How will Covid-19 affect truck driver demand?
TORONTO, Ont. – There will be layoffs during the economic downturn brought about by Covid-19, but Trucking HR Canada continues to sound the alarm about a truck driver shortage. In a briefing prepared for Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC),…
Bleach bath? Garlic?…Manure? Debunking the wild COVID-19 myths and scams bouncing around
Did you hear about the hoax that blowing a hairdryer up your nose can keep away the coronavirus? Or about a couple ingesting a fish tank cleaner with fatal results for one of them? That’s only a sample of the widespread hoaxes, scams and myths spreadin…
Slowdown hitting small fleets hardest, survey sample shows
Almost six in 10 respondents who own or drive for a fleet of fewer than 10 trucks saw freight demand drop during March as the coronavirus pandemic began to derail the economy, according to a small sampling of small-fleet results. Among the 192 responde…
What to look for when looking for a wireless headset
Like it or not, hands-free driving is the law of the land for professional drivers. Over-the-road, regional, dedicated, city or local, it doesn’t matter, you can’t drive with a device in your hand. Seems as though every week brings more enforcement aim…
10 ways truckers can stay healthy during COVID-19
Think you’re safe from the COPVID-19 coronavirus because you’re cooped up in your truck all day? Think again. Even though truck driving is a profession that provides a lot of natural “social distancing,” it doesn’t mean drivers can’t easily come down w…
Volvo, Fontaine Modification Offer Reduced-Height Auto Hauler Day Cab
The Volvo Auto Hauler (VAH) 300 is now available for order at a lowered 94.5-inch height, currently the lowest in the industry by 1.5 inches, according to the company.
Daimler using 3D printing to produce Covid-19 medical supplies
STUTTGART, Germany – Mercedes-Benz, a Daimler AG company that produces a variety of vehicles including the Sprinter van, is manufacturing medical equipment to help with the fight against Covid-19. With the aid of 3D printers, the company started produc…
News roundup, March 31: Mack offers new financing options during COVID-19 pandemic
The truck financing arm of Mack Trucks, Mack Financial Services, is offering four finance options to help truck buyers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dock411 is making its service free to manufacturers, producers, food and medical suppliers and other sh…
Mack Offers Enhanced Finance Options for All Segments
Mack Financial Services (MFS) is offering several enhanced and unique finance programs to help customers of all segments during the current coronavirus situation.
Bryan Spoon’s 2018 Western Star 4900FA
The rig is equipped with a 54-inch Starlight ultra low roof sleeper and is powered by a 1998-model 12.7-liter 500-hp Detroit with a 13-speed Eaton-Fuller and 3:73 rears.