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Trucker Tom Podcast #1180 — Just Following Orders

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Just Following Orders

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Read the health bill! Not as easy as you think

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Virtual truck beauty contest opens Monday
HOUSTON, Texas – The 38th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be going virtual this year, its organizer announced Tuesday. The truck beauty contest will accept entries Aug 10-2, and winners will be announced daily Sept. 14-18 on social channels, Shell Rotella said. “North American truck drivers have faced unprecedented challenges on the road this year […]
$30-M truck parking facility coming to North Surrey
SURREY, B.C. – Work begins this month on a new truck parking facility in North Surrey, B.C., as part of a $30-million project funded by the federal and provincial government. Built on provincially owned land on the north side of Hwy. 17, below and east of the Port Mann Bridge, the facility will have room […]
DTNA introduces new engineering and technology leader
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) new senior vice-president of engineering and technology was working on artificial intelligence (AI) before most people knew it was a thing. Dr. Rainer Muller-Finkeldei was introduced to the truck press today, after being promoted to his new position as well as to DTNA’s operating committee. In his […]
WIT honors truckers with photo contest
PLOVER, Wisc. – HERoes of the Highway is the subject of this year’s photo contest being organized by Women In Trucking (WIT). “We are inspired by your hero-like strength, not only during these challenging times, but always,” the association said in an announcement posted on its website. “So, for this year’s photo contest, get out […]
First Brands Group acquires Raybestos, Luberfiner brands
CLEVELAND, Ohio – First Brands Group has acquired the Raybestos and Luberfiner brands to its portfolio, through its acquisitions of Brake Parts Inc., and Champion Laboratories. The company, formerly known as Trico Group, said the acquisitions are effective immediately. “We are excited to add Raybestos and Luberfiner comprehensive product lines to our market-leading portfolio of […]
Kraus stepping down from HDMA helm
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Heavy-Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) – the commercial vehicle division of the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) — is looking for a new leader. Tim Kraus has announced he will step down as president and CEO on Feb. 21, and the association says an active search is currently underway for his […]
Motion acquires TRC Hydraulics
DIEPPE, N.B. – Motion Industries, a subsidiary of Genuine Parts Companies, has acquired TRC Hydraulics – a supplier of hydraulic products and services in Atlantic Canada. TRC Hydraulics has been in business since 1986, and last year had expanded into the U.S. by opening a facility near Spartanburg, S.C. “This is a fantastic opportunity to […]
TFI International buys Keith Hall & Sons Transport
BURFORD, Ont. – TFI International has acquired Keith Hall & Sons Transport, a family-run hauler of liquid and dry foods and general freight. TFI’s latest addition generates about $30 million in annual revenue, and has more than 100 full-time company drivers as well as about 20 part-time company drivers and owner-operators. It runs nearly 120 […]
Road tests returning to 42 DriveTest Centres
TORONTO, Ont. – Commercial driver road tests will expand to 42 DriveTest locations across Ontario as the province moves into the second phase of a reopening plan for the facilities. The change, coming Aug. 4, will coincide with the addition of Class G2 road tests, and Class M2 and Class M motorcycle road tests. The […]
Canada’s economy recovering, but still well below pre-pandemic levels
TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s real GDP rebounded by 4.5% in May, following two months of unprecedented declines, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada released July 31. However, economic activity remained 15% below February’s pre-pandemic level. For trucking, the important goods producing GDP numbers were up 8%, with 17 of 20 industrial sectors posting […]
Fleets make the case for hair tests to screen truck drivers
ACTON, Ma. — Fleets that have implemented hair testing for illegal drugs in addition to the DOT-mandated urine testing for commercial truck drivers say not only is it the right thing to do, but it also offers benefits that fleets might not think about. In a July 29 webinar from Psychemedics, which is a major […]
Freightliner’s electric trucks pass 300,000-mile marker
PORTLAND, Ore. – Freightliner’s battery-electric Innovation Fleet has now put on 300,000 miles in real-world applications, the company announced. The 30-truck fleet of medium- and heavy-duty trucks is designed to test integration of the technology into large scale commercial transportation operations. “Co-creation with our customers is a cornerstone of Freightliner’s unique approach to the market,” […]
Don’t wait to prepare for ELD mandate, CTA says
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is encouraging fleets to begin working with electronic logging device (ELD) suppliers ahead of a scheduled June 12, 2021 deadline that will mandate the equipment. Trucks operating in Canada will be limited to using devices that go through a third-party certification process to ensure devices comply with […]
Hamilton updating Truck Plan
HAMILTON, Ont. – Hamilton, Ont. is undergoing a comprehensive review of its truck routes, and is seeking feedback from the trucking industry. “The City of Hamilton is recognized as a goods movement gateway between Southern Ontario and international markets as a result of the goods movement corridors (rail lines, highways) and intermodal freight facilities (airport, […]
Alberta to eliminate 10,000 commercial carrier permits through regulatory update
EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta will eliminate 10,000 commercial carrier permits as of Jan. 1 as it updates regulations to reflect equipment like wide-base single tires, tridems, and stinger-steer auto carriers. The province’s Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation has not been updated in decades, and doesn’t reflect modern vehicle configurations and equipment, according to the […]
FSRA seeks members for insurance panel
TORONTO, Ont. – Runaway vehicle insurance rates will soon get a regulatory oversight, thanks to a panel being set up by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA). The Technical Advisory Committee for Auto Insurance Data and Analytics Strategy will explore the way auto insurance, including commercial vehicle insurance, is regulated in Ontario, the […]
Drugs worth US$6M seized from truck
BUFFALO, N.Y. – There has been yet another drug bust at the Peace Bridge in Buffalo, N.Y., this time in a commercial shipment manifested as cement. The incident happened July 22, when officers seized about 3,000 pounds of marijuana with a street value of US$6 million from a truck arriving from Canada, U.S. Customs and […]
Essential Trailer takes to the road
BOLTON, Ont. – The Essential Trailer has made its first trip, pulled behind a Titanium Transportation tractor. Titanium signed on as the first Platinum sponsor and will get to put the trailer into service for several weeks. It will then be pulled by other carriers who’ve supported the initiative. Funds raised through NAL Insurance’s Thank […]
Why a cyber incident response plan is critical for fleets
TORONTO, Ont. – Amid a flurry of warnings, a Canadian cybersecurity expert is urging carriers to take proactive measures, and deploy a cyber incident response plan to avoid any costly surprises. “If they prepare, they are going to be able to respond quicker and better, and they will have less of an impact on their […]
ATA MC&E going virtual
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) annual Management Conference & Exhibition will be held virtually this year. In a letter to members, president Chris Spear wrote: “Unfortunately the state of Colorado and the City of Aurora have recently put additional restrictions in place that will not allow us to continue with an in-person […]