Quick Spin: Volvo FL Electric Truck
HDT’s Jack Roberts gets behind the wheel of one of Volvo’s new electric trucks in Sweden, as Volvo shows that electric truck technology is ready to go to work in some real-world fleet operations.
Omnitracs Launches ‘Big Rig Buddies’ Contest
While driver satisfaction can be attributed to many factors, including technology that reduces paperwork and increase productive time spent on the road, pet companions provide benefits to their owners, including increased exercise, improved mood, lower…
B.C. ups its weight limit for super singles
VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. government has increased weight limits for single wide-base tires, approving a single-axle weight of 8,500kgs. The government says the increase will help the trucking industry reduce fuel consumption, as well as lower greenhou…
Bearing and seal kits from Meritor
Meritor has launched 20 bearing and seal kits and 70 individual bearings to cover popular Meritor and Dana axles – covering a significant share of drive axle carrier assemblies. The bearings are manufactured in Europe using high-quality steel for stren…
Waterloo research looks to fight wildlife strikes
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 such collisions in southern Ontario recommends s…
ERM develops a cyber shield
ERM Advanced Telematics (http://ermtelematics.com) has developed the integrated hardware and software that it says will protect vehicles from ransomware and other cyber attacks. eCyber will be available to OEMs and the aftermarket as of the fourth quar…
Georgia, South Carolina sign interoperable chassis pool deal
Chassis restrictions have long been a concern of the BCOs and truckers ever since the ocean carriers exited the business. Photo credit: Hugh R. Morley.
The port authorities in Georgia and South Carolina have reached an agreement to begin an …
Trucker dies in crash on Washington, D.C. area bridge
Traffic snarled all day
Charity truck show in Ilderton set for July 7
ILDERTON, Ont. — A new truck show is in town to raise money and awareness for cancer research. The show, called the Carhaulers Reunions and Chairty is set for July 7 from 9 a.m. until dusk at the Ilderton Fairgrounds.…
Truckers set fundraising record in convoy for sick kids
539 trucks lined up in May