Lawmakers in New Mexico are considering a bill that would establish a new lower speed limit for commercial trucks traveling through the state. SB 226, or the TRUCK TRACTOR MAX SPEED LIMIT bill was introduced on January 31, 2025, by Sen. George Muñoz.If passed, the bill “establishes a maximum speed limit of 65 miles per ...more
The owner of a duty free shop at the US/Canada border says that the number of trucks heading into the United States has dropped drastically since the discussion of tariffs started. Simon Resch, the owner of a duty free shop along the border in Emerson, Manitoba, Canada says that the border has seen a huge ...more
Ontario Slaps 25% Tax Increase on Electricity Exports to US
Ontario Premier Doug Ford holds a news conference in Toronto on March 4. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) TORONTO — Ontario’s premier, the leader of Canada’s most populous province, announced that effective March 10 it is charging 25% more for electricity to 1.5 million Americans in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war. ...more
Lite-Check Introduces Stryker 1000 Trailer Tester
(Lite-Check) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Lite-Check has introduced the Stryker 1000, a diagnostic tool that the company touted as “the next-generation trailer tester addressing smart trailer technology combining the winning Inspector 930 capabilities with new features.” The Lite-Check technology has been around for 40 years, said Skyler Davis, director of product support for the company. “This ...more
Trova Announces Launch of Battery-Electric Terminal Tractor
Trova CEO Patrick Collignon says, "The first product to market is what we are launching here at TMC.” (John Sommers II for Transport Topics) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Trova Commercial Vehicles on March 9 announced the launch of a battery-electric terminal tractor as its first product to hit the market. Trova was founded in 2020 with ...more
Management Buyout Rumor Boosts ZIM
A cargo ship loaded with ZIM containers leaves a port. (ZIM Integrated Shipping Services) Israeli shipping company ZIM Integrated Shipping Services attracted interest at the end of last week, posting a rise of almost 5% in its stock price, after investment website Street Insider cited a source saying that the company’s CEO Eli Glickman was ...more
Nissan Tests Driverless Vehicles on City Streets
Nissan's driverless vehicle drives along a street in Yokohama in February. (Nissan Motor Corp. via AP) YOKOHAMA, Japan — The van makes its way slowly but surely through the city streets, braking gently when a car swerves into its lane. But its steering wheel is turning on its own, and there’s no one in the ...more
Canada’s New Leader: Tariffs Remain Until US Shows ‘Respect’
Mark Carney, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, speaks after being announced the winner at the Liberal Leadership Event in Ottawa on March 9. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP) Canada will keep in place its retaliatory tariffs against U.S.-made products as long as President Donald Trump persists with a trade war, said Mark ...more
Tesla Semi, Smart Trailers and More Showcased at TMC
Tesla's zero-emission Class 8 Semi offers a range of up to 500 miles on a single charge. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tesla Semi, an electric-powered trailer and a variety of connected vehicle technologies were among the innovations on display outside Music City Center as fleet maintenance leaders gathered for the annual meeting ...more