Cummins to Offer 18-Speed Endurant Transmission as X15 Engine Option
The X15 Performance Series and Endurant XD powertrain is optimized for high gross combined weight on-highway and severe on and off highway applications.
Covid-19 Operations: DataDis
We would like to inform you that, despite the Covid-19 pandemic situation, DataDis continues to operate and will continue to offer you the same quality services as usual. However, in order to contribute to the Covid-19 contingency efforts in Canada and…
Covid-19 Operations: Expressway Trucks
With the growing concerns around COVID-19 evolving, we have been closely monitoring this situation every day. Our main priority is the health and safety of our employees, customers, suppliers, and communities. We have already taken many precautionary m…
FMCSA waives CDL, medical certification renewal regs until June 30
FMCSA issued a waiver Tuesday extending CDL and CLP validity until June 30 for those that expire on or after March 1. CLP holders will not be required to retake the general and endorsement knowledge tests if utilizing the waiver.
Highway bottlenecks ease as truck drivers deliver the goods
ATLANTA, Ga. – Truck drivers are finding open highways during their deliveries, as non-essential workers are encouraged to stay in their homes during the fight against Covid-19 — and average speeds are rising during traditional rush hours as a re…
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News roundup, March 24: Paccar, Daimler limiting truck production; states issuing special overweight permits for coronavirus relief haulers
Paccar and Daimler announced Tuesday they are limiting truck production over the next two weeks. Ohio and Illinois are issuing special overweight permits for COVID-19 relief haulers. Drivewyze has added Pennsylvania rest area open and closed alerts to …
Canadian Trucking Alliance launches “#thankatrucker” social media campaign
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance has launched a social media campaign to “thank a trucker” as supplies continue to roll during the fight against Covid-19. The alliance is encouraging people to record their heartfelt thank-yous on video, a…
Group aims to boost driver food options amid Covid-19 limitations
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – A group of concerned Kamloops, B.C., residents are looking for ways to get food into the bellies of truck drivers in the midst of Covid-19 restaurant closures in the area. Just now in the process of forming and gauging the level of nee…
For some truckers, it’s a smooth, but scary drive
This is the second in a series of articles that will share stories from the front lines of trucking. TORONTO, Ont. – Nissan Varghese, a driver based in Prince Edward Island, has been following the Covid-19 news closely. “If this thing flies around, tha…