Equipment Truck orders remained weak in June July 3, 2019 New Class 8 truck orders remained subdued in June, with FTR reporting preliminary orders of 13,000 units and ACT Research reporting 13,100. FTR reports orders were up 24% from May,…
Regulations U.S. senators press for speed limiters on trucks July 2, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario and Quebec introduced a speed-limiter program for trucks 10 years ago, setting the maximum speed for heavy-duty vehicles at 105 km/h, or 65 mph. Now the…
Transportation Study praises China’s deployment of electric trucks July 2, 2019 BASALT, Colo. – The Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen is taking a leadership role in deploying electrical logistical vehicles for urban freight movement, setting an example for other cities worldwide,…
Regulations Ontario unveils staggered commercial plate-price rises June 28, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Commercial plate prices in Ontario will go up by 2% from July 2020 and will continue to rise by 2% until 2023. Meanwhile certain fees, such as…
Supply Chain Wabco shareholders approve company’s acquisition by ZF June 27, 2019 FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – Shareholders of Wabco Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), a global tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, have approved the company’s acquisition by the German group ZF…
Equipment Trailer orders reach lowest point since 2016: FTR June 24, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The red-hot trailer market continues to cool, with May orders of 11,700 units marking the lowest total since July 2016. FTR reports orders for 2019 production have…
Equipment Class 8 market showing signs of cooling: ACT June 24, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 retail sales and build are at near record high levels, but there’s evidence that shows a change in direction is mounting. That’s according to ACT…
Health & Safety Enhanced weigh scale opens in Delta, B.C. June 21, 2019 DELTA, B.C. – Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) officers have a newly-enhanced facility at their disposal on Nordel Way in Delta, B.C. Providing a dry, well-lit area to help…
Business Management Ryder names Canadian Ken Bilyea Top Tech of 2019 June 21, 2019 Ken Bilyea during the competition at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Photo: Business Wire) MIAMI, Fla. – A Canadian has been named the 2019 Ryder Top Technician at the…
Transportation Women In Trucking names new chairwoman June 19, 2019 PLOVER, Wisc. — Women in Trucking Association (WIT) has welcomed in a new board of directors. The new change came from the associations annual general meeting. Laura Roan Hays, regional…
Transportation QTA renews ExpoCam support for next 20 years June 18, 2019 Newcom Media President Joe Glionna, ACQ President and CEO Marc Cadieux, and Newcom Media Chairman Jim Glionna celebrate their continuing business relationship. MONTREAL, Que. — Newcom Media Inc. and the…
Transportation Brake Safety Week to focus on brake hoses, tubing June 18, 2019 GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is scheduling its annual Brake Safety Week for Sept. 15-22, and will place a particular focus on brake hoses and…
Transportation Volvo Group joins forces with NVIDIA to develop platform for autonomous trucks June 18, 2019 GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo Group announced today that it has teamed up with NVIDIA to deliver self-driving commercial and industrial vehicles. Martin Lundstedt, president and CEO of the Volvo Group,…
Health & Safety Employers bracing for more pot problems: Expert June 17, 2019 Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler of DriverCheck addressing PMTC delegates on Friday. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Eight months after recreational cannabis was legalized in Canada, employers are still grappling with issues related…
Transportation ONroute Service Centres sold June 14, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – ONroute Service Centres – a chain of 23 service plazas and rest areas with a presence along major Ontario highways – has been sold to Arjun Infrastructure…