Focus increases on distracted driving
MONTREAL, Que. – Transport Canada has added to the focus on distracted driving through a national roundtable in Montreal, featuring voices including the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Quebec Trucking Association. Sessions covered the steps that d…
Fyda Dealer in Northern Kentucky Now Isuzu Dealer
Fyda Freightliner Western Star of Northern Kentucky is now an authorized full-service dealer of Isuzu Commercial Trucks, offering the full line of new N-Series and F-Series trucks.
Kriska gives drivers second raise this year
PRESCOTT, Ont. – Kriska has announced it’s increasing pay rates for the second time this year. The company says the combined raises represent the biggest annual pay increase in the company’s history. “Kriska has an excellent safety record,” says Kriska…
Oil Services Fleet Adopts Video Safety Program
Clariant management has installed the new SmartDrive Transportation Intelligence Platform with SR4 hardware across its North American Oil Services fleet of approximately 400 vehicles.
Transportation costs continue to rise
TORONTO, Ont. – The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers rose for the sixth straight month in April, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index. Costs rose 1.3% in April compared to March. The base rate rose 1.7%,…
Transportation costs continue to rise
TORONTO, Ont. – The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers rose for the sixth straight month in April, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index. Costs rose 1.3% in April compared to March. The base rate rose 1.7%,…
Kenworth T680 gets predictive cruise
Kenworth’s predictive cruise control system will become a standard offering on T680 trucks as of July 1. The system combines GPS data and cruise control to improve fuel economy. As the truck ascends and crests a hill, vehicle speed will…
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Peterbilt 579 combined with Fusion
Bendix Wingman Fusion is now a standard offering on Peterbilt’s 579. Combining camera, radar and braking system, Fusion effectively acts like a driver’s second set of eyes. When necessary it issues alerts, reduces the throttle, and even applies the bra…
Women in Trucking ideas emerge in Peterbilts
Peterbilt has introduced a new alert switch and pass-through seat for the Model 567 and 579 trucks, each designed after feedback from groups like the Women in Trucking Association. The alert switch on the sleeper control button is much like…