Sponsored Business Management Canada’s third-party certification to tackle ELD manipulation October 26, 2020 The most significant difference between Canada’s ELD mandate and its U.S. counterpart is the certification process. The U.S. requires suppliers to self-certify their devices, in an approach that has resulted…
Sponsored Business Management Drivers will adapt to ELDs October 25, 2020 When it comes to implementing an electronic logging device (ELD) solution, it’s time for carriers to have a little more confidence in their drivers’ ability to adapt to the new…
Business Management Revisiting the spring vs air ride trailer suspension debate October 23, 2020 The debate over spring vs air ride trailer suspensions is far from over, even if air ride has emerged as the decisive winner in the marketplace. Some fleets are taking…
Software Carrier Transicold updates eSolutions platform October 23, 2020 Carrier Transicold has updated its eSolutions telematics platforms used to monitor refrigerated trucks and trailers, adding a new web-based dashboard that delivers critical information. The platform delivers information about…
Equipment Plan electric vehicle infrastructure early October 22, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Electric trucks promise benefits as diverse as lower emissions and a quiet ride. But fleets looking at the equipment might want to research the related charging infrastructure…
Equipment Tremcar names UTT Michigan distributor October 22, 2020 ROMULUS, Mich. – Canadian tanker trailer manufacturer Tremcar has appointed United Tank Trailer (UTT) its official distributor in Michigan. UTT offers a wide variety of tanker trailers. It also has…
Equipment ECONOMIC WATCH: September third best month ever for trailer orders October 22, 2020 COLUMBUS, Ind. – U.S. trailer orders surged to their third highest levels ever in September, according to ACT Research. Orders of 51,208 units were up 82% from August and 174%…
Equipment Lewis Idealease expands to Bracebridge October 21, 2020 BRACEBRIDGE, Ont. – Lewis Idealease, a division of Lewis Motor Sales, has opened a new truck leasing and service center in Bracebridge, Ont. The opening was announced Wednesday by…
Business Management Canadian retailers packing larger containers in pursuit of productivity October 20, 2020 Giant Tiger, a Canadian-headquartered discount retailer, is expanding the productivity of its truck fleet by expanding the size of equipment itself. The fleet already incorporates long combination vehicles (LCVs) in…
Equipment Canvec expands roadside repair service to GTA October 20, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. — Canvec Leasing is now offering 24/7 mobile roadside repair service in the Greater Toronto Area, the company announced Tuesday. Canvec said its GTA operations will be managed…
Equipment Predictive cruise control refines the ride October 19, 2020 Cruise control has long been identified as a tool to enhance fuel efficiency. But the story of Ralph Teetor suggests something else was afoot when it came to helping…
Equipment C.A.T.’s natural gas trucks get boost with Hyliion e-axles October 19, 2020 COTEAU-DU-LAC, Que. — C.A.T. Transport is taking a new step in its natural gas propulsion approach, as the company’s first hybrid truck hit the road a few days ago. The…
Equipment Ritchie Bros. sets Chilliwack auction record October 19, 2020 CHILLIWACK, B.C. — Ritchie Bros. sold more than 1,600 pieces of equipment worth $34 million at an auction in Chilliwack, B.C., last week, surpassing the previous site record by 39%,…
Equipment Traton reaches deal with Navistar October 16, 2020 MUNICH, Germany – Traton SE, the truck and bus division of Volkswagen AG, said Friday it has reached an agreement in principle to acquire Navistar International. Traton, which already owns…
Equipment Navistar counters Traton’s ‘final’ offer October 16, 2020 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International’s Board of Directors has responded to Traton’s final buyout offer of US$43 per share, saying it will accept US$44.50. Navistar says the $44.50 price has…
