Legislated or not, the only rule in trucking is “expect change”
Whether you’re a fleet owner or a driver, the hand of government is never far away and it can almost seem as if it’s interested only in making your lives more difficult. The last decade, for example, saw more stringent…
Unlocking the value of a more diverse workplace
The trucking workplace of tomorrow will look much different than today’s
International Truck to include driver assistance technology standard on new Class 8 offering
LISLE, Ill. – International Truck says it will soon be the first original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to include a collision mitigation system that comes standard on its Class 8 vehicles. The LT Series on-highway Class 8 tractor will come with…
Hyndman to open new Ontario terminal
WROXETER, Ont. – Hyndman Transport has announced the upcoming opening of a new trucking terminal in Ayr, Ont. The new terminal is located at 2616 Cedar Creek Road, just off Ontario Highway 401 and Highway 97 at Exit 268. The…
Trucking HR Canada’s Youth with Drive committee holds first meeting
TORONTO, Ont. –Trucking HR Canada recently held its first Youth with Drive Advisory Committee meeting, where a group that includes a mix of age groups and some of the trucking industry’s youngest leaders helped develop a plan to raise awareness about the opportunities in…
Jacobs Debuts High Power Density Engine Brake for Europe
Heavy-duty vehicle component manufacturer Jacobs Vehicle Systems has launched its new High Power Density Engine Brake for vehicle and engine manufacturers, announcing the technology at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany. Jacobs’ HPD Engine Brake increases the performance of traditional compression release braking over the engine’s entire operating range and can double braking performance at lower rpm.
NAFTA Trucking Freight Falls; 19th Straight Overall Monthly Drop
Trucking and all other transportation modes except rail carried less cross-border freight by value in July compared to a year earlier, according to new U.S. Transportation Department figures. This resulted in a 10% decrease in the total current dollar …
Daimler: Electric Delivery Trucks, Vans on the Way for U.S.
The Fuso eCanter shown at IAA displays a little more pizazz for the show, including a redesigned interior showcasing connectivity functions. Photo: Deborah Lockridge Daimler plans to introduce two new electric commercial vehicles into the U.S. in the n…
Ford Details Adaptive Steering on Super Duty, Edge
Ford’s new adaptive steering technology that’s been added to 2017 Super Duty trucks and the 2016 Edge mid-size SUV improves steering efficiency and effort so the vehicles are easier to steer at various speeds, according to Ford. The adaptive steering technology can make adjustments based on driver input and vehicle speed.
Vipar Heavy Duty Names New Controller
Vipar Heavy Duty has named Beth San Filippo as its new controller. San Filippo joined Vipar Heavy Duty and its family of companies in November 2011 and most recently was accounting manager.