Health & Safety Bendix upgrades Wingman Fusion September 6, 2018 More powerful stopping, new features to be added next year
Regulations Glider cap will remain at 300 for U.S. manufacturers July 30, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reversed a previous decision not to enforce a cap on glider vehicles. A court challenge has stopped an early-July…
Infrastructure Port Bruce getting new bridge after February collapse July 13, 2018 BOLTON, Ont. – The Port Bruce Bridge is getting a temporary replacement. The construction of the temporary single-lane bridge on Imperial Road in Port Bruce, Ont. has been given to…
Transportation Here comes the (value of the) sun June 29, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) is showing confidence in the sun as a practical power source for trucks and trailers. “Fleets should seriously consider…
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…
Health & Safety FMCSA issues emergency declaration ahead of Alberto May 28, 2018 GULF SHORES, Fla. – While most of the United States is observing Memorial Day, Gulf Coast states are bracing for an early start to hurricane season. Although Alberto has been…
Transportation 600,000 Brazilian truckers are back to work after week-long strike paralyzes country May 28, 2018 SÃO PAULO, Brazil – Brazilian President Michel Temer says he will concede to demands just a week after 600,000 truckers went on strike paralyzing the country. A state of emergency…
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…
Transportation Trucking industry comes together to help N.B. flood victims May 8, 2018 DIEPPE, N.B. — Intense flooding has affected residents in New Brunswick and the Atlantic Provinces’ Trucking Association (APTA) along with the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), and the Trucks for Change…
Transportation OTA puts out the call for excellent, heroic drivers April 10, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is accepting nominations for its Truck Hero and Driver of the Year awards. The 2018 Volvo Trucks Canada-OTA Driver of the Year…
Health & Safety Stricter winter tire and chain-up regulations proposed in B.C. April 5, 2018 VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. government is looking to make changes to its winter tire and commercial vehicle chain-up requirements in the wake of what has been – and continues…
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 Roadcheck blitz scheduled for June 5-7 March 20, 2018 GREENBELT, Md. – The annual Roadcheck inspection blitz will run from June 5 to 7 this year, and compliance with hours of service will be a special focus in the…
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…
Transportation Detroit DD8 engine set to please vocational market February 6, 2018 PALM BEACH, Fla. – Truck production of the new Detroit DD8 medium-duty engine began on Feb. 5 Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced today. The DD8 is the latest addition…
