Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Navistar delivers first International eMV electric trucks to Canada July 7, 2022 Navistar has begun deliveries of its eMV electric medium-duty truck, and two of the first to be delivered are deployed in Canada. Canadian utility provider Enmax has purchased two of…
Economy, Equipment Supply chain shortages continue to limit Class 8 truck orders July 7, 2022 North America’s Class 8 truck orders spiked 13% in June, but were down 36% year over year as OEMs continue to carefully manage order intake in light of uncertainty about…
Equipment, Health/Safety U.S. to study side guards, but Canada has already rejected them July 6, 2022 U.S. regulators face a tough engineering challenge as they explore whether side guards should be mandated on trailers. While the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has committed to establishing…
People, Trucking Life Trucker couple embraces healthy living on the road July 6, 2022 She’s certified to perform marriages and he’s an experienced chef. They love the freedom of driving on open highways, hauling freight for a living. Marylynn Downham and Brian Keyes have…
Equipment, Regulations January ELD deadline expected to hold firm: CTA July 6, 2022 The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) has assured it that provinces and territories are committed to enforcing an electronic logging device (ELD)…
Equipment, Mergers & Acquisitions Clarience Technologies buys Pressure Systems International July 6, 2022 Clarience Technologies has purchased Pressure Systems International (PSI), maker of tire inflation management systems. The company says its latest addition will become increasingly important as the trucking industry transitions to…
Economy, Health/Safety, Mergers & Acquisitions National Truck League has new ownership July 6, 2022 Westland Insurance has purchased National Truck League Insurance Brokers, a London, Ont.-based specialty insurance broker focusing on the transportation industry. “The acquisition of National Truck League further establishes Westland’s leading…
Health/Safety, Trucking Life 6 ways to maintain mental health on the road July 6, 2022 Driving a truck can be a lonely job. It’s all too easy for mental health challenges to creep up on a trucker as the miles roll by. Mieka Forte, a…
Equipment, Events, Trucking Life Classic trucks draw crowds to Clifford July 5, 2022 Classic-styled trucks and cabovers may be scarcer than ever on the highway, but the crowds who showed up at the Clifford Truck Show on Canada Day weekend would suggest interest…
Equipment, Health/Safety New trailer underride guards fall short, safety advocate says July 4, 2022 U.S. regulators are adopting tougher standards for the rear impact guards on trailers, mirroring Canadian rules designed to better protect the occupants of light vehicles at crash speeds up to…
People, Trucking Life BVD Group donates $10M to hospitals July 4, 2022 BVD Group, a Brampton, Ont.-based transportation business, has donated $10 million to the William Osler Health System and William Osler Health System Foundation. “All four of my kids and my…
Paid Keeping More of Your Income July 1, 2022 A Former 30 Year Owner/Operator Builds Financial Wealth with a Driver’s Perspective James Patterson As a former Owner/Operator with 3 decades of experience I have learned a few things –…
Border, Health/Safety, Regulations Truck driver vaccine mandate in place until at least Sept. 30 June 30, 2022 Canada’s vaccine mandate for border-crossing truck drivers will remain in place until at least Sept. 30, extending restrictions that have been in place since Jan. 15. The rules are maintained…
Border, Economy Shippers see improving conditions June 30, 2022 U.S. shippers saw business conditions improve in April to the best conditions since September 2020, according to industry analyst FTR. Its Shipper Conditions Index improved to a reading of -1.7…
People, Technology Transflo’s executive team grows June 30, 2022 Transflo has appointed Mario Duckett as senior vice-president of growth and Scott Gray as vice-president of IT and infrastructure. “It’s an exciting time at Transflo as we continue to expand…
