Federal ELD mandate now enforced in most areas of Canada Enforcement of a federal electronic logging device (ELD) mandate has now begun in most parts of Canada, leaving Quebec as the only province that will delay such actions until June 1,…
Volvo, Daimler, Traton vehicle charging venture taking shape Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and Traton Group are officially combining forces in a joint venture to establish electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Europe. Under the leadership of CEO Anja van…
Federal government commits up to $150,000 per Class 8 electric truck Canada’s federal government says it will invest $550 million over the next four years to offset about half the price difference between electric and conventionally fueled trucks. The Incentives for…
National Truck League has new ownership 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…
Navistar delivers first International eMV electric trucks to Canada 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…
Truck driver vaccine mandate in place until at least Sept. 30 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…
January ELD deadline expected to hold firm: CTA 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)…
Federal government to delay clean fuel standards The Trudeau government is delaying new emissions standards on gasoline and diesel another year but is demanding the oil and gas sector make bigger cuts to fuel emissions by 2030. Cabinet approved…
5 things to know about your protective footwear One in every four foot-related workplace injuries results from a lack of proper protective footwear, the National Safety Council reports. But if chosen correctly, your shoes can reduce fatigue, and…
Mulroney retains Ontario transportation portfolio Ontario Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney has retained her portfolio amid a post-election cabinet shuffle by the provincial government. She was first appointed to the role in June 2019. Ontario’s cabinet…
Volvo I-Shift now comes with dual PTO Volvo’s I-Shift automated manual transmission now offers a dual power take-off (PTO), incorporating two independently clutched DIN 5462 drives, or one SAE 1410 flange and one DIN 5462 drive, separated…
Detroit adds active braking to side guard monitors Detroit is expanding the Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems to include Active Side Guard Assist (ASGA) – offering support from an electronic co-driver during low-speed, passenger-side turns. Beginning production…
Vancouver port’s aging truck ban a ‘farce’, says Unifor One of Canada’s largest unions is opposing the Port of Vancouver’s plan to ban trucks more than 12 years old from serving the facilities. “The program is a farce. Not…
Prasad Panda named transport minister Alberta Infrastructure Minister Prasad Panda has been appointment minister of transportation in the provincial government’s latest cabinet shuffle. The member of the legislature representing Calgary-Edgemont was first elected in a…
Eaton introduces 48-volt catalyst heater Eaton’s eMobility business has come out with a 48-volt programmable power electronics control unit for electrically heated catalysts. (Photo: Eaton) The control unit rapidly heats up the exhaust aftertreatment catalyst,…
