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Know the legal implications of distracted driving

In honor of the fact that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, it seems like a good idea to bring another update on the seemingly endless attempts to avoid convictions.

Rand McNally two-way dash camera powered by machine vision, AI

Rand McNally launched a two-way dash camera powered by machine vision (MV) and artificial intelligence telematics and is part of the Rand Video Telematics (RVT) solution. (Photo: Rand McNally)…

Phillips Connect’s Smart GPS gateways provide telematics benefits

Phillips Connect has introduced three new Smart nosebox GPS gateways – Smart S7 Swiveling Nosebox, Smart Q-Box, and Smart iBox – that provide telematics benefits. Retrofittable or specified…

Utility Trailer, Phillips Connect partner to unveil Utility Connect

Utility Trailer has partnered with Phillips Connect for trailer telematics to launch Utility Connect, matching Utility’s re-engineered proprietary wiring harness with the Phillips Connect Smart7 nosebox. (Photo: Utility…

SAF-Holland’s European e-axle being prepped for North American market

SAF-Holland is planning to bring to North America its TRAKr electric axle, currently being used in Europe. But first it must undergo rigorous testing and adaptation to ensure it’s fit…

Repair costs climbing, but so is mileage between repairs

Parts, labor and overall repair costs are soaring for truck fleets, but an increased emphasis on preventive maintenance is stretching out mileage between breakdowns. Those were some key findings from…

ConMet’s eHub to power Carrier Transicold’s Vector reefer

ConMet’s eMobility unit has partnered with Carrier Transicold to provide electric power to its trailer refrigeration units (TRUs) through its electric hub. ConMet’s PreSet hub assembly contains an electric motor…

Goodyear names Highway Hero

An Illinois trucker was recognized as the 37th Goodyear Highway Hero, an award that recognizes truck drivers who act selflessly for the good of others on North American highways. Gerald…

Mitchell 1’s tech tools offer smarter, quicker service

Mitchell 1 has showcased next-generation electrical diagnostics software and time management tools for truck service operations that enable technicians to work smarter and more efficiently. (Photo: Mitchell 1) In…

Coolants can represent a misunderstood pain point for fleets

If you feel coolants are a confounding and challenging piece of your fleet’s maintenance program to master, you’re not alone. “Coolants are the least understood truck fluid,” says Brad Jordan,…

Supply chain M&A activity will continue with a few twists

Based on sheer deal volume, last year was a record year for supply chain M&A. According to industry specialists Left Lane Associates, there were 53 announced deals that involved Canadian…

Peel studies creative ways to increase truck parking

The Region of Peel is looking at innovative ways to solve the growing need for additional big rig parking in Ontario’s trucking heartland. Suggestions included a central high-rise parking facility,…

Fatal truck crashes drop as overall traffic fatalities surge in U.S.

Traffic injuries and deaths involving large trucks dipped in 2020, even as the U.S. reported a surge in fatal crashes overall. The 38,824 crash-related fatalities for the year marked the…

Davidson Environmental turns organic waste into green energy

James Davidson is not your typical garbageman. Instead of collecting black garbage bags and sending them to overflowing landfill sites, Davidson Environmental and its fleet of trucks collects organic waste…

Sahdev is driven by autonomous trucking solutions

If you want to play with the big boys, you need big dreams and the ability to perform at that level. Raghavender Sahdev wants to have a “big impact in…