Health & Safety Saskatchewan seeks federal funds for MELT November 1, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Saskatchewan is seeking financial help from the federal government to fund truck driver training, according to the Globe and Mail. The newspaper reported this week that the…
Equipment Mekra Lang planning for regulatory changes to replace mirrors with cameras October 31, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Mekra Lang is bolstering its North American presence, in anticipation of regulatory changes that will allow cameras to replace mirrors. The company has opened a second U.S.
ZF to bring PowerLine transmission to North America preview image Equipment ZF to bring PowerLine transmission to North America October 31, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – ZF is bringing its PowerLine eight-speed automatic transmission to the North American market, the company announced at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show. It’s a torque converter-style…
Continental launches ‘smart’ steer tire preview image Equipment Continental launches ‘smart’ steer tire October 31, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Continental introduced the industry to a new regional haul steer tire at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show. The Conti HSR 3 The Conti HSR 3…
Technology B.C. rolls out program to reduce GHG emissions from heavy-duty vehicles October 31, 2019 VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) has partnered with the provincial government to offer the new Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency Program. Under CleanBC, the joint initiative is intended to…
Hyundai showcases hydrogen fuel cell concept truck preview image Equipment Hyundai showcases hydrogen fuel cell concept truck October 31, 2019 The company also demonstrates nitrogen-fueled, eco-friendly refrigerated trailer
SAF-Holland optimizes tire inflation pressures on the fly preview image Equipment SAF-Holland optimizes tire inflation pressures on the fly October 31, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – SAF-Holland has announced an update to its tire management system, which brings dynamic inflation adjustments based on axle load. The SMAR-te Tire Pilot was showcased at the…
Donaldson, Geotab join forces on Filter Minder preview image Transportation Donaldson, Geotab join forces on Filter Minder October 30, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Donaldson is bringing the watchful eye of telematics to air filters, with a new wireless monitoring system that integrates with Geotab. Donaldson is field testing the…
UofT study: Trucks pollute disproportionately preview image Health & Safety UofT study: Trucks pollute disproportionately October 30, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – A major study released Wednesday suggests that large trucks contribute disproportionately to emissions on Canada’s roads. The Near-Road Air Pollution Pilot Study was conducted by the…
MELT’s impact on Saskatchewan trucking industry being felt preview image Health & Safety MELT’s impact on Saskatchewan trucking industry being felt October 30, 2019 REGINA, Sask. – The influence of Saskatchewan’s mandatory entry-level training (MELT) program has been far-reaching in both a positive and negative way on the province’s trucking industry. That was the…
Uber Freight expands into Canada preview image Business Management Uber Freight expands into Canada October 30, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Online load broker Uber Freight is expanding into Canada, the company announced Wednesday. The move comes on the heels of Uber Freight’s recent expansion into…
Transportation New Meritor discs specifically for linehaul October 30, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Meritor is moving forward with a system designed for better stops – the new Meritor EX+ LS air disc brakes that are purpose-built for linehaul and trailer…
Truck-Lite expands trailer telematics suite preview image Technology Truck-Lite expands trailer telematics suite October 30, 2019 The Road Ready sensor (left) and the cargo system widget. ATLANTA, Ga. — Truck-Lite has added a volumetric cargo system to its Road Ready trailer telematics suite, the company…
LT Series gets aero upgrade, more fuel-saving improvements preview image Transportation LT Series gets aero upgrade, more fuel-saving improvements October 30, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – International Truck has unveiled a series of upgrades to its 2020 on-highway vehicles in the name of fuel-efficiency. The LT and RH models will include…
What’s Next? Navistar planning for electric trucks. preview image Transportation What’s Next? Navistar planning for electric trucks. October 30, 2019 News of the Next eMobility Solutions Group was unveiled at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show, where the OEM displayed the prototype of an electric International MV medium-duty truck, known…
