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Dishonest schools hinder safety

“There is no shortage of drivers, there is a shortage of quality drivers,” says a trucking consultant. Paramjit Singh of FSI Freight Solutions says Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities…

New pay equity rules arrive for federally regulated fleets

For every dollar a man earns in Canada, a woman earns 89 cents. It goes without saying that women and men should receive equal pay for equal work. An employer’s…

Can a computerized in-cab coach make you a better driver?

As with most things in trucking, even how we coach drivers has been transformed by technology. Computer-generated driver scorecards allow fleets to identify drivers who are at the greatest risk…

Dana adds e-axles to powertrain family

Dana is expanding its Spicer electrified e-powertrain family to include single and tandem e-axles for a variety of Class 7 and 8 trucks. The Spicer Electrified Zero-8 e-axles use Dana…

Hino, Allison to collaborate on electric axles

Allison Transmission has been selected to work with Hino on development of its e-axle for Classes 6-8 battery-electric vehicles. Hino will integrate Allison’s eGen Power 100D e-axle into its electric…

Dana begins e-axle production, supporting FCCC MT50e vehicles

Dana is beginning production on the first in a lineup of Spicer electrified Zero-6 e-axles – the es9000r e-axle – to support Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation’s all-electric MT50e medium-duty delivery…

Peterbilt’s Skoog identifies steps to support electric trucks

Electric trucks are making headway quickly in North America. But Peterbilt general manager and Paccar vice-president Jason Skoog says there are four specific things the trucking industry can do to…

Navistar introduces International eMV electric truck

Navistar introduced a new electric International eMV Series truck at ACT Expo. Built on the MV platform, it’s suited for any straight rail application, the company says, and comes with…

Volvo Trucks president sounds alarm on climate change, urges electrification

Volvo Trucks says it will have a rolling fleet consisting only of zero-emissions trucks by 2050, with 35% of its sales electric by 2030. By 2040, its entire product line…

Navistar makes FlowBelow covers a standard offering on LT, RH

FlowBelow wheel covers will be a standard offering on Navistar’s 2022 International LT and RH Series trucks ordered after June 15. The covers and a related Tractor AeroKit have…

Hyliion enhances hybrid powertrain

Hyliion has enhanced its hybrid powertrain with the release of the Hyliion Hybrid eX, promising a system that will be lighter and easier to install, service and operate. Changes…

Razor introduces app for landing gear

Looking to lower your landing gear? There’s now an app for that. Razor International’s Razor Drive has been updated with Bluetooth connections and support for smart trailer systems. While…

Optronics taillight serves multiple functions

Optronics International’s new STL02/03 LED taillight offers a low-profile surface-mounted lamp that serves stop, tail and turn functions; offers rear and side clearance and marker lamps and rear and…

Carrier Transicold unveils zero-emission refrigeration unit

Carrier Transicold is demonstrating a new zero-emission electric truck refrigeration unit in the form of the Supra. The system will offer a range and refrigeration capacity similar to those…

White glove deliveries are the final step in the Final Mile

Final Mile deliveries represent more than their fair share of challenges, ranging from expedited timelines to routes that wind through tight residential streets. The customers who receive such freight have…