Quebec start-up shines light on drowsy driving tech

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – A Quebec-based startup believes it has a tool to tackle drowsy driving at night, using a dashboard-mounted system that exposes drivers to a modulating blue light.

Geotab CEO talks telematics, tech, and a promising future

OAKVILLE, Ont. -- Geotab, which began as a small family business in 2000, is now a vehicle telematics powerhouse that's closing in on 2 million subscribers around the world.

Can you improve shop efficiency without compromising quality?

TORONTO, Ont. -- Do you want to save time and money on fleet maintenance operations? Fleets struggling to stay ahead of day-to-day challenges often do not step back to see what's really going on or try to get beyond what appears obvious.

Fleets exploring data to improve truck drivers’ lives

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Technology has allowed fleets to greatly improve truck drivers’ lives by digitizing their workflow and taking onerous paperwork off their plates.

Uber Freight comes to Canada … via Europe

TORONTO, Ont. -- Uber Freight’s launch of a dedicated freight app for Europe left many Canadian firms scratching their head earlier this year, wondering why the U.S.-based digital freight matching service would bypass this market. It turns out it was only a matter of time.

Fuel economy, electric trucks, and the race to slash CO2

BRYAN, Texas -- Shell recognizes that trucks account for a significant share of transportation-related CO2 emissions. But it sees answers in a wide array of technologies.

Electrical options for regional haulers, yard tractors

ATLANTA, Ga. – Regional haul and yard tractors represent two good opportunities for the early adoption of fully-electric Class 8 trucks, according to speakers at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

Telematics data driving toward predictive, prescriptive maintenance: Mead

ATLANTA, Ga. – Gerry Mead, Phillips Industries’ executive director – innovation, recognizes the value of telematics data in the maintenance process. More of it is emerging every day. He just wonders whether fleets are taking advantage of the insights that are already at their fingertips.

10 early takeaways from the North American Commercial Vehicle Show

Hyundai’s HDC-6 Neptune concept vehicle would run on hydrogen-electric power. Will that bring the OEM to North America? ATLANTA, Ga. – The North American Commercial Vehicle Show wraps up its…

The power of telematics is not limited to mega fleets

TORONTO, Ont. -- Transport management systems (TMS) sort vehicle telematics data and offer it up in a fashion that's readable and useable by its human masters. The benefits are not limited to mega fleets, either.

Mine your ELD data for productivity gains

TORONTO, Ont. -- Those who believe that electronic logging devices (ELDs) are productivity killers have yet to exploit the technology’s full potential. When combined with a transportation management system, the devices can provide valuable insights and planning possibilities.

Augmented reality, VR offer shops a new training tool

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Augmented and virtual reality gives maintenance departments new options for training and may also attract a new generation of technicians.

Limit your fleet’s cybersecurity risks

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Fleets are more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats than ever before. Here are six things you can do to protect your operation from hackers.

Volvo offers sneak peek at Class 8 electric truck

DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo is a company committed to safety, efficiency and the environment, according to Magnus Koeck, vice-president, brand marketing for Volvo Trucks North America. And he followed up his claim with a host of new technologies -- including a sneak peek at a Class 8 electric truck.

Will drones help trucks transform the final mile?

MONTREAL, Que. -- Consumer demand and e-commerce are transforming shipments and routes, but could drones eventually support trucks in the race to serve the final mile?