Sending out an SOS
It was 105 years ago last month that the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic, sending more than 1,500 people to their doom. To me, the most amazing thing about the Titanic disaster wasn’t the…
Changing of the guard
WINNIPEG, Man. — If there was one area that was agreed upon during a panel discussion on the future of technology in the trucking industry it was that no one knew what the future would hold, other than the fact that…
Polaris Transportation Group acquires J.G. Drapeau
TORONTO, Ont.– Polaris Transportation Group announced today that it has acquired the shares of J.G. Drapeau and Commercial Warehousing Limited. According to Polaris, Drapeau and Commercial Warehousing will continue to be led by the current management team, including Margaret Hogg,…
Class 8 orders stay steady in April: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR reported today that Class 8 orders remained on a steady track at 23,600 units ordered in April. These numbers met expectations with a 4% increase over March and 77% increase compared to a year ago. Class 8…
2018 Ford F-650, F-750 Receive Performance and Service Updates
Ford has updated its Class 6-7 F-650 and F-750 trucks for 2018, adding performance and service improvements to its diesel and gasoline medium-duty trucks.
New Refrigerants on the Way
Transport refrigeration units will soon be subject to tighter regulations on the use of hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants.
Group Crafts New Terminology to Describe Emerging Autonomous Vehicle Technology
The Consumer Technology Association, working in conjunction with leading automotive and trucking industry OEMs and suppliers, has worked out a “common lexicon” to help consumers better understand the terms and concepts associated with autonomous vehicle technologies.
Nexiq First-Link App with Blue-Link Provides Mobile Diagnostics
Nexiq Technologies has announced the Nexiq First-Link mobile app and Blue-Link connected device, designed to give drivers and technicians access to diagnostic and vehicle information for vehicles and equipment.
Alcoa Looks to Detroit for Styling
Alcoa is looking at the potential of producing a black version of the Dura-Bright Evo wheel. The company brought a few prototypes to MATS. They were trying to see if people noticed them and asked about them.
Rand McNally Offers All-In-One Connected Truck Device
Rand McNally has announced an all-in-one dashboard device called the OverDryve 8 Pro that combines navigation, Sirius XM radio, voice assistance, a built-in dash cam, and hands-free calling and texting.