Monthly Archives: January 2018

2011 Took A Wrong Turn

January 18, 2018PodcastBoston, ma, mass, salem, turn, wrongTomWiles

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2010 Buckling Spring Keyboard

January 17, 2018PodcastTomWiles

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2010 Buckling Spring Keyboard

Alberta’s hydrogen fuel cell truck project pushing on through Covid-related delays
VANCOUVER, B.C. – An Alberta project that will put hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric trucks on the road has been pushed back due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The first fuel cell trucks, to be operated by Bison Transport and Trimac Transportation were initially supposed to be on the road in July, with on-highway testing running until […]
Commercial vehicle market recovery quicker, stronger than expected
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Heavy-Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) members responding to a September Pulse Survey said they expect their U.S. and Canada commercial vehicle business to be down an average of 27% compared to 2019. “Our sector is not one of the ones hardest hit over the course of 2020,” said Richard Anderson, director, […]
Freight volumes rise for a third consecutive month
TORONTO, Ont. — Volumes on Loadlink’s Canadian spot market rose 2% in August, the third consecutive monthly rise, according to Loadlink Technologies. Year-over-year, August load postings were also up 2% from August 2019, the loadboard operator said late Thursday. It said August’s positive performance fell in line with expectation. “For the first time, two consecutive […]
Precision Specialized to tackle most challenging oversize load yet
BURLINGTON, Ont. – It’s a move so long and complex, nothing is being left to chance. Even a mobile washroom is being taken along. Yet, the pickup and delivery locations are only about 17 kilometers apart, as the crow flies. For Precision Specialized, the 108-km journey begins Sept. 28 for what will be “by far […]
Wilson Logistics commits to 1,120 autonomous trucks
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A pilot project between autonomous trucking start-up Locomation and U.S. fleet Wilson Logistics has gone so well, that Wilson said it will convert 1,120 of its trucks to the system. The trucks will be retrofit with Locomation’s Autonomous Relay Convoy technology, with the first units delivered in early 2022, the companies say. […]
N.B. tightens trucker recruitment
FREDERICTON, N.B. – New Brunswick has joined Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia in tightening truck driver recruitment. It has established a pathway specific to transport truck drivers (NOC 7511) within the Provincial Nominee Program’s NB Skilled Worker stream. The province said Thursday the program is being streamlined in response to feedback from industry stakeholders. […]
Maximetal expanding production capabilities
ST-GEORGES, Que. – Utility truck manufacturer Maximetal is adding 10,000 sq.-ft. to its operations to keep pace with surging demand, the company announced. The new site will be around the corner from its existing 35,000 sq.-ft. main plant. It plans to increase its workforce by 10-15% in the coming months. “Expansion has been in the […]
U.S. waiver recognizing expired licences until Dec. 31
TORONTO, Ont. – U.S. regulators have issued a new waiver that will continue to recognize expired commercial driver’s licences (CDL) until Dec. 31, extending an expiry date that originally been set for Sept. 30. The waiver applies to medical exams and certification, as well as commercial driver’s licences, which have not been renewed because of […]
Navistar integrates five more telematics platforms
LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International has added five more telematics platforms to its factory-installed hardware, through a program it has dubbed Gateway Integrations. Navistar’s own telematics hardware serves as a gateway to streamline various software without the need for additional hardware through Gateway Integrations. Navistar previously announced integration with Samsara and Geotab, and has now […]
U.S. looks to better define employees, independent contractors
TORONTO, Ont. – The debate about which truck drivers are employees or independent contractors is not limited to Canada alone. On the side of the border, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) continues to sound the alarm about Driver Inc. – a business model that sees fleets misclassifying employees as independent contractors to bypass a series […]
ECONOMIC WATCH: Shippers’ conditions deteriorate as rates swing in carriers’ favor
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Shippers’ conditions deteriorated in July, falling into negative territory for the first time since August 2018, FTR reports. The FTR Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) recorded a -0.36 reading, reflecting weak market conditions and a rate environment that swung heavily in carriers’ favor. FTR projects increased capacity to push the index back into […]
Loblaw bringing Freightliner eCascadia to Canada
TORONTO, Ont. – Loblaw is scheduled to secure Canada’s first Freightliner eCascadia trucks, placing an order for five of the electric vehicles that will begin production in the first quarter of 2022. Call it the president’s choice. Canada’s largest grocer, which has made a broad commitment to reduce greenhouse gases, is already participating in a […]
Truckload turnover plunges in Q2
ARLINGTON, Va. — The annualized turnover rate at both large and small truckload carriers experienced declines of double-digit percentage points in the second quarter as the industry was roiled by the Covid-19 pandemic, the American Trucking Associations said Wednesday. In the second quarter, the turnover rate at truckload carriers with more than $30 million in […]
OTA Education Foundation unveils Erb scholarship winner
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Education Foundation has announced the recipient of the Erb Group of Companies Service to Community Scholarship. The honor goes to Mississauga resident Grace Gong, who is pursuing an honors business administration degree with a minor in health sciences through the Richard Ivey Business School at the University […]
Trucks moved transborder freight worth US$60.7B in July
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Trucks moved freight valued at US$60.7 billion between the U.S., Canada and Mexico in July, up 7.5% from the previous month, but down 4.9% from July 2019, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). Truck freight between U.S. and Canada alone was worth $26.2 billion in July, up 3.2% from […]
Advances coming to EV battery cells, charging infrastructure
TORONTO, Ont. – Electric trucks, the batteries that power them, and the infrastructure that charges those batteries have been making the news this week. At ACT Virtual Sept. 22, Volvo Trucks and Lion Electric shared details on how charging infrastructure is advancing. Volvo recently helped REMA EV Connections secure a UL certification for its Combined […]
New York tests Mack electric refuse truck
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Mack Trucks has turned over the keys to an electric refuse vehicle to New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) officials “for real-world trial”, the company said Wednesday. DSNY will base the Mack LR Electric demonstration model at its Brooklyn North 1 garage, and conduct an in-service testing on local collection […]
HDA Truck Pride streamlines management
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — HDA Truck Pride has restructured its management team with a number of appointments. The company has named Tim Shaw director of product management and Clint Carter chief commercial officer. Shaw joins HDA Truck Pride after a 29-year career with Haldex. Carter has 17 years of experience in the industry. The company […]
Amazon orders 10 Lion Electric trucks
MONTREAL, Que. – Lion Electric has reached a deal to delivery 10 battery-electric trucks to Amazon, with the first two to be delivered this year. Amazon says it will deploy the trucks in its middle mile operations, transporting items within its network. “This vehicle delivery for Amazon represents a very significant milestone for Lion. Amazon […]
Traton, TuSimple announce partnership on autonomous trucks
MUNICH, Germany — The Traton Group and TuSimple have announced a global partnership to develop self-driving trucks. As part of the deal, the truck and bus division of Volkswagen AG has also taken a minority stake in TuSimple, the two companies announced Wednesday. Traton said the first test vehicles underway are aiming for SAE Level […]

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