Bendix sells SafetyDirect to Rand McNally

Bendix has divested its SafetyDirect System business to Rand McNally, and has taken an equity stake in the company. Included in the transaction are the SafetyDirect connectivity product…

Partnerships key to tackling sustainability hurdles, DTNA’s Aufdemberg says

Battery electric, hydrogen and diesel are all part of the equation for a cleaner world. Partnerships are the way forward, said Mary Aufdemberg, general manager of product strategy and…

Daimler launches BEV dealer certification program

Daimler Truck North America has announced a battery-electric-vehicle (BEV) dealer certification program. It builds on the foundation of the Elite Support program, a certified network of Freightliner dealers.

Cybersecurity training program developed for small- and mid-sized trucking companies

The threat of cyberattacks against North American trucking companies has never been greater, prompting Serjon to create an online cybersecurity training and certification program for small- and medium-sized businesses.

Autonomous trucks delivering restaurant food for Martin Brower

Autonomous trucking provider Kodiak Robotics is working with Martin Brower to make autonomous deliveries of quick service restaurant food between Dallas and Oklahoma City eight times a week.

When is a decertified ELD not a decertified ELD?

A new list has recently appeared on Transport Canada’s webpage hosting the official list of electronic logging devices (ELDs). It’s a list of “No Longer Certified” ELDs. Carriers shopping…

Isaac Instruments turns 25, celebrates a decade exclusively in trucking

It’s a dual milestone for Isaac Instruments in 2024, marking its 25th year in business and 10th year focusing exclusively on the trucking industry. The company recently held…

BCTA event showcases urgency of embracing sustainable solutions

Trucking industry members attending a recent zero-emission transport conference focused on the urgency of embracing sustainable technologies and highlighted opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in the transition to…

Robotic Research rebrands as Forterra

Robotic Research Autonomous Industries (RRAI), the autonomous truck technology provider working with FPInnovations in the Quebec bush, has rebranded as Forterra. The company says the name change reflects…

Allison Ventures invests in Niron Magnetics

The recently formed Allison Ventures, a venture capital arm owned by Allison Transmission, has invested in Niron Magnetics. The company specializes in non-rare earth magnets that can be…

Clarience Technologies buys Safe Fleet

Clarience Technologies has announced its acquisition of Safe Fleet, the company’s fifth acquisition in the past three years. The company says the deal expands its safety technology portfolio…

Nikola adopts what3words mapping

Nikola says it’s the first North American truck manufacturer to integrate the what3words location system into its vehicles, beginning this year. What3words is a way of precisely identifying…

MirrorEye camera system gets additional five-year exemption

Stoneridge, maker of the MirrorEye Camera Monitor System, has received a five-year extension to its exemption allowing it to replace truck mirrors with cameras and digital displays. “This…

Allison Ventures formed to invest in emerging technologies

Allison Transmission has formed a venture capital firm to help drive technology advancements in commercial-duty mobility and work applications. Allison Ventures will invest in and partner with startup…

Vancouver Community College buys Freightliner eCascadia to expand student training

Vancouver Community College (VCC) has acquired the all-electric Freightliner eCascadia to future-proof student training within the evolving landscape of electric transportation. The zero-emission semi will be used to train…