Class 8 orders slow in September
COLUMBUS, Ind. – According to ACT Research, Class 8 orders continue to fall according to preliminary data. For the month of September, 13,900 Class 8 vehicle net orders were booked. “Owing to September’s dubious distinction as the weakest net order month…
Ryder donates $50,000 to Ontario’s Mohawk College
MIAMI, Fla. — Ryder System announced today that it is donating $50,000 to Ontario’s Mohawk College to support the future generation of technicians in Canada. The grant will be awarded to the school over the course of the next five years,…
Transport Canada to mandate electronic stability control
TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance applauded Transport Canada’s announcement of mandating electronic stability control on newly built truck tractors today. Transport Canada’s announcement was in Gazette I and calls for for the mandatory installation of electronic stability control (ESC) on…
Healthy Trucker reveals winners of 2016 Healthy Fleet Challenge
TORONTO, Ont. — The 2016 Healthy Fleet Challenge is officially over and as the cool temperature starts to set in, participants can take a break from walking competitively. The challenge was created by Healthy Trucker (and is in partnership with…
Volvo introduces new collision mitigation system
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Volvo has announced availability of a new driver assist collision mitigation system developed with Bendix. Volvo Active Driver Assist combines radar and cameras to provide emergency braking and help maintain safe following distances. The system is…
PIT Group to conduct testing with US Xpress
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – PIT Group has continued to grow its presence in the US market, announcing this week that it will be conducting its first in-service fuel testing for a major US carrier. PIT Group will bring it expertise…
Mack, Volvo bringing remote diagnostics to older trucks
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack and Volvo announced at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition, deals with telematics provider Geotab that will bring remote diagnostics to older vehicles. “We are pleased to sign this agreement with Geotab because…
Continental Buys A Majority Stake in Zonar
The Continental Corporation has acquired a majority stake in Zonar Systems, a company specializing in fleet management solutions for commercial vehicles. The terms of the deal were not disclosed but with a majority stake, Continental will be able to ex…
How Uber Plans to Transform the Long-Haul Trucking Business
With its recent acquisition of self-driving truck startup Otto, Uber Technologies Inc. is plotting its entry into the long-haul trucking business, aiming to establish itself as a freight hauler and a technology partner for the industry. Otto plans to e…
Truck Orders Mostly Hold Steady in September
Net orders of Class 8 trucks were in line with expectations, falling only slightly from the previous month’s numbers, according to preliminary numbers from FTR and ACT Research. FTR’s September order numbers are projected at 13,800 units, down 2% compared to August.