Technology Regulators, researchers focus on distracted driving fight January 3, 2020 The goal of the new study is to develop a free training and education program for truck drivers.
Business Management Sound bites of 2019 December 31, 2019 “If I had a dollar for every time I heard ‘truck driver shortage’, I wouldn’t be here today.” – Kristen Monaco, associate commissioner at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, who doesn’t believe there is a driver shortage in the trucking industry.
Equipment Ontario defers enforcement of new SPIF axle controls December 20, 2019 Ontario’s SPIF configurations make use of self-steering lift axles. (Wheel Monitor photo) OTTAWA, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation will defer the enforcement of new rules that govern…
Business Management Volvo names Jaeger president of Autonomous Solutions December 20, 2019 Nils Jaeger GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Volvo Group has appointed Nils Jaeger president of the newly formed Volvo Autonomous Solutions, the company announced Friday. He will report to group president…
Health & Safety FMCSA reminds Canadian fleets of Clearinghouse December 20, 2019 The agency is urging the carriers to sign up as soon as possible.
Technology Volvo Financial Services invests in connected insurance start-up December 18, 2019 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Financial Services has invested in REIN, a start-up insurance company that provides connected insurance services to the commercial transportation industry. The investment was made through VFS…
Business Management B.C. carriers can submit applications for HDVE program incentives this February December 17, 2019 LANGLEY, B.C. – The window for B.C. carriers to get their applications in for incentives to purchase fuel-efficient technology under the new CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency (HDVE) program is approaching.
Business Management Ritchie Bros. launches new inspection service December 17, 2019 The Ritchie Bros. site in Bolton, Ont. VANCOUVER, B.C. — Ritchie Bros. is launching an inspection service for fleets by consolidating the work of two of its subsidiaries. IronPlanet…
Infrastructure Using high-tech to improve traffic flow along Windsor corridor December 17, 2019 WINDSOR, Ont. — Locally, it’s known as Truckers’ Tuesday. And Thursday might also be added to the endearing description. Because those are the two days of the week when the…
Human Resources Lisa Kelly to address Trucking HR summit December 12, 2019 Lisa Kelly OTTAWA, Ont. – Celebrity trucker Lisa Kelly will be among speakers addressing the sixth annual Women with Drive Leadership Summit early next year, Trucking HR Canada…
Sustainability NACFE sees ‘messy middle’ ahead of zero-emission freight December 10, 2019 NEW YORK, N.Y. – Electric powertrains are going to dominate the market in the long run, but there will be a “messy middle” until full electrification of trucks, a…
Sustainability Volvo Group invests in U.S. venture capital fund December 9, 2019 GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Volvo Group Venture Capital has invested in Autotech Ventures, a U.S. venture capital fund focusing on startups in the $3-trillion ground transportation sector. Autotech Ventures currently…
Sustainability Engines over 10L will dominate Class 8 market; ACT December 5, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Engines over 10L are projected to account for…
Technology Volvo invests in California AI company December 5, 2019 GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Volvo Group Venture Capital has invested in California-based Apex.AI, a software developer in autonomous mobility, the company announced Thursday. The investment will fund the development of…
Supply Chain Walmart adopts blockchain technology for fleets November 14, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. — Walmart Canada has launched a blockchain-based freight and payment network in collaboration DLT Labs. The system uses distributed ledger technology to track deliveries,…
