Lytx sets video telematics record
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Lytx announced today that it is the first in the history of video telematics to sell 300,000 new subscriptions over a three-year period, reaching half a million total subscriptions, more than any other video telematics company…
FMC to investigate ‘unfair’ detention-demurrage claims
A truck at a port. (Photo credit: Shutterstock.)
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) unanimously voted to investigate claims made by a coalition of beneficial cargo owners (BCOs), freight forwarders, and trucking companies that some d…
Uber looks to ‘take the driver out of the vehicle’ on long-haul lanes, demonstrates transfer-hub system for loads
Uber ATG, the self-driving-tech side of Uber’s business, is moving freight with at least one carrier and shipper partner each across Arizona in ongoing tests of their autonomous technology and a transfer-hub trailer hand-off system the company envision…
MTO allows permits for smart life axles, longer tractors for semi-trailers
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) announced today that the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has officially formalized permit programs for the use of smart lift-axles (SML) on semi-trailers and for the use of longer tractors …
Don’t Let Fear of Unknown Hold Back Future Excellence
Electric vehicles, driverless trucks, platooning, drones… Sitting still and worrying about all the new technology coming at us is not an option, said Carlton Rose, UPS president, global fleet maintenance and engineering, at the kickoff breakfast for the ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in Atlanta early Tuesday.
The Work Truck Show
Truck World is coming to town
TORONTO, Ont. – The country’s largest truck show – Truck World – is just around the corner, and this year, organizers are promising an unrivalled experience. Truck World is scheduled at the International Centre in Toronto from April 19-21 and……
The importance of satisfaction in negotiations
I was on a flight this past week to see a client in Ohio and was thinking about the importance of leaving the other party in a negotiation satisfied with the deal that they have done with you. Consider a…
Wabash Canada adds to sales teams
KITCHENER, Ont. — Wabash Canada announced this week that it has added two members to its sales team. Don Miller is the new director of fleet accounts and Trevor Isaacs is the corporate account manager; the addition of these roles…
What’s keeping you from getting enough sleep?
Restless nights can lead to not only a lack of alertness and increased accident risk but also greater stress, depression, weight gain, and impaired memory. While most drivers are aware of sleep apnea and the industry’s focus on diagnosing and treating …