

Quick Truck Lube opens Napanee location

  NAPANEE, Ont. – Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Truckers visiting the newest Quick Truck Lube at Exit 579 on Hwy. 401 in…

Coming ZF technologies include new transmission

EAST LIBERTY, Ohio – ZF showcased a series of new technologies to journalists this month, including an all-new automatic transmission that uses a torque converter – making its PowerLine a direct competitor to the Allison 2500 transmission series.

Manitoba’s top drivers awarded

WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) announced the winners of the Provincial Truck Driving Championship, which was held June 15 in Winnipeg, Man. First place winners make up…

QTA renews ExpoCam support for next 20 years

Newcom Media President Joe Glionna, ACQ President and CEO Marc Cadieux, and Newcom Media Chairman Jim Glionna celebrate their continuing business relationship. MONTREAL, Que. — Newcom Media Inc. and the…

Brake Safety Week to focus on brake hoses, tubing

GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is scheduling its annual Brake Safety Week for Sept. 15-22, and will place a particular focus on brake hoses and…

Volvo Group joins forces with NVIDIA to develop platform for autonomous trucks

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo Group announced today that it has teamed up with NVIDIA to deliver self-driving commercial and industrial vehicles. Martin Lundstedt, president and CEO of the Volvo Group,…

Truck orders slump, retail sales hold steady

Daimler Trucks North America continues to dominate Class 8 retail sales. (Photo: Daimler Trucks North America) TORONTO, Ont. – North American Class 8 truck orders continue to plunge this year,…

Fleet safety gains driven by telematics data

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The John Deere fleet already has an impressive safety record. Its trophy case includes no fewer than seven annual private fleet safety honors from the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC). But there’s always room to improve. The data doesn’t lie.

Motive Media makes its mark on Raptors victory parade

BOLTON, Ont. – Motive Media’s Kate Glassow was among the millions of Canadians who held their breath during the final 0.9 seconds of the Toronto Raptors win over the Golden State Warriors. But the nerves didn’t end there – she and the rest of the team had a deadline to meet.