BCTA: We’ll take truck drivers over driverless trucks
News articles earlier this year about driverless trucks operating in Nevada and the Alberta oil sands under restricted conditions set off speculation about whether we’ll need truck drivers within a few decades – and whether autonomous vehicles are an answer…
Don’t sweat Operation Airbrake; follow these tips from Bendix
ELYRIA, Ohio — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Airbrake roadside inspection campaign runs Sept. 6-12, and Bendix has offered some tips for drivers on how to pass any inspections with flying colours. Preparation: Pre-trip knowledge, maintenance, and inspection…
Tremcar names new Manitoba, Northern Ontario sales manager
SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, Que. — Tremcar has named Gilles Rondeau its new sales manager for Manitoba and Northern Ontario. Rondeau has worked in the trucking industry for more than 33 years, according to the company. He began as a mechanic and worked…
Navistar posts Q3 loss, but feels good about 2016 buying season
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International announced its Q3 results this morning, reporting a net loss of US$28 million. This compares to a net loss of $2 million in the same quarter last year, however the company notes it incurred certain…
NACFE issues Confidence Report on lightweighting trucks and trailers
A new report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) suggests carriers should consider lightweighting their trucks and trailers to avoid putting more trucks on the road, as shippers look to add more weight to their shipments. The…
OOIDA Reappoints Government Affairs Director
The Owner-Operator Independent Driver’s Association is welcoming back Laura O’Neill-Kaumo to its Washington D.C. office as director of government affairs and counsel. She will resume her position leading OOIDA’s DC staff as they pursue efforts on behal…
Women In Trucking Names I Heart Trucking Contest Winners
People’s Choice Winner “Susie tearing up the blacktop from coast to coast” by Susan De Ridder. Photo : Courtesy of Women in Trucking Women In Trucking has announced the winners of the association’s “I Heart Trucking” photo contest which ran from June 2…
Westport to Merge With Fuel Systems Solutions
Westport Innovations and Fuel Systems Solutions have entered into a merger agreement to create a new alternative fuel vehicle and engine company. The merger combines 17 brands in the automotive and industrial space and will consolidate technologies and…
PeopleNet Renews Grant Program to Schools
Trucker Buddy classrooms will receive grants totaling in grants for supplies, equipment and educational materials. As last year, the classrooms will be selected based on need, time in Trucker Buddy, testimonial by their driver and a compelling reasonin…
Wabco and CVSA join forces for Brake Safety Week
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – Wabco Holdings revealed today that it has joined forces with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) to help improve brake safety in time for the alliance’s 2015 Brake Safety Week running September 6-12. “Wabco is excited to…