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ArriveCAN uptake remains low as vaccine passports discussed

Only 12% of truck drivers crossing into Canada have registered personal information using the ArriveCAN app, and the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is warning that today’s verbal declarations are only…

U.S. truck tonnage shrinks in April, but outlook is strong

U.S. for-hire truck tonnage decreased 0.3% in April, according to the latest data from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). However, tonnage was up 6.9% year-over-year, reflecting the early softening of…

Michelin to raise prices

Michelin North America is increasing on- and off-road commercial truck tire prices by 13% effective July 1. The company says the price increase is “due to market dynamics.” (Photo: Michelin)…

Solera Holdings buys Omnitracs

Solera Holdings, a risk and management data and software supplier, has agreed to buy Omnitracs. Solera says the acquisition allows it to offer a unified platform offering safety, productivity and…

DTNA makes senior leadership changes

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Monday announced that David Carson, currently senior vice-president, vocational sales and marketing, has been appointed to the expanded role of senior vice-president, sales and marketing,…

Research, subsidies will give EVs a boost

Research shows the transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) at present is likely to be more costly than anticipated and subsidies will be needed, professor Genevieve Giuliano said during a…

Lion Electric releases first quarterly results, has 817 vehicles on order

Lion Electric posted a US$1.8-million loss in its first quarterly earnings report as a publicly-traded company, but announced it has 817 electric vehicles on its order books, including 209 trucks…

Volvo workers reject latest offer

Workers at Volvo Trucks North America’s New River Valley truck plant have rejected the company’s five-year offer. The United Auto Workers (UAW) represents about 2,900 workers at the plant. They…

Ritchie Bros. sets Ontario auction record

Ritchie Bros. auctioneers sold more than 4,200 items in Toronto last week, amounting to more than $53 million in transactions. It was the company’s largest-ever auction in the province. Ritchie…

B.C. introduces weight allowances for battery-electric trucks and fuel cells

British Columbia is offsetting some of the heavier weights associated with battery-electric trucks and equipment that runs on fuel cells. A 1,500 kg weight allowance is being introduced for full-sized…

Researchers to determine if fuel-efficient driving lowers crash rates

The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) is looking to see how fuel-efficient driving practices affect truck crashes and crash severity. The research initiative is funded by Natural Resources Canada, and…

CSX acquiring Quality Carriers

The CSX railroad has announced it is acquiring Quality Carriers – North America’s largest bulk liquid chemical fleet – from Quality Distribution. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Quality…

Essential Trailer hits the road again

NAL Insurance’s Essential Trailer is back on the road, raising funds to support truckers as they continue to deliver essential goods through the pandemic. Last year, the initiative allowed NAL…

Drivers ‘like’ honesty, consistency on social media

Be honest and consistent, highlight your culture, focus on the positive and have fun when using social media, experts advised at a webinar on recruiting and retaining drivers. “Facebook is…

The journey to zero emissions transport won’t be fast or easy

The electrification of the commercial vehicle industry is coming, but it will take time and several hurdles will have to be overcome for it to become beneficial for fleets. Paul…