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ZF pledges to invest big bucks in electric and autonomous technologies

HANNOVER, Germany – ZF announced today at the IAA show that is planning to invest € 12 billion in e-mobility and autonomous driving in the next five years. According to…

Goodyear rolls out most fuel-efficient tire yet at IAA

HANNOVER, Germany – Goodyear launched its first-ever full silica tread compound tire at the IAA truck show in Germany. The new tire, called Fuelmax Performance, is what Goodyear says is…

Cross-border trucking to be addressed during CTRF conference

WINNIPEG, Man. – Registration is open for the 23rd annual Fields on Wheels Conference, which will tackle ongoing issues with cross-border trade between Canada and the U.S. With tariffs being…

Pete Joy wins CVSN President’s Award

SANTE FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Phillips Industries extends their congratulations to Pete Joy upon receiving the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) President’s Award this year. The award was presented on Monday,…

Daimler displays safety-first philosophy in launch

HANNOVER, Germany – Safety is the name of the game, and Daimler has clearly raised that game with an array of new features unveiled during the IAA truck show. The latest generation of Europe's cabover Actros tractor includes no fewer than 60 new features, four of which have made world premiers. But in a launch event branded as “transforming transportation”, the focuses on visibility, pedestrian detection, and automated braking took center stage.

Motoring Along: Understanding the role of motors in electric trucks

TORONTO, Ont. -- Do you know who makes the motor in your washing machine? Do you care? Do you know who will make the motor on your first electric truck? Will you need to care? That's just one of the many paradigm shifts we'll be dealing with as electric drivetrains emerge in the trucking industry.

Unimog’s Utility: Meet Daimler’s beast of burden

OTIGHEIM, Germany — The deliberate motions of Daimler’s Unimog are more like that of a farm animal than truck, a modern-day beast of burden. You could say it’s in…

Paris Truck Convoy raises $75,000

PARIS, Ont. – In its 14th edition, the Paris Truck Convoy for Special Olympics raised a whopping $75,000. Dan Einwechter and an athlete getting ready for the convoy The event,…

Trailcon names new senior v.p. and general manager

Jerry Brown TORONTO, Ont. — Trailcon announced today that Jerry Brown will assume the role of senior vice-president and general manager, effective October 1, 2018. Alan Boughton, president and co-founder…

Farmers flock to Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

WOODSTOCK, Ont. – It was an epic three days for farmers in southern Ontario September 11-13. Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show – the premier outdoor agricultural showcase – took place those…

Jost International names new director of aftermarket business development

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. —  Jost International has promoted Mike Jones to the new position of director of aftermarket business development. The population of Jost fifth wheels in North America is rapidly…

Caesar Transport celebrates 35th anniversary

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Caesar Transport is celebrating 35 years in business. Roger Caesar The business, headquartered in Brampton, specializes in LTL and FTL deliveries across the GTA and surrounding areas.

Paris convoy hauls in $75,000 for Special Olympics

Convoy volunteers, families and friends welcome the trucks back to the Paris Fairgrounds following the running of the 14th Convoy for Special Olympics. PARIS, Ont. — Even the sweltering late-summer…

Brake Safety Week begins

GREENBELT, Md. – Roadside enforcement teams across North America are placing a particular focus on stopping power today as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance launches Brake Safety Week, running from…

Get loud for Sick Kids

TORONTO, Ont. – A fundraising team led by representatives of Apps Transport Group, Motive Media, and Trailcon Leasing is calling on Ontario’s trucking industry to help in a campaign…