Maintenance
Trailer electrical system maintenance is about more than lights alone
TORONTO, Ont. -- As trailers become more complex – thanks to onboard telematics and diagnostics systems, more auxiliary equipment, and more-sensitive electronics – maintenance demands will become more complex as well. Is your wiring in good shape?
Alberta’s Partners in Compliance (PIC) looks for a path forward
EDMONTON, Alta. -- With funding becoming more of a concern, and the program’s direction uncertain, there is plenty of work to be done if Alberta's Partners in Compliance (PIC) program is going to grow and have a meaningful impact the industry as a whole.
In-shop diagnostic tools a vital link for lasting repairs
TORONTO, Ont. -- Modern trucks are not known to keep problems to themselves. If temperatures or pressures stray beyond a particular range, the dash begins to light up like a Christmas tree. But full stories – the details needed for a lasting repair – largely remain the domain of in-shop diagnostic tools. Do you know what your shop needs?
Tandet Logistics makes safety a priority, and a winning strategy
OAKVILLE, Ont. -- The drivers at Tandet Logistics face safety-related reminders at every turn, and not just in the form of hazardous material placards attached to the tankers. Stickers promoting a message of “safety starts here” adhere to trucks, toolboxes, and the front door to the head office itself.
Q&A with Nikola Motor CEO Trevor Milton
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz -- Nikola Motor CEO Trevor Milton has introduced his Nikola Two hydrogen-electric truck to the world. We sat down with him to discuss his thoughts on fueling infrastructure, the competition, hydrogen vs. electric trucks, and why he thinks truck drivers will be eager to switch from diesel.
