Today’s Trucking February 2020

The February edition of Today’s Trucking is already on the streets, and Editor James Menzies explores questions about whether a certain tool led to unwarranted tickets for speed limiter settings in Ontario and Quebec. Equipment Editor Jim Park, meanwhile, gets everyone back to basics when it comes to choosing powertrains. And Editorial Director John G. Smith outlines new Ontario rules to crack down on emissions cheats. All this plus insights into fuel cells and battery power, more opportunities for Group Morneau, and much more are just a click away.

Today’s Trucking January 2020

A new year is upon us, and a new Today’s Trucking is on the street. The January edition includes editorial director John G. Smith’s annual ranking of the top 10…

Minimizer appoints Tony Henningson CFO

Tony Henningson BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. – Fender maker Minimizer has hired Tony Henningson as chief financial officer. Henningson previously served as vice-president of finance for KTM North America in…

Roadies Group appoints Vik Gupta executive VP

Vik Gupta MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Roadies Group has appointed Vik Gupta executive vice-president for business development, the company announced Friday. Gupta will play a key role in the next…

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BYD appoints Samuel Kang head of total solutions

Samuel Kang LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has named Samuel Kang head of total solutions for North America. He will serve at BYD’s regional headquarters…

Geotab Marketplace adds PreClear

Geotab Marketplace customers can now take advantage of Drivewyze’s PreClear weigh station bypass service thanks to a partnership between the two Canadian companies. Announced today during Geotab’s Connect 2020…

Workplace harassment ruling

For workplaces covered by the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) -- or those who are required to have such coverage -- an employee may not have the right to sue the employer in a civil action for constructive dismissal. This is because workplace harassment that causes chronic mental stress is considered a workplace injury for which WSIA benefits are available.  

What proposed HOS changes in U.S. mean to Canadian drivers

Proposed changes to the U.S. hours of service rules have been touted as more flexible for drivers and carriers -- but what about the benefits and the flexibility for cross-border drivers and carriers? Will the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's proposed HOS provide the same benefits for cross-border drivers, or just make the hours-related differences between Canada and the United States even more confusing? Here’s what I came up with as to how FMCSA’s proposed changes might affect cross-border carriers.

Truck News – West January 2020

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Truck News – East January 2020

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We can learn from U.S. ELDT program

Once again, our American counterparts appear on pace to beat us to the punch when it comes to implementing a much-needed safety initiative. This time, it is the FMCSA’s national…

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