Transportation Using electric trucks for what today’s technology allows January 2, 2018 Whether you like it or not, the biggest news in the industry this past month was the release of the Tesla Semi. In dramatic fashion, Tesla’s Elon Musk flaunted the…
Safety group urges MTO to “build the barrier” preview image Transportation Safety group urges MTO to “build the barrier” January 2, 2018 Kathleen Reed should be planning her wedding. Instead, today, she is mourning the loss of her fiancé Gary Lent.
Transportation Full speed ahead for Gordie Howe International Bridge January 2, 2018 WINDSOR, Ont. — It’s full speed ahead for the new Gordie Howe International Bridge. The federal Crown agency handling the construction and management of the bridge took media on a…
Here’s your chance to improve Ontario truck parking preview image Health & Safety Here’s your chance to improve Ontario truck parking January 2, 2018 Truck parking in Ontario is woefully inadequate. We all know that. But encouragingly, there’s an effort underway to improve the situation. The province has commissioned a survey to provide insight…
QRC Logistics moves to Halton Hills preview image Transportation QRC Logistics moves to Halton Hills January 2, 2018 HALTON HILLS, Ont. — QRC Logistics has moved. The company officially celebrated its business relocation on Dec. 20 with an open house to the community, ribbon cutting ceremony and tour…
Mobile and IT Chinese firm buys Trucker Path January 2, 2018 BEIJING, China – Chinese firm Renren has announced it has agreed to buy 100% of Trucker Path, a social platform for the trucking industry in the U.S. and Canada. Renren…
Bendix Wingman Fusion now an option for Kenworth T270, T370 January 2, 2018 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth now offers the Bendix Wingman Fusion advanced driver assistance system as an option on the Kenworth T270 and T370 medium duty trucks. Bendix Wingman Fusion integrates…
Purkeys unveils new nosebox line January 2, 2018 LOWELL, Ark. — Purkeys has unveiled its newest space-saving nosebox for the heavy-duty truck market. The Direct nosebox line developed by Purkeys, allows fleets to utilize the functionality of both…
Transportation PMTC awards season now open January 2, 2018 MILTON, Ont. — The 2018 Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) awards program is now open for entries, the association announced today. Each year the PMTC teams with member…
Transportation Healthy Trucker to release educational videos during wellness challenge January 2, 2018 LONDON, Ont. – Healthy Trucker has announced a new series of wellness training videos for drivers. Videos will be released weekly during the Healthy Fleet Challenge, and will be open…
Equipment China’s Geely Holding becomes largest Volvo shareholder December 28, 2017 STOCKHOLM, Sweden – China-based Geely Holding has purchased Cevian Capital’s stake in AB Volvo, becoming the largest shareholder by capital in the global truck maker. Cevian Capital’s co-founder, Christer Gardell, said:…
Accuride expands distribution network preview image Business Management Accuride expands distribution network December 28, 2017 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Accuride has announced the expansion of its North American distribution network, which it says will improve lead times. The expansion provides targeted customer coverage in key regional…
Infrastructure Speedee Transport expands B.C. facility to include cold storage December 27, 2017 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Speedee Transport has expanded its Delta, B.C. facility adding a cold storage warehouse to meet market demand in the area. Speedee will open the new cold chain…
STS 17.4 | After the ELD Mandate preview image Transportation STS 17.4 | After the ELD Mandate December 21, 2017 At this year’s Surface Transportation Summit, John Larkin of Stifel Financial talks ELDs and predicts what’s in store after the mandate.
