CTA campaign targets ‘underground economy scam’

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) continues to fight against fleets that misidentify employed drivers as independent contractors – and has now rolled out a political action…

The Top 10 trucking stories of 2019

TORONTO, Ont. -- It was a year of electric trucks and personal tragedies, of soaring insurance costs and plans to certify electronic logging devices (ELDs). Here is our choice of the Top 10 news stories of 2019.

Ontario revamping truck emissions focus

TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario will increase its focus on truck emissions in 2020 as the province prepares to crack down on anyone that bypasses emissions controls, and includes equipment from other jurisdictions in on-road enforcement efforts.

Augment your training reality with video

Design Interactive has added remote collaboration video calling features to its Augmentor training solution for fleet maintenance personnel. Together, they can connect technicians to expert sources and repair procedures in real time.

Rand McNally tablet delivers the latest in navigation

Rand McNally’s new TND Tablet 85 is bringing new navigation software to the dashboard, and marks the 6th generation of its truck navigation devices.

Truckers slightly pessimistic about 2020 trucking conditions: Survey

TORONTO, Ont. -- Members of Canada’s trucking industry appear somewhat pessimistic about the economic conditions they’ll face in 2020, according to a recent survey by Today’s Trucking.

Top 10 Tech: The top trucking products of 2019

TORONTO, Ont. -- Picking favorites is not a task to be taken lightly. No matter who you include in a related list, someone will feel slighted because they were left behind. But as a new year comes upon us, it’s a tradition at Today’s Trucking to identify 10 new products that stood apart from the rest during a given year.

Rand McNally tablet offers 6th-generation navigation

Rand McNally’s new TND Tablet 85 is bringing new navigation software to the dashboard, and marks the 6th generation of its truck navigation devices.

Augmentor augmented with video calling

Design Interactive has added remote collaboration video calling features to its Augmentor training solution for fleet maintenance personnel. Together, they can connect technicians to expert sources and repair procedures in real time.

Ancra Auto Deck: Top 10 of 2019

Ancra Cargo has automated its integrated decking system with the Ancra AutoDeck, making it possible to adjust trailer deck heights at the touch of a button. Deck heights are controlled using a panel at the rear of the trailer, and a manual override option is also available in the case of lost power.

Continental’s intelligent tires: Top 10 of 2019

Every tire can tell a story if you know how to read the patterns in tread wear. But Continental has developed a steer tire and line of construction tires that will deliver direct information about temperatures and pressures thanks to an integrated sensor.

VanGripper restraint system: Top 10 of 2019

A new personal restraint system offers a portable option to secure workers as they walk on top of trailers. The Van Gripper from Deneigement Toitures Excel attaches to opposing edges of a trailer or van rooftop, and workers attach their safety lines to it.

Purkey’s Steady Charge: Top 10 of 2019

The Purkey’s SteadyCharge will maintain accessory batteries for months on end, without the risk of overcharging, and will run whenever the tractor is connected to the trailer.

Integrated filter gladhands: Top 10 of 2019

Tramec Sloan has unveiled a gladhand with a protective filter and cover to keep things clean. It’s an elegant solution that doesn’t require separate line filters, fittings or mounting hardware.

Rocketail Wing: Top 10 of 2019

The Rocketail Wing promises to save 8.42 liters of fuel per 1,000 km by smoothing out the rearward flow of air behind the trailer, while also producing lift like the wing on an aircraft.