International fleet service platform connects with all makes preview image Transportation International fleet service platform connects with all makes October 30, 2019 “International 360 enables all-makes integration,” said Friedrich Baumann, president – aftersales. ATLANTA, Ga. – Navistar is preparing to offer greater insights into vehicle health through International 360, a communications platform…
OTA praises Ontario move to enforce emissions rules preview image Regulations OTA praises Ontario move to enforce emissions rules October 29, 2019 Stephen Laskowski TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association said Tuesday changes to the commercial vehicle program within the Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan (MOEP) will make the province the leader…
Transportation Hendrickson unveils next-gen rubber suspension October 29, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. — Headlining several new products introduced at Hendrickson’s Oct. 29 press conference at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show was the Haulmaax EX, which the manufacturer calls the…
Ontario streamlines LCV Program preview image Infrastructure Ontario streamlines LCV Program October 29, 2019 Prabmeet Sarkaria TORONTO, Ont. — The government has announced three key enhancements to Ontario’s Long Combination Vehicle Program, which supports the efficient movement of goods across the province and…
Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries software enhanced preview image Equipment Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries software enhanced October 29, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Mitchell 1 has updated its TruckSeries suite of web-based software for technicians, to increase the efficiency of commercial vehicle service professionals. The software provides access to labor…
Maxion unveils lighter wheel, telematics system preview image Transportation Maxion unveils lighter wheel, telematics system October 29, 2019 Maxion’s newest wheel incorporates a round hand hole, rather than the D-shaped openings on the company’s other wheels. ATLANTA, Ga. — Maxion Wheels has unveiled what it’s referring to as…
Halo Connect tire system rolls out in November preview image Transportation Halo Connect tire system rolls out in November October 29, 2019 The Halo Connect enters full production in November. ATLANTA, Ga. — Aperia Technologies is preparing for the full rollout of its Halo Connect tire system this November, giving fleets real-time…
Hino unveils 2021 model year trucks preview image Equipment Hino unveils 2021 model year trucks October 29, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga – Hino has updated and renamed its product line for the 2021 model year. The Classes 4 and 5 models, previously known as the 155 and 195,…
CNG truck retail sales rise 27% preview image Sustainability CNG truck retail sales rise 27% October 29, 2019 Steve Tam COLUMBUS, Ind. – U.S. and Canadian Class 8 natural gas truck retail sales jumped 27% in the first eight months of 2019, according to Alternative Fuels Quarterly,…
Trucking HR turns to kids to promote industry preview image Human Resources Trucking HR turns to kids to promote industry October 29, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada is turning to the annual Take Our Kids to Work Day to promote careers in the industry. It is collaborating with The Learning…
Peterbilt unveils product updates, electric plans, and more preview image Transportation Peterbilt unveils product updates, electric plans, and more October 29, 2019 “We see next year as a solid replacement volume year,” says Peterbilt GM Jason Skoog, referring to anticipated 2020 sales volumes. ATLANTA, Ga. – Peterbilt is anticipating a market share…
TTSAO calls for better instructor standards preview image Human Resources TTSAO calls for better instructor standards October 29, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario has called for better driver education standards, especially for instructors. A delegation from the TTSAO recently met Ontario Transportation…
Hagen ‘Hell Bent’ on saving fuel preview image Transportation Hagen ‘Hell Bent’ on saving fuel October 29, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga — Celebrity trucker Jamie Hagen of Hell Bent Xpress runs about 30% of his miles in Canada, and he is known for a keen focus…
Transportation Phillips unveils interior dry van lighting solution October 28, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. — Phillips Industries has launched its ultra-compact and high-output LED lamp for dry vans. The technology is on display on multiple trailers at the North American Commercial Vehicle…
Wabco launches intelligent ABS for trailers preview image Technology Wabco launches intelligent ABS for trailers October 28, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Wabco has introduced the intelligent anti-lock braking system, or iABS, for commercial trailers in North America. The company made the announcement Monday at the North American…
