Truck fleets facing double-digit insurance increases
TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s truck fleets are facing double-digit increases in insurance costs, when they can find coverage at all, as insurers grapple with the risks of so-called nuclear verdicts and more. “We’re seeing minimum rate increases of 10-15%, a…
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Scania Launches Plug-in Hybrid, Electric Trucks
Scania has officially launched its range of plug-in hybrid and fully electric trucks with a focus on last-mile operations.
How Will Election Affect the Quagmire in Washington?
The results of the November election could have profound effects on three important issues for the heavy-vehicle industry: Trade, transportation/infrastructure, and energy and the environment.
Webinar on How Video Telematics is Revolutionizing Driver Safety
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Economic Growth Steady, But Recovery’s Not a ‘V’
Although the economic recovery from the COVID-19 shutdown is definitely not a “V” shape, it’s growing steadily – but don’t expect to be back where we were until mid-2022, said Jeffrey Rosensweig of Emory University.
Eaton Expands Remanufacturing Program, Adds Electric Clutch Actuators
Eaton has expanded its remanufacturing program to now offer remanufacturing of electronic clutch actuators used on Eaton UltraShift Plus transmissions, maximizing the reuse of materials and reducing emissions and waste.
DAT August Rates Almost Climb to All-Time High
According to DAT Freight & Analytics, August’s spot truckload rates almost set an all-time high, with spot van, refrigerated and flatbed rates higher month over month and load-to-truck ratios increasing at the end of summer.
PrePass adds safety alerts for drivers to app
The PrePass Motion app will alert drivers of steep grades, gusty winds, runaway truck ramps, work zones, truck parking availability, rest areas, no commercial roads and brake check/chain-up areas. In other news: 55-year trucking veteran named DMC Insur…
Odyne and EnerDel Partner on Battery Supply
Odyne Systems, LLC announced a multi-year agreement with EnerDel, Inc., to provide EnerDel’s PE500-403 Vigor + units for use in Odyne’s hybrid and electric systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.