B.C. pilots vehicle-to-grid bidirectional charging

Lion Electric is one of several companies that are participating in a B.C. pilot project aimed at providing the feasibility of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, in which electric vehicles not only…

Economic Trucking Trends: Spot market improved in November, but remains ‘flush’ with capacity

Good news this week from Loadlink Technologies, which has noted a continuing improvement in Canadian spot market load postings and a corresponding tightening of capacity. Motive tracks truck visits to…

Truck driver who caused deadly Broncos crash loses latest bid to stay in Canada

A judge has dismissed applications from the truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan and was fighting deportation back to India. Jaskirat Singh Sidhu was sentenced to…

Greenlane to work with Uber Freight to identify EV charging needs

Commercial truck charging network provider Greenlane is working with Uber Freight to help identify key locations to install charging infrastructure for electric commercial trucks. Greenlane is a joint venture between…

The Top 10 trucking innovations of 2023

Sluggish freight volumes, rising costs, ongoing parts shortages and supply chain disruptions, and falling rates resulting from excess capacity defined the trucking industry in 2023. But if you’re looking to…

Dual cable charger available from InCharge

InCharge Energy has come out with a dual Level 2 charger that can simultaneously charge two vehicles at 19.2 kW on both cables. InCharge says its…

Pete adds Fusion Stop and Auto-Go to Model 579

Peterbilt is now offering Fusion Stop and Auto-Go as part of its Bendix Fusion collision mitigation suite on the Model 579. The new feature aids drivers…

Electric drayage vehicles, terminal tractors can make intermodal cleaner shipping option

A new report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) highlights opportunities to slash transportation emissions through the increased use of intermodal. Supplementing rail with zero-emission drayage vehicles…

New spreaders for Fontaine Magnitude lowbeds

Fontaine Specialized has improved its line of hydraulic equalizing spreaders on its Magnitude Series lowbed trailers. Benefits include improved geometry to more easily raise the rear…

Endurant XD available in vocational Freightliner, Western Star trucks

The Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies Endurant XD automated transmission is now available in the Freightliner 114SD and Western Star 47X and 49X with Cummins engines.

More investment needed to meet electric truck charging requirements

Canada’s ambitious timelines to decarbonize the nation’s medium- and heavy-duty trucks is achievable, but will require the fast deployment of charging infrastructure and much more investment than has been allocated…

Fleets spending more on safety: ATA

The U.S. trucking industry spent US$14 billion on safety-related technology and training, according to a study by the American Trucking Associations (ATA). That was up more than 40% since the…

Mullen Group’s 2024 business plan reflects resilient economy

Mullen Group had outlined its 2024 business plan which will see it make $80 million in capital investments, including $10 million that will be spent on sustainability and emissions reductions.

Economic Trucking Trends: Class 8 orders remain strong, dry van rates lead spot market gains

The latest Class 8 orders suggest fleets are still confidently placing orders despite weak freight conditions and overcapacity in the market, with ACT Research characterizing the truck market as “solid,…

Lion’s battery packs receive final certification

Lion Electric has announced it has received final certification for its medium-duty battery pack, the LionBattery MD. The lithium-ion battery pack is designed to power the company’s medium-duty trucks and…