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TripVision Uptime offers insights for all makes

Noregon’s TripVision Uptime is a web-based application that can be used to monitor the health, safety and performance status of all makes and models of trucks — and in real…

Three trends driving final mile delivery

Mastering the final mile requires technological sophistication, drivers who double as brand ambassadors, and equipment versatility. Consumer expectations for the timely delivery of goods have never been higher and they…

Anti-trafficking trailer hits Ontario highways

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Ontario’s 400 Series highways have been recognized as a known human trafficking corridor, but a new trailer taking to those routes will deliver a message of help.

Country marks National Trucking Week

TORONTO, Ont. – Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau is praising workers in the trucking industry as the sector celebrates the National Trucking Week. “This year more than ever before you’ve…

Volvo, Mack to work with Samsara

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo and Mack have agreed to work with Samsara to develop an integrated telematics service, which will include compliance services, cameras, trailer sensors, safety and maintenance services.

Quick ‘preventability’ determination can be costly

Photo: iStock Your driver had an accident.  You determine that it was “preventable”. You file the determination away.  File closed. Closed, that is, until a lawsuit is filed. The…

GM to supply Nikola with fuel cells, takes 11% ownership stake

DETROIT, Mich. – General Motors has taken an 11% ownership stake in Nikola, after inking a strategic partnership to engineer and manufacture the Nikola Badger pickup truck. Nikola says the…

Pilot program could see 18-year-old truck drivers cleared for interstate trips

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. regulators are taking a key step toward a pilot program that would see truck drivers as young as 18 operating commercial motor vehicles for interstate commerce.

Happy National Trucking Week

As we approach six months into a global pandemic, “essential” has taken on a different meaning. While economies shut down in an attempt to keep the coronavirus at bay and…

Ontario to fully reopen DriveTest centers, also pilots at-school road tests

TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario DriveTest centers are returning to full service on Sept. 8, completing a gradual reopening that followed a shutdown linked to Covid-19. All restrictions are being removed…

Fleets applaud Nova Scotia move on driver recruitment

HALIFAX, N.S. – Fleets are welcoming Nova Scotia’s decision to stop accepting transport truck driver (NOC 7511) applications under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP). The province announced the change…

CRA increases meal allowance limit

OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has changed the rate at which drivers can claim meal expenses using the simplified method from 80% of $17 to $23 per meal.

Stemco unveils wheel end assembly, plugs

Stemco recently announced a trio of new products, led by the Trifecta pre-adjusted hub assembly for the “N” trailer spindle application, which covers many commercial trucking and trailer wheel-end applications.

Daimler, Torc drive toward goal of autonomous trucks

It’s been a year since Daimler Trucks acquired a majority stake in Torc Robotics, complete with the promise to produce highly automated vehicles within a decade. And they’ve covered plenty…

ECONOMIC WATCH: Class 8 orders continued climb in August

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Class 8 truck orders continued to climb in August, according to preliminary data from FTR, totaling 20,500 units. Numbers were up 3% from July and 90% from…