To most North American truckers, the Webasto brand is synonymous with fuel-fired bunk heaters and coolant heaters. Those aware of the broader business might be inclined to mention automotive sunroofs. But the company is also looking to apply its expertise to electric vehicles. You can already see the working pieces powering pre-production models of Zeus …
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Ontario and Quebec police have collectively laid 11 charges in the wake of a multi-year investigation into driver training schemes that allegedly involved unlicensed training schools, interpreters completing knowledge tests for students, and more. The investigation began in Quebec, based on leads from Societe d’Assurance Automobile du Quebec (SAAQ) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). …
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Quebec’s 278 roadside inspectors, members of the Quebec Brotherhood of Roadside Inspectors (FCCRQ), are not participating in the North American Roadcheck inspection blitz this week, TruckNews.com has learned. The Quebec roadside inspectors have been without a contract since March 2020. The 72-hour Roadcheck blitz, coordinated by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, runs May 17-19. The …
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Freight metrics continue to head south, according to ACT Research’s State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 Report. The industry forecaster said freight-related metrics that began to deteriorate in March have continued into early May. “In additional to deteriorating freight-related metrics, there appears to be little relief from the three key macro-related themes of 2022: …
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In the race to slash truck emissions, Tucker Perkins wants the trucking industry and regulators to look beyond exhaust stacks alone. Using a “well-to-wheels” analysis that considers how energy is produced, and factors like the energy losses in transmission lines, vehicles with propane engines are responsible for lower greenhouse gases than their battery-electric counterparts, the …
Young people were more likely to be laid off during the Covid-19 pandemic, but there was a surge in women taking on delivery jobs during the same time period. Those were a couple revelations from Trucking HR Canada CEO Angela Splinter, who spoke May 17 at the first in-person event by networking group Delta Nu …
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Mover AMJ Campbell has re-upped as a partner with Atlas Canada for another 25 years. “It is a momentous day in AMJ and Atlas Canada’s history together,” said Fred Haladay, president and COO, Atlas Canada. “A true sign of a wonderful partnership that will guarantee benefit and growth for the future of both organizations over …
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Geotab’s electronic logging device (ELD) has been third-party certified, giving it Transport Canada’s stamp of approval for use in Canada. The news was welcomed by Canadian Geotab resellers. “Since our inception, Geotab and Attrix have identified a critical need in the industry for an innovative and flexible ELD fleet management solution that can easily adapt …
Smaller engines that power transportation refrigeration units (TRUs) will not escape scrutiny as the trucking industry faces the broader challenge of decarbonizing commercial vehicles. In fact, there are already aggressive timelines in place to phase out diesel-powered TRUs in California. Truck-mounted TRUs for vehicles based in the state must transition to zero emissions beginning immediately. …
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Titanium Transportation smashed its revenue record in the first quarter, generating $136 million and producing $5.97 million in profit – a 410% year over year increase. Truck transportation revenue was up 26% to $49.3 million, while logistics revenue rose 85% to $87.9 million. The company’s five U.S. 3PL offices contributed $54.9 million of that, up …