Truckers do not hold driver-facing cameras (DFCs) in high regard, with users giving them an approval score of 2.24 on a 0-to-10 scale, the latest American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) […] Source: Truck News
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The Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) has reopened between Hope and Merritt to essential commercial vehicles only following a month of extensive repairs, the B.C. government said in a press release on Monday. The highway was closed by multiple washouts on Nov. 14. “The people who build and maintain roads in B.C. have a reputation second
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Retail prices of used Class 8 trucks dropped 3% between January and February, ACT Research reports in its latest analysis of the U.S. market. Compared to February 2022, this February’s […] Source: Truck News
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Torc Robotics is opening a technology and software development center in Stuttgart, Germany. The independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck develops SAE Level 4 self-driving vehicle software for heavy-duty vehicles. Torc Europe will support the development of the Level 4 autonomous virtual driver for deployment in autonomous trucks in the U.S. Torc Europe, an independent entity
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FPInnovations is currently developing a hybrid trailer for forestry operations, with plans to replace a conventional trailer axle with an electrically powered drive axle. The project, worth approximately $2.5 million, is being carried out under Natural Resources Canada’s Clean Growth Program (CGP). Among the promised benefits of the hybrid system, FPInnovations claims: fuel savings of
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The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) honored and thanked industry members recently at the first in-person fall awards gala since 2019. “Our industry members have given their all over the past couple of years. The 2021 MTA Fall Awards Gala is an extra-special evening for our members to take some time to pause, reflect, and celebrate how
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Mullen Group doubts its business units will match strong 2022 results in the face of an uncertain economy and slowing global trade, but the fleet’s 2023 business plans still reflect a good year to come. While trucking rates pushed higher last year as shippers struggled to move stranded freight, supply chains have normalized, senior executive
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The same Canadian highways that serve as corridors for freight are also used to move the victims of human trafficking. But a new online training resource is engaging the truckers who travel these routes in the fight against the crime. “This survivor-led human trafficking online training for professional drivers will help assist drivers in knowing
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Caledon does not tolerate illegal truck parking, and in the past six months the Ontario municipality has secured no fewer than three legal victories against companies and property owners for […] Source: Truck News
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As much as truckers focus on the road ahead, plenty of damage is caused when trucks collide with things that sit behind their trailers. Tom Boehler, the Erb Group’s senior director of safety and compliance, offers several tips that can help eliminate backing accidents. 1. Get out and look The process begins with a central
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