Transportation Waabi partners with Uber Freight on autonomous trucks September 21, 2023 Uber Freight has formed a strategic partnership with Waabi, a Canadian-headquartered business that combines artificial intelligence and closed-loop simulators to accelerate the rollout of autonomous trucks. The 10-year deal…
Equipment Hexagon Purus leases Dallas plant for truck integrations September 21, 2023 Hexagon Purus plans to open a new vehicle integration facility in Dallas, Texas, where it will integrate its battery-electric drive systems into Hino chassis and those from an undisclosed North…
Sustainability Our Next Energy looks to address three biggest issues facing EV batteries September 20, 2023 Battery-electric vehicles, particularly commercial trucks, have a range problem that will limit the applications in which they’re practical for zero-emissions transport. But Our Next Energy (ONE) believes it has a…
Equipment Volvo Trucks in Sweden: Photo gallery September 20, 2023 Sixteen journalists, including two from Newcom Media, traveled to Gothenburg, Sweden, for in-depth briefings by Volvo Trucks executives as the OEM highlighted business plans anchored in sustainability. Here’s a look…
Technology Nodar’s camera software extends object detection range, reaction time September 20, 2023 The future of active driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving may not involve lidar, but binocular vision cameras with advanced software algorithms capable of surpassing lidar capabilities. Nodar has…
Equipment Volvo Trucks’ green ambitions involve more than emissions alone September 20, 2023 Proof of Volvo Trucks’ green ambitions are already rolling in and around Gothenburg, Sweden. The track at the Volvo Trucks Demonstration Center is lined with battery-electric FM and FH…
Infrastructure Illegally parked trucks, dropped trailers add to parking woes in Peel Region September 20, 2023 Out-of-town drivers trying find parking spots at the handful of available places in Ontario’s trucking heartland are complaining that they are being squeezed out by illegally parked trucks, abandoned vehicles…
Equipment Diamond Truck Centres adds Battle Motors line September 20, 2023 Diamond Truck Centres has announced it is now offering the Battle Motors line of cabover diesel, compressed natural gas and electric trucks through its Western Canadian dealer locations. Locations in…
Sustainability Bosch sees clear skies for hydrogen as key to transport decarbonization September 19, 2023 Global automotive supplier Bosch is betting heavily that hydrogen fuel cells will have a major role to play in the decarbonization of transportation. The company showcased some of its investments…
Video Omnivision sensor eliminates LED flicker September 19, 2023 Omnivision has rolled out a new OX08D10 8-megapixel (MP) CMOS image sensor with TheiaCel technology, which it says will improve resolution and image quality for exterior…
Other TalentTrack helping prepare foreign trucking workers for success September 19, 2023 An Oshawa, Ont., company has been established to help trucking firms give foreign workers the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in Canada. TalentTrack by…
Software Mullen Automotive launches proprietary telematics platform September 19, 2023 Mullen Automotive has announced the launch of its in-house fleet telematics offering, Commercial Pulse. The electric vehicle maker says Commercial Pulse will offer a complete platform…
Health & Safety Truck driver eating habits can be linked to mental health September 19, 2023 Talk about truck driver health often focuses on unhealthy eating habits and bodyweight. But the root of these problems might lie deeper than extended time in a driver’s seat. Sometimes,…
Business Management UAP Heavy Vehicles acquires Saniquip, Bergor September 19, 2023 UAP Heavy Vehicles has acquired Saniquip and Bergor, two specialized heavy vehicle parts distribution companies. “This acquisition fits perfectly within the growth strategy of UAP Heavy Vehicles, a network of…
Human Resources Trimac updates leadership team September 19, 2023 Trimac has made changes to its executive leadership team. Ryan Collinge has been appointed chief operating officer and will oversee and manage day-to-day operations. He will be involved in strategic…
