Equipment Behind the wheel of a Pete 579 with PlusDrive autonomous truck tech November 18, 2022 It was the first time I’ve had my driver’s abstract pulled prior to a test drive, and this for a truck that would do most of the driving itself. But…
Business Management Orlicks celebrates 75 years and a family legacy in trucking October 17, 2022 Gene Orlick’s trucking career began in his youth, when the hours after school were spent helping his dad, Max, and uncle Tom at Orlick Transport. One of the jobs on…
Equipment Trailer electrification takes step toward greater efficiency, stability October 17, 2022 The road to full trailer electrification will be a long one, but certain technologies that will improve overall efficiency are closer than we might think. Trailers equipped with electric axles…
Equipment Shops see rising demand for repairs amid supply chain challenges October 14, 2022 When John DeGueldre began his career as a trailer mechanic in 1994, fleets would typically write off equipment whenever collision-related repairs were expected to last longer than 160 hours. “Now…
Business Management How to extend trailer life October 11, 2022 Trailers are suddenly getting a newfound appreciation in the trucking industry, thanks to long lead times at factories, the increased adoption of drop-and-hook freight, and higher – much higher –…
Business Management Video will reveal the good, the bad, and the ugly of driver performance September 16, 2022 A fleet that decides to roll out an in-cab video program should be prepared to see the good, the bad, and the ugly as it analyzes footage captured by the…
Equipment Balancing and alignments deliver smooth rides, longer tire life, and more September 7, 2022 One of the secrets to maximizing tire life involves keeping round objects on the straight and narrow. Unless everything is properly balanced and aligned, the resulting wobbles, twists and drags…
Equipment Cummins X15N engine could expand natural gas interest September 1, 2022 Hopes were high here, back in 2006, that a then-new 15-liter engine powered by liquefied natural gas would become a viable alternative to diesel for Canadian operators. Those hopes were…
Equipment How to complete truck electrical repairs August 22, 2022 Electrics is one aspect of truck repair where a little bit of knowledge can be more harmful than helpful. Electrical troubles don’t always present in a way that intuitively leads…
Business Management Understand compromise when spec’ing fuel-efficient tires August 9, 2022 Surging diesel prices have fleets seeking every opportunity to shave fuel consumption, and tires are an obvious place to look for improvements. Tire rolling resistance accounts for 33-35% of every…
Business Management Unlocking the full potential of telematics for fleet maintenance July 29, 2022 Many in the trucking industry automatically associate telematics with GPS tracking, Hours of Service compliance, and little more. However, as fleets begin to explore what else telematics systems can do,…
Equipment Troubleshooting complex truck electrical systems requires a surgical approach July 18, 2022 Luckily for driver Bob, he wasn’t following a convoy of bikers down the highway when his horn started blowing and kept on blowing. While driver Jane might have looked a…
Business Management Focus post-collision investigations on ‘why’ rather than ‘what happened’ July 11, 2022 It seems odd to hear Grant Aune say fleets can’t rely on police reports. The owner of Advantage Fleet Services spent 24 years as an RCMP officer, specializing as a…
Business Management Fleets filling seats with flexible work for truck drivers July 4, 2022 A bird in the hand is said to be worth two in the bush, but two birds in a bush might be even more valuable if you can get them…
Transportation Cleaning a bit at a time helps the cab shine June 15, 2022 Japanese organization expert Marie Kondo has said that the objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel happiness living within that environment. Many truck drivers spend more…
