Road-Aware safety app now available through Platform Science

RoadAware announced its Road-Aware safety app is now available through Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle Marketplace. The app features: real-time driver warnings and safe speed notifications for…

Waabi appoints Uber Freight founder Lior Ron as COO

Canadian autonomous trucking developer Waabi has named Lior Ron as chief operating officer as it prepares to scale operations and launch fully driverless trucks later this year. Ron spent the…

Trucking Hub names 3MD ELD as its preferred device for integrated fleet compliance

Chicago-based transportation management system (TMS) provider Trucking Hub has named 3MD ELD its preferred electronic logging device (ELD) for fleets using its TMS. It cites its tamper-resistant design,…

Exuma Capital enters transportation tech sector with SOS acquisition

Fleet Owl, a portfolio company of Exuma Capital Partners, has acquired transportation management software provider SOS Trucking Software (SOS). SOS currently serves approximately 4,000 trucks across 100 transportation and logistics companies,…

Hyroad Energy wins Nikola auction, founder Milton says he submitted better offer

Hyroad Energy was the successful bidder for 113 hydrogen fuel cell trucks, spare parts, software platforms and IP assets from bankrupt Nikola Corp. EV maker Lucid Motors previously secured the…

Transportation and warehousing jobs spiked in July, amid broader job losses

The Canadian economy shed 41,000 jobs in July, StatCan reported this morning, but transportation and warehousing added 26,000, a gain of 2.4%. That’s the first time the sector has added…

Ontario rolls out autonomous truck pilot program

Ontario has launched a pilot program for the testing of specific truck configurations that weigh more than 4,500 kg and are equipped with automated driving systems that meet…

Zonar launches cloud-based Ignition platform for fleet management

Zonar has launched Ignition, a new cloud-based fleet management platform aimed at replacing fragmented legacy systems with a unified offering that delivers real-time insights. According to…

CBSA nabs truck driver with cocaine worth $24.6 million in trailer

A truck driver is facing drug trafficking charges after Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers discovered cocaine with a street value of $24.6 million in the trailer he was hauling.

Bridgestone launches W920 tire

Bridgestone Americas has introduced the new Bridgestone W920, an all-weather tandem-axle radial drive tire designed for year-round use in trucking fleets. The tire features the company’s…

Lechasseur wins Isuzu service technician competition

Michael Lechasseur of Pare Isuzu Truck in Quebec City won first place at Isuzu Commercial Truck of America’s I-1 Grand Prix Technical Competition for service technicians. Each technician was required…

Alberta cracks down on predatory towing

Alberta is implementing new regulations to crack down on predatory towing behavior, including towing vehicles without consent, withholding critical information from vehicle owners, and targeting emotionally vulnerable individuals at collision…

Geotab celebrates 25th anniversary

Geotab is marking its 25th anniversary on Aug. 7. What began as a two-person startup, has a global connected vehicle telematics organization with approximately 5 million connected vehicles under subscription…

Trimac acquires Searcy Trucking

Trimac Transportation has acquired Winnipeg-based Searcy Trucking, an open-deck and heavy-haul carrier, effective July 31. The deal expands Trimac’s presence in flatdeck, LTL, and specialized services across Western Canada and…

PlusAI, Goodyear partner to integrate tire intelligence into autonomous trucks

PlusAI is collaborating with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to explore how Goodyear’s SightLine intelligent tire technology suite can enhance the performance and safety of its SuperDrive autonomous virtual…