Peterbilt Adds Auto-Start to SmartAir No-Idle System
Peterbilt has added auto-start technology to its SmartAir no-idle system to help keep main and auxiliary batteries charged while running the air conditioning system and using other electronic devices. The auto-start technology monitors the charges of m…
Truckers stranded in Sioux Falls after parts of I-90 closed overnight
While snow is done falling in many places, strong wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph will create areas of blowing snow today. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for much of central and northern South Dakota.
PennDOT Adding Signs To Avoca Roundabout
More signs were delivered Wednesday to the area in hopes of helping drivers navigate the area – especially truck drivers, who are getting stuck. Since PennDOT installed the second of three roundabouts in Avoca a few months ago, Lauren Marsh has seen an…
Nearly 2,000 truckers could lose their CDLs
Nearly 2,000 commercial truck drivers in Florida will have to retake their commercial driver’s license exams if they want to keep their licenses, News 4 JAX reports. The move comes after a test administrator in Florida was arrested on identification fr…
Optronics adds to its GloLight line
TULSA, Okla. – Heavy-duty LED vehicle light manufacturer Optronics International has expanded its GloLight product line with a new six-inch oval and four-inch round stop, tail and turn lamps, as well as an E-rated oval mid-ship turn and intermediate marker…
Bridgestone looks to tread globally with its Bandag brand
Brings in new director of operations to lead the way
Customer service and fleet management focus of new SkyBitz solution
HERNDON, Va. – With the recent acquisition of commercial telematics companies Reltima and GPS North America, SkyBitz will now be offering fleet management solutions for sales, service and delivery vehicles with the launch of SkyBitz Local Fleets. The new tool,…
Trucking HR Canada launches new tool to help fleets employ refugees
OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada has released a series of free resources for fleets looking to hire refugees and other newcomers to Canada. The Your Guide to Human Resources: Module 4 offers information on how to develop a welcoming…
APTA hands out awards at annual banquet
DIEPPE, N.B. — The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) celebrated and recognized five outstanding individuals on their contribution to the trucking industry recently during the group’s annual banquet. The banquet was held at the Delta Beausejour in Moncton on December…
NationaLease presents awards to top Canadian members, supplier
MONTREAL, Que. — TFI Holdings of Montreal and VEL NationaLease of Hartland, N.B. were recently recognized with Most Valuable Performance awards from NationaLease. The awards recognized NationaLease members who have had outstanding performance in the areas of business growth, member…