Geotab and Lytx partner to bring single-user interface to fleets
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Geotab and video telematics provider Lytx are collaborating to bring customers a single-user interface to help fleets improve safety, productivity, and efficiency. The single interface merges Lytx’s video-based telematics platform –…
Lytx and GeoTab Add Single Sign-In Integration
Lytx and Geotab are partnering to provide a single interface experience for users of the two products, for a streamlined solution to improve safety, productivity, and efficiency.
Faster Truck Development Cycles Help Muddy the Definition of Production
What does it mean for a medium- or heavy-duty commercial truck to be “in production”? It’s a question that has come up more and more as startup truck makers developing new electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles enter the market, so the North American…
Canadian trucker named Highway Angel for assisting motorist who hit downed tree
Around 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 18, Zeeb was driving home from Sicamous, British Columbia, when he came around a blind curve and saw a car had run into a fallen tree lying across the road.
PacLease adds two new Canadian locations
BELLEVUE, Wash. – PacLease has added two new Canadian locations, in Calgary, Alta., and Sherbrooke, Que. The company says it grew its full-service rental and leasing business by 18% in 2019, adding seven new locations in North America. “We’re entering&…
DTNA fills newly-created compliance, regulatory affairs position
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has named Sean Waters to the newly-created position of vice-president of product compliance and regulatory affairs. He was previously director of product compliance and regulatory affairs for the com…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Trailer market ends 2019 with weak orders
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trailer orders fell in December to 16,500 units, according to preliminary data from FTR, marking their worst month since August. Orders were down 17% from November, and 41% year-over-year. December brought total orders for 2019 to 2…
Steph Lessard’s 2015 Western Star 4900
The rig is powered by a 550-hp Detroit DD16 with an 18-speed and 46,000-pound rears. It also features a pneumatic blower. She currently hauls frac sand for CO3 Energy out of Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Canadian spot market ends 2019 on high note
TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s spot market ended 2019 with a strong fourth quarter, with load volumes increasing and truck volumes on the decline, according to the latest data from TransCore Link Logistics. Fourth quarter load volumes were up 7% comparedR…
Canadians in running for TCA driver, owner-operator awards
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Canadian drivers are being considered for the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) 2019 Company Driver of the Year and Owner Operator of the Year awards. Three finalists in each category were named on Jan. 8. They were chosen……