Transportation Bosch looks into the future of trucking May 23, 2018 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – To say Bosch is optimistic about the future of trucking is an understatement. The technology solutions company laid out its vision for what’s to come at…
Technology The path to autonomous April 18, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Today’s driver assistance systems will eventually guide the trucking industry to autonomous driving – but it won’t happen soon. That’s according to Fred Andersky, director, customer solutions…
Transportation NAFTA deal could be imminent: Guajardo April 10, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – While there will be no new NAFTA deal this week, Mexico’s Secretary of the Economy says there should be one by May. Ildefonso Guajardo is meeting with…
Transportation Canadian driver wins Highway Angel Award March 26, 2018 KISSIMMEE, Fla. – A driver for Challenger Motor Freight has received the 2017 Truckload Carriers Association’s Highway Angel of the Year Award. (L-R) EpicVue’s Lance Platt, Challenger’s John Weston, and…
Transportation Mack Anthem to haul legendary racecar March 21, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – The official hauler of Nascar is now the official hauler for Richard Petty Motorsports’ legendary number 43 racecar. Driven by Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr., Mack said the…
Transportation Transport Canada tackles ‘phantom’ vehicle lighting March 21, 2018 OTTAWA, Ont. – Transport Canada will soon require updated lighting packages in new cars, in a bid to address those who travel in the dark without any lights. As of…
Health & Safety UPDATED: First pedestrian death in collision with self-driving vehicle March 19, 2018 TEMPE, Ariz. – A tragic collision overnight has resulted in the first pedestrian death from a self-driving vehicle and has suspended a large live-test of semi-autonomous vehicles with Uber. A…
Equipment Seeva system helps trucks see March 4, 2018 ATLANTA, Ga. – A tech start-up has developed a windshield washer heating system that can provide better windshield cleaning, de-icing and defrosting. Seeva Technologies showed its SeevaTherm system for the…
Transportation UPS inducts more than 1,500 drivers into its Circle of Honor February 27, 2018 ATLANTA, Ga. — UPS today announced the induction of 1,582 drivers into its elite Circle of Honor, reserved for those drivers who have not had an avoidable accident for 25…
Transportation Canadian driver named finalist for Goodyear Highway Hero award February 20, 2018 AKRON, Ohio – A Canadian has been named one of three finalists in the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Highway Hero Award. The award is celebrating its 35th anniversary on…
Business Management Ontario expanding 60-ft. trailer trial January 29, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – For-hire carriers will be allowed to participate in an Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) trial using 60-ft. trailers. Changes to the trial, which previously only involved the…
Equipment China’s Geely Holding becomes largest Volvo shareholder December 28, 2017 STOCKHOLM, Sweden – China-based Geely Holding has purchased Cevian Capital’s stake in AB Volvo, becoming the largest shareholder by capital in the global truck maker. Cevian Capital’s co-founder, Christer Gardell, said:…
Equipment Tesla semi hits the streets November 17, 2017 Bison Transport, Loblaw eager to be among the first adopters
Transportation MTO gives the green light to OTA-designed car carrier configurations November 15, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — Earlier this week the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) launched the Extended Stinger-Steer Auto Carrier (ESSAC) Special Vehicle Configuration Permit Program. In the initial development stages of Ontario’s…
Technology Government collaboration required on automated trucks October 22, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. – State and federal governments must work together to ensure consistency in developing a regulatory framework for automated vehicles. That was the message from Kirk Steudle, director of…
