Regulations Senate report says Canada “ill-prepared” for driverless vehicles February 1, 2018 OTTAWA, Ont. – A new report from the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications has suggested Canada is “ill-prepared” for the arrival of driverless vehicles. The committee studied emerging driverless…
Technology The perilous path to autonomy January 25, 2018 My biggest automotive concern over the holidays was the crummy fuel economy my new gasoline-powered car was getting. With my scandalous Volkswagen TDI, I could go 1,000 kilometers on a…
Software New Speedee software helps dispatchers January 22, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Speedee Transport has released a new software it says will maximize scheduling efficiency and minimize shipment. SpeedeeGo Trucking Dispatch comes with EDI integration capabilities, live GPS tracking,…
Equipment Cummins Westport natural gas engine gets key emissions certifications January 4, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Cummins Westport’s 2018 ISX12N natural gas engine has been certified by the U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and California’s Air Resources Board (ARB). The ISX12N meets ARB’s…
Software Blackberry Radar now available to Pana-Pacific customers December 18, 2017 WATERLOO, Ont. – Blackberry Ltd. has partnered with Pana-Pacific to offer its asset tracking solution to more than 2,800 commercial dealers across North America. During the announcement, Philip Poulidis, senior…
Business Management ELD Day December 5, 2017 As the clock counts down to the Dec. 18 electronic logging device mandate in the U.S., many fleets have yet to implement a solution
Equipment Versatility a key feature for upcoming Sprinter van release December 4, 2017 STUTTGART, Germany – With the unveiling of its new Sprinter van on the horizon early 2018, Mercedes-Benz provided insight into how it developed what it called “the perfect solution to…
Sustainability NAIT partners with industry to offer low-carbon fuel to long-haul segment November 9, 2017 EDMONTON, Alta. – The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) has partnered with industry stakeholders to bring low-carbon fuel that can withstand all weather conditions to the long-haul truck segment.
Business Management Opinions mixed October 24, 2017 Panel voices concern, optimism for impact technology and Millennials will have on industry
Technology Government collaboration required on automated trucks October 22, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. – State and federal governments must work together to ensure consistency in developing a regulatory framework for automated vehicles. That was the message from Kirk Steudle, director of…
Sponsored Business Management ‘The Movement of Anything’ | Is the Canadian Trucking Industry Ready? July 20, 2017 The trucking industry in Canada not only prides itself on being relationship focused, but on utilizing traditional operational methods as well. With over 300,000 truck drivers across Canada, many…
