Drivewyze warns of rollovers, low bridges

(Photo: Drivewyze) Drivewyze’s PreClear weigh station bypass service has introduced added support that warns drivers whether the way is clear, through the Drivewyze Safety Notifications service. The free addition…

Drivewyze warns of rollover threats, low bridges

Drivewyze’s PreClear weigh station bypass service has introduced added support that warns drivers whether the way is clear, through the Drivewyze Safety Notifications service.

Safe-T-Solve promises to clean the gunk

Looking to clear away lubricants, dirt and other contaminants from mechanical equipment? Iosso says it has an environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based cleaners when removing the accumulated gunk. Bio-based…

Canadian fleets face new accessibility rules

MONTREAL, Que. -- The Accessible Canada Act came into force on July 11 and applies to all federally regulated businesses, which is the case of the vast majority of Canadian fleets that do business outside their province. And the new law stipulates that their facilities now need to be accessible to people with disabilities.

TFI focuses on profitable business as trucking rates slump

MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International – Canada’s largest for-hire truck fleet – remains focused on profits and cost controls as it emerges from a record-setting second quarter for 2019.

Nothing appealing about peeling licence plates

TORONTO, Ont. -- Every licence plate comes with a fee, but Joe Keenan of Ayr Motor Express is frustrated by the costs associated with plates that peel apart because of manufacturing defects.

TFI International sets quarterly record

MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International enjoyed a record-setting second quarter this year, with operating income from continuing operations reaching $149 million during the period that ended June 30 — up…

Mullen Group posts trucking, oilfield increases

  OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group’s trucking and logistics segment grew marginally in the three months leading to June 30, despite “headwinds” linked to a sluggish economy and soft demand…

Fleet managers cite tech as biggest challenge in TD poll

TORONTO, Ont. – A majority of fleets believe that new technology poses the biggest challenge for the upcoming year, a recent survey by TD Bank has found. More than…

Researchers project growing market for forestry trailers

The global market for logging trailers is reportedly on the rise. TORONTO, Ont. – The market for forestry trailers continues to grow like trees, and is expected to be valued…

Trimble takes TMS to the cloud

Trimble is now offering its TMW.Suite and TruckMate transportation management systems (TMS) through a cloud-based subscription. The approach makes it possible to implement a scalable TMS without investing in…

Kenworth offering Alcoa Dura-Black wheels

  Kenworth is now offering Alcoa’s new Dura-Black wheels, delivering a bold style for heavy-duty and medium-duty conventional trucks. The new designs are lighter and stronger than steel…

Kenworth offers Alcoa Dura-Black wheels

Kenworth is now offering Alcoa’s new Dura-Black wheels, delivering a bold style for heavy-duty and medium-duty conventional trucks. The new designs are lighter and stronger than steel wheels,…

Trimble takes TMS to the cloud

Trimble is now offering its TMW.Suite and TruckMate transportation management systems (TMS) through a cloud-based subscription.

Ploger pushing the limits of fuel economy

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa -- Joel Morrow of Ploger Transportation isn't satisfied with 9.8 mpg. The fleet's head of research and development and senior driver continues to push the envelope in the search for better fuel economy without sacrificing comfort.