Eaton enhances ServiceRanger 4 tool preview image Software Eaton enhances ServiceRanger 4 tool January 22, 2021 Eaton has enhanced its ServiceRanger 4 software – the diagnostics and service tool that supports its automated manual transmissions, hybrid powertrain systems, Advanced Automated Series clutches, and Eaton Cummins Automated…
OK Tire expands medium-duty offerings preview image Tires/Wheels OK Tire expands medium-duty offerings January 22, 2021 OK Tire has expanded its product offerings to include medium-duty truck tires from Michelin and BF Goodrich. The company says the decision puts it in a position to acquire…
Making a smooth transition to ELDs preview image Business Management Making a smooth transition to ELDs January 22, 2021 When implementing electronic logging devices (ELD) to comply with the Canadian mandate set to take effect in June, focus not only on what they can do for hours-of-service compliance, but…
Joshi named FMCSA deputy administrator preview image Transportation Joshi named FMCSA deputy administrator January 22, 2021 The U.S. government has appointed transportation consultant Meera Joshi deputy administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). She was among a slew of U.S. Department of Transportation…
Paccar signs autonomous truck deal preview image Equipment Paccar signs autonomous truck deal January 21, 2021 Paccar is taking another step in the journey toward highly autonomous trucks, signing a global agreement with Aurora to test and commercialize autonomous Peterbilt and Kenworth models. Under the deal,…
DTNA has a new communications chief preview image Transportation DTNA has a new communications chief January 21, 2021 Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has appointed Andrew Johnson head of corporate communications, the company announced Thursday. He will report to both Roger Nielsen, president and CEO of DTNA, and…
Aperia awarded by EPA preview image Equipment Aperia awarded by EPA January 21, 2021 Aperia was given a Clean Air Excellence Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The award, for transportation efficiency innovations, was presented for the Halo Tire Inflator and is…
Deloupe adds four new reps preview image Business Management Deloupe adds four new reps January 21, 2021 Quebec semi-trailer manufacturer Deloupe has welcomed four new employees. Léonard St-Yves joins the company as a sales representative for western Quebec. Olivier Langis has been named national director, sales and…
Brampton rallies behind ODTA in SPIF row preview image Regulations Brampton rallies behind ODTA in SPIF row January 21, 2021 The Brampton City Council has unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA) in its fight with the province over the enforcement of a weights and dimensions…
Potential Covid-19 exposure on Marine Atlantic ferries preview image Health & Safety Potential Covid-19 exposure on Marine Atlantic ferries January 21, 2021 Nova Scotia Public Health is telling those who traveled on specific Marine Atlantic ferries to book a Covid-19 test, whether they show symptoms or not. The crossings relate to…
‘Urgent action’ needed to hit net-zero truck emissions by 2050, report says preview image Equipment ‘Urgent action’ needed to hit net-zero truck emissions by 2050, report says January 21, 2021 Shell and Deloitte see a path for the world’s trucks and buses to produce net-zero emissions by 2050, but identify “urgent action” that needs to be taken to reach the…
Hyliion names Bobby Cherian SVP preview image Transportation Hyliion names Bobby Cherian SVP January 21, 2021 Hyliion, which offers electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, has appointed Bobby Cherian senior vice-president of sales and supply chain. Cherian will be responsible for sales strategy as…
When safety is punished preview image Business Management When safety is punished January 20, 2021 Safe practices are being punished when companies’ post-accident safety analysis is exposed for use against them in lawsuits. It shouldn’t be this way, and doesn’t have to be. The problem…
TuSimple sets up advisory board preview image Technology TuSimple sets up advisory board January 20, 2021 Self-driving technology startup TuSimple has established an executive advisory board, the company announced Wednesday. Its members are: Jean-Jacques Ruest, president and chief executive officer of CN Rail;Jeff Denham, former member…
Phillips upgrades 3-in-1 assemblies preview image Other Phillips upgrades 3-in-1 assemblies January 20, 2021 Phillips Industries has updated its premium 3-in-1 electrical and air combination assemblies with quick-change plug (QCP) trailer side connections. They now come with a trailer-side cable guard and an…
