Haldex unveils Midland air, electrical accessories

Haldex has unveiled a lineup of Midland 3IN1 ConnectSets, seven-way cable assemblies, tractor-trailer jumper air lines, tender kits, and a wider array of brake hose assemblies that include dual…

Opinion: Higher highway speeds would be a step in the wrong direction

There was something oddly familiar about Ontario Transportation Minister Jeff Yurek’s case for reviewing the speed limits on 400-Series highways. The routes are designed for 120 km/h, he told media during a recent presentation at the Toronto Region Board of Trade, adding that the general public would be consulted on the issue.

Haldex unveils Midland air, electrical products

Haldex has unveiled a lineup of Midland 3IN1 ConnectSets, seven-way cable assemblies, tractor-trailer jumper air lines, tender kits, and a wider array of brake hose assemblies that include…

Platform Science, Noregon enhance diagnostics

Platform Science is partnering with Noregon to add remote fault code information to a connected…

Dump trucks take to Toronto highways, protesting insurance costs

Protesters from OATA are focusing their attention on insurance rates. (Photo by OATA) BRAMPTON, Ont. – A group identifying itself as the Ontario Aggregate Trucking Association (OATA) took to Toronto-area…

Quail recognized as National Recruiter of the Year

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Leanne Quail, the operations manager at Paul Quail Transport, has been named National Recruiter of the Year during the recent National Recruiting and Retention Symposium. Leanne Quail,…

Drivers tend to double down on risky behavior, data shows

In 23% of the events scored by Lytx telematics systems, drivers were engaged in multiple potentially risky behaviors. (Lytx photo) SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Telematics data from Lytx demonstrates that…

Speeding to be focus of Safe Driver Week

A speed limit sign in Canada, sign states the maximum speed is 50 km/hr is that area. GREENBELT, Md. – Enforcement teams will turn their focus to speeding during Commercial…

Ontario tractor-trailer apprenticeship program, tax credits in question

TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario’s decision to dissolve the province’s College of Trades has placed a voluntary apprenticeship program for tractor-trailer drivers in limbo, with some fleets now wondering about the future of tax benefits for apprentices they helped to train.

Bosch, Powercell join forces to develop fuel cells

Nikola Motor prototypes are utilizing the Bosch-developed fuel cells. (Photo by Jim Park) STUTTGART, Germany – Bosch is joining forces with Powercell Sweden AB to prepare a polymer-electrolyte membrane (PEM)…

TFI International tops Canada’s Top 100 fleet ranking

TORONTO, Ont. – The Today’s Trucking Top 100 is the definitive ranking of for-hire fleet sizes in Canada, and TFI International has topped the annual list once again. But there are changes this year – even within the Top 5.

T360: Episode 3

Bison picks up Celadon intermodal business in cash transaction

WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport has acquired Celadon’s container-on-flat-car intermodal operations in an all-cash transaction. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, but Celadon reports that the division contributed US…

Several trends could lead to more regional hauls: report

(NACFE illustration) LONG BEACH, Calif. – The latest report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) is highlighting converging trends from e-commerce to electrification that could lead to…

Direct-drive electric powertrain for Class 2-6

Dana’s TM4 Sumo LD direct-drive electric powertrain combines a motor and inverter for Class 2-6 vehicles. The end result offers a modular package for e-axle platforms. And when integrated…