Navistar fuel cell truck test to include GM and a hydrogen refueling network Navistar is joining forces with General Motors and OneH2 to roll out trucks that run on hydrogen fuel cells – and even provide the refueling network to support them. JB…
Equipment Are standards for trailer underride guards strong enough? Canadian regulators didn’t invent trailer underride guards, but they undoubtedly raised the bar. Rules on this side of the border…
Business Management Don’t get stuck in your spec’ Spec’ing the right powertrain for your fleet’s application often equates to a tug-of-war between various priorities. Do you spec’ for…
Equipment Maxim tech takes knowledge to the computer screen More than 15,000 people have watched as Roger Chitty carefully examines the exhaust fitting on an air brake treadle valve,…
Sponsored Business Management U.S. experience with ELDs offers lessons for Canada Canadian carriers hauling south of the border have gained valuable experience with electronic logging devices (ELDs) over the last couple…
Sponsored Regulations 8 benefits of ELDs Electronic logging devices (ELDs) offer several driver and operational advantages, reducing Hours of Service (HoS) violations, making trip planning more…
Sponsored Business Management Canada continues steady march to ELD mandate There was a time when Canada was on track to have an electronic logging device (ELD) mandate established before our…
Sponsored Business Management Drivers will adapt to ELDs When it comes to implementing an electronic logging device (ELD) solution, it’s time for carriers to have a little more…
Sponsored Transportation The Car Guy: Wally Horodnyk Wally Horodnyk, the founder of TFX International, specializes in hauling luxury autos -- and the business was anchored in his love for cars.
Sponsored Transportation The Coach: Andrea Morley Andrea Morley is the lead nutritionist and health coach with Healthy Trucker, an organization dedicated to providing health and fitness advice to truckers.
Sponsored Transportation The Data Master: Jacques DeLarochelliere Jacques DeLarochellière, president and founder of Isaac Instruments, understands the power of data and how it can transform a fleet.
Sponsored Transportation The Electrician: Marc Bedard Marc Bedard, the president of Lion Electric, is ready to challenge established truck OEMs in the race for electric trucks.
Equipment, Maintenance Alliance Parts adds new locations, products New West Truck Centers in Lethbridge, Alta., is the latest Canadian Alliance Parts store to open as the company adds locations and product offerings. The Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA)…
Technology, Trucking Life Goodyear invests in autonomous delivery company Goodyear Ventures, the tire maker’s venture capital arm, has invested in autonomous delivery company Starship Technologies. It is among multiple investors who jointly put US$17 million into the company, which…
Equipment, Technology Hankook pilots smart tire technology Hankook Tire and Revvo Technologies are testing smart tire sensor technologies with Junk King. The pilot will include 30% of the trucks in Junk King’s California fleet, integrating Hankook’s SmartFlex…
Equipment, Technology Navistar fuel cell truck test to include GM and a hydrogen refueling network Navistar is joining forces with General Motors and OneH2 to roll out trucks that run on hydrogen fuel cells – and even provide the refueling network to support them. JB…
Equipment, Technology Aftermarket suppliers expect quick electric vehicle uptake Electrification was a key topic of discussion between Friedrich Baumann, president, sales marketing and aftersales at Navistar, and Al Dragone, CEO of FleetPride, during the recent Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue.
Border, People Hyliion has a new marketing chief Hyliion has appointed Matthew Loos senior vice-president of marketing, the company said Tuesday. Loos will oversee Hyliion’s strategic marketing initiatives, it said. Matthew Loos. (Photo: Hyliion) He has more…
Business Management 7 steps to comply with new workplace violence and harassment rules Angela Splinter
Equipment Canada’s commercial vehicle market to recover slower than U.S. The market for commercial vehicles is beginning to climb back from the steep downturn seen in 2020. But an association…
Business Management Canada Cartage acquires Stalco, marks second deal of 2021 Just days into a new year, Canada Cartage is announcing its second acquisition for 2021 – purchasing Toronto-based Stalco. The…
Business Management Canada Cartage expands Ottawa presence, eyes Final Mile growth MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Canada Cartage has expanded by 50 trucks through its acquisition of City Transfer. But the deal announced…
Equipment SPIF rules saved lift axles in Ontario, CTEA says OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA) is publicly supporting Ontario updates to Safe, Productive, Infrastructure-Friendly (SPIF) dump…
Business Management New ownership sets Bison up for future growth WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport has new ownership it says will enable it to better meet…
Equipment MTO is firm on enforcing SPIF regime TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is showing no signs of wavering in the face of renewed pressure…
Business Management 5 reasons why 2021 will be better Congratulations. You’ve made it through one of the most unpredictable, volatile, chaotic years in the history of trucking. Or as…
Business Management The Top 10 Newsmakers of 2020 It was a year like no other. A raging global pandemic. An unprecedented economic shutdown. Truckers feted as frontline heroes.