Changes coming to WSIB
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2020, Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will introduce a new way of setting premium rates for almost 300,000 businesses across the province. Our new model will make it easier to understand how your business̷…
Is Nikola’s buck-a-mile all-in vision achievable?
To outsiders, trucking is an industry that seems ripe for disruption. I can’t tell you how many press releases I’ve seen from start-ups that promised to “Uberize” the trucking industry. When I scan through them, I see little they are…
A shining example
Highway Star of the Year enjoys paying it forward
Jaime Cerda Jr.’s 2003 Peterbilt 379
The rig sits on a 301-inch wheelbase and features 8-inch flat-top Dynaflex stacks, Hogebuilt 34-inch quarter fenders, rear stainless steel light panel from RoadWorks and a visor made by RLK Services.
Expect record traffic for upcoming Memorial Day weekend
Look for 37.6 million motorists on the roads
Must-Have Tools for the Tire Shop
Fleets describe the must-have tire shop tools they use to improve productivity, safety, and operator comfort and convenience.
Heavy Haulers Win SC&RA Hauling Job of the Year Awards
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association announced the three winners of its 2019 Hauling Job of the Year Awards for demonstrating exceptional organization, skill and commitment to safety while meeting the industry’s most complicated challenges.
Starsky Robotics Tests Autonomous Truck on Florida Highway
Autonomous developer Starsky Robotics recently tested its Level 4 autonomous truck technology on a stretch of the Selmon Expressway near Tampa, Florida.
Owner Operators See Cautionary Economic Outlook for Rest of 2019
ATBS President and CEO Todd Amen said that owner-operators can still have a successful 2019 if they are willing to recognize that “the world has changed.”
Einride Autonomous Truck Begins Daily Freight Deliveries in Sweden
Einride said its T-Pod autonomous vehicle weighs 26 metric tons (28.6 U.S. tons) when loaded and does not have a driver cabin, which it estimates reduces road freight operating costs by around 60% versus a diesel truck with a driver.