Welcome to a special Monday edition of Economic Trucking Trends, as I, like many of you, chose to park it over the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. But the economic news didn’t […] Source: Truck News

The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) has named Glen Burton of KAG Canada its MTA-Volvo Trucks Canada Driver of the Year. Burton, a driver with more than 30 years of experience, […] Source: Truck News

Mercedes-Benz Vans Canada has revealed details about its 2023 Model Year Sprinter, featuring all-wheel drive, transmission, engine, and connectivity enhancements. The all-wheel drive system is completely new,as is a 9G-Tronic transmission and four-cylinder diesel engine. Gasoline options will continue to be offered, too. The 2.0-liter OM 654 diesel engine comes from Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, and

Werner Enterprises is working with Kodiak Robotics to test self-driving trucks on a lane between Dallas, Texas, and Lake City, Fla. The trucks completed four trips, with a human safety driver, in an August trial. Kodiak says the demonstration showcases the ability to set up an autonomous trucking lane using a hub model. “Working with

Vancouver-based Keycafe has introduced a software integration between its internet-connected key management solution with Fleetio’s vehicle fleet management software suite.  Keycafe’s CEO Clayton Brown and Meghan Saunders, partner marketing manager of Alabama-based Fleetio made the announcement on Wednesday. “The integration between the industry leaders allows vehicle fleet managers to take advantage of a truly remote

U.S. regulators are adopting tougher standards for the rear impact guards on trailers, mirroring Canadian rules designed to better protect the occupants of light vehicles at crash speeds up to 56 km/h. Previous standards were based on speeds of 48 km/h, and the upgraded guards will need to withstand higher forces when a car hits

Maxon has produced its first Tuk-A-Way GPT liftgate at its new Monterrey, Mexico, manufacturing plant. It says production is now fully ramped up at the plant and units have begun […] Source: Truck News

Western IntermodeX has acquired Quickload Logistics — a company that among other services offers drayage support at the Port of Prince Rupert, B.C. Western IntermodeX operates a cross dock at the Port of Vancouver Logistics Hub, under the Interhold brand, as well as multimodal transload facilities in Richmond and Prince Rupert, running under the Coast

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has promoted Brian Daniels to the role of vice-president – vocational national accounts. He takes over Nov. 1 from Richard Saward, who is retiring after 42 years with the company. “On behalf of the entire DTNA team, we would like to congratulate Brian Daniels on his promotion to vice-president –

Ontario-based C8 Energy has signed a $12.3 million deal to be the North American master distributor for the SkelStart Engine Start Module. The module has already secured success in Europe and is now available throughout the U.S. and Canada.  “Until now, U.S. fleets have been at the mercy of their maintenance practices and the weather