First-ever Recruitment & Resources Expo set for this Saturday September 13, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — The inaugural Recruitment & Resources Expo is coming to the International Centre this Saturday, September 15. The show, aimed at addressing the industry’s significant workforce shortage, is…
Volvo reveals fully electric, autonomous future transport solution preview image Volvo reveals fully electric, autonomous future transport solution September 13, 2018 DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo Trucks has unveiled today that it is developing a line of autonomous electric commercial vehicles that it says can contribute to more efficient, safer and cleaner…
How will 3D printing affect the supply chain? preview image Economy How will 3D printing affect the supply chain? September 13, 2018 And why is UPS investing in it?
Bison receives Ovation Award for use of maintenance technology preview image Maintenance Bison receives Ovation Award for use of maintenance technology September 13, 2018 HOUSTON, Texas – Bison Transport was recognized with a 2018 in.sight Ovation Award for how the Winnipeg-based carrier has leveraged the TMT Fleet Maintenance program. Trimble handed out several Ovation…
Economy, Equipment Truck orders: They’re magnificent and they’re real September 13, 2018 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Truck orders have been strong all year, but just how strong have they been? “Four of the top five order months ever have occurred this year,” said…
Ocean Trailer expands in B.C. and Manitoba preview image Economy Ocean Trailer expands in B.C. and Manitoba September 13, 2018 PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. – Ocean Trailer is expanding, opening a shop in Prince Rupert, B.C., and adding four new service bays and a wash bay at its Winnipeg location. The…
Self-driving truck company expands in Arizona September 13, 2018 TUCSON, Ariz. — TuSimple, a self-driving truck company, announced plans for further expansion in Tucson, Arizona. The company has been testing its Level 4 Class 8 autonomous trucks in the…
Nominate a Highway Hero today September 13, 2018 AKRON, Ohio – Do you know a professional truck driver who has performed a heroic deed during the course of his or her daily work? The Goodyear Tire & Rubber…
Navistar names new senior v.p. and chief information officer September 13, 2018 LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International announced it has appointed Julie Ragland as senior vice-president and chief information officer, effective September 17. Ragland replaces Terry Kline, who announced his retirement.
Driverless trucks and the transfer hub model September 13, 2018 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The U.S. truck population could shrink by as much as 13% if half the freight is moved by autonomous trucks using a transfer hub model. Stephan Keese,…
Rugged Comfort: Reviewing a Canadian-spec’d T880S preview image Rugged Comfort: Reviewing a Canadian-spec’d T880S September 13, 2018 Kenworth’s T880S was engineered to American bridge laws, but here it is with highway trim and some Canadian spec’s.
Galvanized Into Action: Galvanized metal re-emerges in war against trailer corrosion preview image Galvanized Into Action: Galvanized metal re-emerges in war against trailer corrosion September 13, 2018 Galvanized trailer components won’t win a beauty contest, but they will keep your trailers in service longer. TORONTO, Ont. — We’re at war, it seems, with the chemical compounds used…
Multi-purpose trucks deliver the energy preview image Multi-purpose trucks deliver the energy September 13, 2018 For some work trucks, carrying equipment is just part of the job. MONTREAL, Que. – Every truck consumes energy when traveling from one destination to the next. But when work…
Be specific when spec’ing medium-duty trucks preview image Be specific when spec’ing medium-duty trucks September 13, 2018 MONTREAL, Que. — Determining how to build a commercial vehicle is always a challenge, but medium-duty trucks add unique layers to the decisions. The equipment is often asked to…
American shops said they couldn’t do it. Meet the Canada Super Digger. preview image American shops said they couldn’t do it. Meet the Canada Super Digger. September 13, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Being in the pole position allows you to be ahead of the pack. Yet earning such an enviable spot takes a lot of work, brainstorming, and…
