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Aggregate haulers, dump truck drivers protest in Ontario

Aggregate haulers and dump truck drivers are parking their rigs in Ontario seeking increased compensation for the loads they haul, among other demands. Hundreds of aggregate haulers have been protesting…

Ontario proposes police powers to block future border protests

Ontario’s provincial government has unveiled proposed regulations that would give police more powers when responding to protests that block international border crossings, such as the “Freedom Convoy” supporters who shut…

What truck fleets need to know about electric vehicle batteries

If your understanding of batteries extends only as far as AAA, AA, C, and D, you have some catching up to do. Truck fleets will soon need to be familiar…

Drivewyze e-Inspection pilot expands to include Vermont

Vermont is joining Kansas, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, Virginia, and Utah among states piloting expedited inspections with Drivewyze – making it possible to directly transmit electronic logging device (ELD)…

It will be tougher to delay court trials because of Covid

Tickets and court summonses for truck drivers and their companies are often made under highway traffic legislation, regulations concerning the transportation of dangerous goods, or regulations governing general workplace conditions…

Shaw takes the helm at HDMA

Collin Shaw will take the helm Monday as president and chief operating officer of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the commercial vehicle supplier division of the Motor & Equipment…

Federal government wants CP Rail stoppage resolved quickly: O’Regan

The work stoppage at CP Rail could not have come at a worse time for Canadians and the government wants a deal to end the impasse immediately, said federal Labour Minister Seamus…

Why Canadian truckers owe a debt of gratitude to this U.S. agency

If your fleet is taking advantage of some of the most recent engine advancements to improve fuel economy, you should thank the U.S. Department of Energy. The DoE, through its…

Truck platooning trials conclude in Alberta

Daisy and Lily are a couple no more. The two nicknamed Peterbilt 579s had been connected by electronic handshakes to establish tight following distances for on-road truck platooning trials conducted…

Cummins latest manufacturer to suspend Russian operations

The Cummins Board of Directors on Thursday decided to suspend all commercial operations in Russia indefinitely, in response to its attack on Ukraine. “We strongly condemn the actions of the…

Much to do before new ELD enforcement date

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) has worked in collaboration with federal, provincial and territorial regulators for more than 10 years, to shape an electronic logging device (ELD)…

Zonar’s SightIQ delivers IQ for construction aggregate fleets

Zonar is bringing real-time analytics to construction aggregate operators with the SightIQ system, promising to increase efficiencies in pits and quarries by delivering consolidated views of equipment regardless of…

Volvo I-Torque combining fuel economy, performance

Volvo’s D13 Turbo Compound engines are now available with the optional I-Torque – combining the I-Shift transmission with overdrive features, an adaptive gear shift strategy, a new map-based version…

ELD information ready for the Truck World stage

Electronic logging devices (ELDs) are coming to all of Canada’s federally regulated carriers, and insights into the devices will be coming to the show floor at Truck World. Recurring “Knowledge…

Groupe Robert distribution center taking shape

Groupe Robert’s future distribution center is taking shape on Highway 30 near Varennes, Que., establishing what the company says will become one of the most automated facilities of its kind…