Little action after western auditor general reports
CALGARY, Alta. — Governments are rarely accused of working too fast, and when it comes to some truck safety issues in Canada’s westernmost province, it’s no exception. Aside from B.C. being the lone province in Western Canada yet to implementR…
Hendrickson announces leadership restructuring
WOODRIDGE, Ill. – Hendrickson has appointed Matt Joy chief operating officer in a management shakeup announced this week. Joy most recently was vice-president and general manager of the trucking group. In the new role, he will be responsible for truck&…
6 Things You Need to Know About the New Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
The federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is finally rolling out this month. This electronic database will track commercial driver’s license holders who have tested positive for prohibited drug or alcohol use, as well as refusals to take required drug…
How to Spec and Protect Truck Electronics
Electronics are not noted for being robust systems. They are susceptible to failure due to environmental conditions such as dust or moisture, extremely hot and cold temperatures, mud, grime and grit, anti-icing chemicals – all the things a truck deals …
Fontaine Modification to Offer Samsara Hardware Installation
Fontaine Modification is now offering installation of Samsara hardware, including Vehicle Gateways, Asset Gateways, AI dash cams, and Environmental Monitors. The hardware can be installed at Fontaine’s nine locations across the U.S.
International makes Endurant transmission standard
International LT, RH and LoneStar heavy-duty trucks will now include the Endurant 12-speed automated transmission as standard equipment. The transmission developed by Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies can support torques of 1,850 lb-ft,…
Wednesday is year’s first quarterly estimated tax deadline
For those who are self-employed, there are three dates (four, counting April 15) that are important enough that the IRS can penalize you if you ignore them. These are the quarterly estimated quarterly filing deadlines. The first one of the new calendar…
When will electric trucks enter production?
TORONTO, Ont. – Upstart electric truck manufacturers might be overly aggressive when announcing production timelines — largely in a bid to secure venture capital. And it’s led to a lot of confusion for would-be buyers who want to know when……
Justice sometimes finds renegade booters
A case in Charlotte saw a booter operating on a disused lot without the permission of the property owner. The result, after research on the part of local police and the small fleet owner whose driver was booted — an after-the-fact arrest. And the $2,5…
US Tarp Names New President/CEO
US Tarp, which makes load containment and cargo protection tarping systems and aftermarket parts for tarp systems, has named Thomas J. Bronz president and CEO.