Mechanic works toward knowledge goals

Intimidation is the biggest hurdle women face when starting out as a mechanic in the trucking industry. There are men on some shop floors who will say and do things…

Volvo Group’s Jessica Sandstrom discusses global sustainability

Volvo Trucks showcased a line of six European electric trucks at the IAA Transportation trade show in Hannover, Germany, as well as a new electric axle that will eventually be…

You can thank a truck driver for creating intermodal containers

Intermodal shipping containers are used worldwide to transport goods from the most remote parts of the world to its biggest cities. However, few people know that a high-school-educated truck driver…

Hexagon sees untapped potential and promise in RNG

Hexagon Agility president Seung Baik shrugs his shoulders when asked why renewable natural gas (RNG) has yet to enjoy the limelight of diesel alternatives such as hydrogen fuel cells or…

Truckers providing Hurricane Fiona relief get HOS exemption

Truckers engaged in providing relief in areas of the Maritimes hit by the recent Hurricane Fiona have been provided an Hours of Service (HOS) exemption. Transport Canada, provinces and territories,…

Canada to lift vaccination requirements at border

The Canadian federal government is lifting Covid-19 vaccination requirements at the border. Effective Oct. 1, travelers – regardless of citizenship – will no longer have to show proof of vaccination…