Transport and Logistics Network
by John G Smith
John G. Smith is the editorial director of Newcom Media’s trucking and supply chain publications — including Today’s Trucking, trucknews.com, TruckTech, Transport Routier, Inside Logistics, Waste & Recycling, and Road Today. The a…
Navistar has officially unveiled its million-square-foot San Antonio Manufacturing Plant, opening the doors to a facility that can produce battery-electric and combustion-driven Class 6-8 trucks on the same line.
Production at the plant, in which Navis…
Ontario’s provincial government has unveiled proposed regulations that would give police more powers when responding to protests that block international border crossings, such as the “Freedom Convoy” supporters who shut down the Ambassador Bridge.
The…
The work stoppage at CP Rail could not have come at a worse time for Canadians and the government wants a deal to end the impasse immediately, said federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan.
But O’Regan was not ready to discuss the possibility o…
Daisy and Lily are a couple no more.
The two nicknamed Peterbilt 579s had been connected by electronic handshakes to establish tight following distances for on-road truck platooning trials conducted by the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA).
Su…
Supporters of battery-electric vehicles often highlight the promise of reduced maintenance. The trucks will have 30% fewer parts than their combustion-powered counterparts, after all. Say goodbye to the in-frame overhauls and EGR valves.
But the charge…
Fleet managers walking the halls of the Green Truck Summit in Indianapolis shared a common goal of reducing emissions. But the journey to sustainable trucking can still include some unique challenges depending on the application.
Representatives from m…
If there’s one common warning for upfitters working on battery-electric vehicles it’s this: Don’t just drill baby drill. The unfamiliar wiring tucked underneath could be dangerous.
“We have no-drill zones,” explained Adrian Steel chief engineer George …
Quebec-headquartered Lion Electric is building on its Lion6 electric truck lineup, establishing partnerships with no fewer than four businesses.
An electric refrigerated concept vehicle with a 24-foot body has been developed with Morgan Truck Body and …
Shyft Group, a specialty vehicle manufacturer and upfitter, is entering the electric vehicle race with Blue Arc EV Solutions.
The first three offerings will include an EV chassis, an all-electric Class 3 delivery walk-in van, and remote-controlled char…