Canadians stressed about supply chain shortages: Survey

Canadians are increasingly concerned about whether they will be able to get the products they want in the face of supply chain disruptions, a poll commissioned by the Canadian Trucking…

Significant chip shortage continues to curtail truck production: ACT

The analysts at ACT Research are losing confidence that lingering supply chain issues will subside enough to enable manufacturers to ramp up commercial truck production anytime soon. In its Commercial Vehicle…

NAL Insurance program to help clients establish Healthy Fleet

NAL Insurance is helping its clients embrace healthier lifestyles with the new Healthy Fleet wellness program. The initiative combines several resources and insights from a nutritionist to guide individualized and…

11 charged in Ontario and Quebec driver training schemes

Ontario and Quebec police have collectively laid 11 charges in the wake of a multi-year investigation into driver training schemes that allegedly involved unlicensed training schools, interpreters completing knowledge tests…

Webasto looks to power hot electric vehicle market

To most North American truckers, the Webasto brand is synonymous with fuel-fired bunk heaters and coolant heaters. Those aware of the broader business might be inclined to mention automotive sunroofs.

Geotab ELD now certified for Canada

Geotab’s electronic logging device (ELD) has been third-party certified, giving it Transport Canada’s stamp of approval for use in Canada. The news was welcomed by Canadian Geotab resellers. (Photo: Geotab)…

Isaac Instruments unveils several updates with Solution 5.07

Isaac Instruments has integrated an array of updates through Isaac Solution 5.07, building on Canadian ELD functions. Route navigation has been enhanced through CoPilot Truck, which includes tools to identify…

Truck driver alcohol and drug violations on the rise

The number of North American truck drivers failing alcohol and drug tests is on the rise when comparing March totals over the last three years. Employers and medical review officers…

Tips to inspect and maintain truck wheels

North America’s annual 72-hour Roadcheck inspection blitz returns May 17-19, and this year the event includes a special focus on wheel ends. The all-important components typically account for…

Alberta providing better roadside washroom facilities

Alberta is converting 10 outhouse-style washrooms to flush toilets at nine locations along highways in the province. The $1.5-million investment is just the beginning of the improvements, the province promises.

Clarience Technologies partners with Wabash, Meritor

Clarience Technologies announced new alliances between its Road Ready trailer telematics platform with both Wabash and Meritor. The Wabash deal covers dealer stock trailers that will come with a…

International offering data-based maintenance recommendations

International is now tracking and prioritizing truck maintenance through an Advanced Preventive Maintenance platform. Intelligent Fleet Care uses data collected from Navistar’s OnCommand Connection to calculate fuel economy and recommend…

Zonar’s SightIQ delivers IQ for construction aggregate fleets

Zonar is bringing real-time analytics to construction aggregate operators with the SightIQ system, promising to increase efficiencies in pits and quarries by delivering consolidated views of equipment regardless of make,…

Trucking HR Canada’s wage subsidy programs are now fully part of Emterra’s recruitment strategy

Janine Welch doesn’t miss a single issue of Trucking HR Canada’s e-bulletin called “HR Insights”. That’s actually how the human resources manager at Emterra Group learned about the organization’s Career…

Volvo extends VNR Electric range, explores options for battery life

Volvo Trucks North America continues down the road of electrification, and the latest update to its VNR Electric is promising a range that will take if further still. The Class…