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What truck fleets need to know about electric vehicle batteries

If your understanding of batteries extends only as far as AAA, AA, C, and D, you have some catching up to do. Truck fleets will soon need to be familiar…

Shaw takes the helm at HDMA

Collin Shaw will take the helm Monday as president and chief operating officer of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the commercial vehicle supplier division of the Motor & Equipment…

Federal government wants CP Rail stoppage resolved quickly: O’Regan

The work stoppage at CP Rail could not have come at a worse time for Canadians and the government wants a deal to end the impasse immediately, said federal Labour Minister Seamus…

Truck platooning trials conclude in Alberta

Daisy and Lily are a couple no more. The two nicknamed Peterbilt 579s had been connected by electronic handshakes to establish tight following distances for on-road truck platooning trials conducted…

Cummins latest manufacturer to suspend Russian operations

The Cummins Board of Directors on Thursday decided to suspend all commercial operations in Russia indefinitely, in response to its attack on Ukraine. “We strongly condemn the actions of the…

ELD information ready for the Truck World stage

Electronic logging devices (ELDs) are coming to all of Canada’s federally regulated carriers, and insights into the devices will be coming to the show floor at Truck World. Recurring “Knowledge…

Groupe Robert distribution center taking shape

Groupe Robert’s future distribution center is taking shape on Highway 30 near Varennes, Que., establishing what the company says will become one of the most automated facilities of its kind…

Isuzu Motors appoints Skinner as executive officer

Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan (IML) Thursday announced that Shaun Skinner has been appointed as an executive officer. Shaun Skinner (Photo: Isuzu Motor) The appointment of Skinner – president of…

TravelCenters of America to shutter Woodstock truck stop

TravelCenters of America has confirmed to Trucknews.com that it’s closing its only Canadian location in Woodstock, Ont. “TravelCenters of America has entered into a purchase and sale agreement with an…

ZF joins vehicle and component manufacturers against Russian invasion

A growing number of global automotive, truck and component manufacturers have suspended operations in Russia as the country continues its war against Ukraine. ZF Group announced March 16 that in…

East mourns death of CEO, co-owner Booher

East on Wednesday announced that Howard Booher, chief executive, co-founder and co-owner died on March 14. Booher co-founded East in 1968 with Mark Tate and Robert Bruce, where he was…

Canada’s spot market continues record-setting load growth

Canada’s spot market continues to offer an abundance of loads, “with no signs of slowing down any time soon,” according to Loadlink Technologies. February volumes were up 171% year over…

Trade show crowds return for Work Truck Week

NTEA’s Work Truck Week shows – including the Green Truck Summit and Work Truck Show – welcomed 12,696 people to the Indiana Convention Center March 8-11 as the events brought…

How to maintain electric vehicle chargers

Supporters of battery-electric vehicles often highlight the promise of reduced maintenance. The trucks will have 30% fewer parts than their combustion-powered counterparts, after all. Say goodbye to the in-frame overhauls…

Municipal, telecom, and delivery fleets explore sustainable trucking

Fleet managers walking the halls of the Green Truck Summit in Indianapolis shared a common goal of reducing emissions. But the journey to sustainable trucking can still include some unique…