Fleet managers cite tech as biggest challenge in TD poll

July 25, 2019 12:11PM by johng@newcom.ca

TORONTO, Ont. – A majority of fleets believe that new technology poses the biggest challenge for the upcoming year, a recent survey by TD Bank has found. More than half (52%) of those surveyed during the NAFA Fleet Management Association…

Devine defines Top 10 legal issues of 2019

June 13, 2019 9:51AM by johng@newcom.ca

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Heather Devine, a lawyer with Isaacs and Co., is advising truck fleets to take a closer look at everything from employment contracts to telematics data as they look to prepare themselves for the year ahead. Here…

Michelin to test Einride autonomous vehicles

June 5, 2019 8:20AM by johng@newcom.ca

MONTREAL, Que. – Michelin will soon begin testing prototypes of Swedish-made Einride autonomous vehicles at its facility in Clermont-Ferrand, France. The T-Pod, an electric vehicle with no space for a driver, will roll out in two phases at the Michelin…

Two-year study launched into platooning

September 25, 2018 9:45AM by johng@newcom.ca

YPSILANTI TWP., Mich. – The American Center for Mobility has gathered the team for a two-year study into platooning commercial and military vehicles — launching what’s described as the first study of its kind in the U.S. Participating organizations include:…