Ritchie Bros. continues to see used truck prices increase preview image Economy, Equipment Ritchie Bros. continues to see used truck prices increase October 19, 2021 Older trucks are selling for more money at Ritchie Bros. auctions, the company reports, as owners hang onto equipment longer due to supply chain disruptions affecting new vehicles. “Transportation equipment…
Clock is ticking as ELD enforcement deadlines loom preview image Business Tips, Equipment, Regulations, Technology Clock is ticking as ELD enforcement deadlines loom October 19, 2021 Federally regulated trucks that lack certified electronic logging device (ELDs) could receive formal warnings as early as December if they travel through Alberta or Manitoba – even though Transport Canada…
APTA board of directors, executive committee elected preview image Trucking Life APTA board of directors, executive committee elected October 19, 2021 The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) last week elected a board of directors for 2021–2023 during its virtual annual general meeting and conference. (Photo: APTA) Members of the board of…
Truck tonnage climbed in September as trucks packed on more freight preview image Border, Economy Truck tonnage climbed in September as trucks packed on more freight October 19, 2021 U.S. for-hire truck tonnage spiked 2.4% in September, marking the highest sequential gain of 2021, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “It is good that tonnage rose in September,…
Ryder, Gatik form autonomous truck partnership preview image Equipment, Technology Ryder, Gatik form autonomous truck partnership October 19, 2021 Ryder System has reached a deal with middle-mile autonomous truck maker Gatik to establish an autonomous logistics network in the U.S. and Canada. Ryder also invested in Gatik, through its…
Transervice adds new LTL logistics division preview image Trucking Life Transervice adds new LTL logistics division October 19, 2021 Transervice Integrated Solutions (TIS) has launched a new less-than-truckload (LTL) division. “We’re excited to add an entire full-service LTL division to our suite of logistics services,” said president Eric Spearin.
TruckingHR Canada to fund young talent preview image People, Trucking Life TruckingHR Canada to fund young talent October 19, 2021 TruckingHR Canada on Tuesday announced an expanded funding stream through their Career ExpressWay Program. Driver training subsidies, along with wage subsidies of up to $10,000 are now available for approved…
Isuzu begins production of 2022 F-Series Classes 6/7 models preview image Equipment Isuzu begins production of 2022 F-Series Classes 6/7 models October 19, 2021 Isuzu says it has begun production of its 2022 F-Series trucks, including a new Class 7 offering. The trucks come with the Cummins B6.7 engine, and are the first product…
B.C. implements MELT program preview image Regulations, Trucking Life B.C. implements MELT program October 19, 2021 B.C. on Oct. 18 implemented its ICBC-approved Class 1 mandatory entry-level training (MELT) course, the B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) said in a news release. The successful completion of this course…
Western Rubber Products recycles 100 millionth tire preview image Events Western Rubber Products recycles 100 millionth tire October 18, 2021 Western Rubber Products of Delta, B.C. has recycled its 100 millionth tire in the province, just as Canada kicks off the 20th annual Waste Reduction Week. The business, a division…
Isuzu dealers to roll out Isuzu Connect to improve service preview image Equipment, Maintenance, Technology Isuzu dealers to roll out Isuzu Connect to improve service October 18, 2021 Isuzu Commercial Truck of Canada has partnered with Decisiv to create Isuzu Connect, designed to give customers better communication, timely estimates, and repair accuracy. The platform is being rolled out…
Aurora reveals autonomous truck ‘driver-as-a-service’ subscription plan preview image Equipment, Technology Aurora reveals autonomous truck ‘driver-as-a-service’ subscription plan October 18, 2021 Autonomous truck developer Aurora has revealed its plans to offer its trucks on a subscription basis, beginning in late 2023. Dubbed Aurora Horizon, the driver-as-a-service subscription will allow fleets to…
Gardewine Group receives grant to deploy electric shunt truck preview image Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Gardewine Group receives grant to deploy electric shunt truck October 18, 2021 Gardewine Group will receive a $150,000 grant from the Manitoba government to support the purchase of a heavy-duty electric shunt truck, along with the associated electrical infrastructure and operational testing.
Ontario to extend pilot on increasing 400-series highway speed limits preview image Health/Safety, Infrastructure, Regulations Ontario to extend pilot on increasing 400-series highway speed limits October 18, 2021 Ontario has announced it will extend a pilot project studying whether or not to increase the speed limits from 100 km/h to 110 km/h on some 400-series highways. The initial…
Drivers invested in training improve behavior, consultant says preview image Health/Safety, People, Trucking Life Drivers invested in training improve behavior, consultant says October 14, 2021 Many drivers resent training because they see it as punishment. Some fleets assign training as corrective action after something has gone wrong, Kelly Anderson, president, Kelly Anderson Group said on…
