Transportation Michelin taking the air out of tires June 5, 2019 Michelin is developing the airless Uptis tire in conjunction with GM, and will enter production as early as 2024. MONTREAL, Que. — Michelin has unveiled plans for an airless tire…
Paid Transportation Keep Yourself Safe on the Job June 3, 2019 Did you know? Most serious injuries to professional truck drivers occur when you’re not behind the wheel As a commercial driver, when you think about your job,…
Paid Transportation Plan Your Fleet’s Filter Needs and Maintain Peak Operating Efficiency with the Vindetech Search Tool May 1, 2019 By Layne R. Gobrogge, Director of Heavy Duty Marketing, Luber-finer One of the most important elements of preventive fleet maintenance is replacing all of the filters in your…
Transportation Search for truck drivers should include youth, urban centers, military: Spear March 20, 2019 ATA president Chris Spear delivered his state of the industry address to the annual meeting of the Technology and Maintenance Council. ATLANTA, Ga. – When American Trucking Associations president Chris…
Health & Safety Westcan’s safety program receives gold recognition October 30, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Westcan Bulk Transport recently took home gold for being Canada’s Safest Employers in the transportation. The award was handed out by Canadian Occupational Safety in Toronto, recognizing…
Transportation Jost International names new director of aftermarket business development September 17, 2018 GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Jost International has promoted Mike Jones to the new position of director of aftermarket business development. The population of Jost fifth wheels in North America is rapidly…
Business Management Distracted driving can be costly for fleets, and tragic September 12, 2018 HOUSTON, Texas – Collisions can be costly for fleets, and one of the most common causes of an accident is distracted driving. Speaking during the final day of the PeopleNet…
Health & Safety Bendix’s electronic parking brakes look to eliminate rollaways September 6, 2018 ELYRIA, Ohio — The age-old red and yellow push/pull knobs used to activate and deactivate truck and trailer parking brakes may soon be a thing of the past, replaced with…
Business Management PMTC unveils schedule for Eastern Regional seminar July 23, 2018 MILTON, Ont. – Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) and Trucking Human Resources Sector Council Atlantic (THRSCA) are bringing their educational seminar to Truro, Nova Scotia. This will mark…
Transportation ZF outlines vision for the future June 27, 2018 And the future is driverless and electric
Regulations Saskatchewan expands wide-base tire pilot June 22, 2018 REGINA, Sask. – Saskatchewan’s single wide-base tire pilot will continue for another year, allowing trucks to increase the weight and operate on all paved national highway systems in the province.
Transportation Waterloo research looks to fight wildlife strikes June 21, 2018 WATERLOO, Ont. –University of Waterloo researchers have found that Ontario could save millions of dollars by introducing measures to help prevent collisions with wildlife. A related study that focused on…
Transportation Alberta’s extreme conditions inspire design of Michelin’s new drive-axle tire June 20, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta – Michelin North America is launching the most aggressive drive-axle tire it has ever produced this August, aiming to meet the extreme conditions of oil field and logging…
Regulations Pilot Flying J is helping drivers get ready for CVSA Roadcheck May 29, 2018 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Roadcheck is coming and to help drivers through the inspections Pilot Flying J is offering free mid-trip inspections. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck event…
Health & Safety Reduced speed zone ahead April 18, 2018 Group looks to reduce commercial vehicles to 40km/hr. when passing through Salmon Arm