John Smith

Ajax, Toronto

Vice President, Editorial at Truck News

A gangly wordsmith who focuses on all things trucking.

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Articles

TFI International looks to 'redomicile' in U.S.

2 months ago | trucknews.com | John Smith |JOhn Smith

TFI International — Canada’s largest trucking fleet — is looking to formally relocate to the U.S.Announcing its 2024 earnings today, the fleet said it “intends to pursue re-domiciliation from Canada to the United States,” noting that it has traded on the New York Stock Exchange since February 2020, and that 70% of its operations and a “plurality” of shareholders are already based in the country.
Major disruption ahead on main East Midlands Railway route between Nottingham and London this Christmas | YourWorld Eastwood

Nov 29, 2024 | yourworld.net | John Smith |JOhn Smith

This Christmas, from Saturday, December 21 to Sunday, December 29, Network Rail is carrying out major route improvement work. This includes replacing overhead electric power lines which will allow the introduction of EMR's new Aurora bi-mode fleet next year.
The Different Forms of Driver Negligence That Leads to Truck Accidents

Nov 27, 2024 | finehomesandliving.com | John Smith |JOhn Smith

Truck accidents rank high among the most destructive traffic accidents. Truck collisions frequently cause serious injuries, fatalities, and significant property damage. Driver negligence, which can take many different forms, is often the cause of these accidents. Understanding how negligence contributes to truck accidents is crucial for identifying the fault and seeking justice. A local lawyer can help you to a great extent.
Got opinions about EVs in CT? DOT wants to hear from you

May 31, 2024 | ctmirror.org | JOhn Smith |John Smith |Connecticut Public |Gabby DeBenedictis

While many think electric vehicles are the future, present day efforts to get to that future in Connecticut have been fraught with obstacles. In the face of resistance from the right and the left, the Lamont administration has shelved its plan to phase out sales in Connecticut of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. In 2024’s first Connecticut legislative session, a bill that would have created a forty-person committee to study how to effect a transition to electric vehicles statewide .
Truck Trends: How do hydrogen fuel cells work?

Apr 1, 2024 | trucknews.com | JOhn Smith |John Smith

Much of the spotlight around zero-emission vehicles focuses on battery electric equipment. Hydrogen-powered fuel cells continue to show promise for those who need to travel longer distances between stops. Think of a Class 8 truck that can travel closer to 800 kilometers when fully fueled. But how do they work? Who are the players? What are some of the operational considerations? We’re about to explore these issues and more. I’m John G. Smith of TruckNews.com, and this is Truck Trends.
Morgan Truck Body acquires Laval's Fourgons Transit

Mar 5, 2024 | trucknews.com | John Smith |John Smith

Morgan Truck Body has acquired Fourgons Transit, a van manufacturer based in Laval, Que., establishing its 14th production site in North America. We are delighted to welcome Transit’s team members and customers to Morgan Truck Body. Transit’s expertise and leadership in van manufacturing and customer service in Canada confirms our commitment to providing van innovations to our customers in North America today and for the future, said Corby Stover, president of Morgan Truck Body.
The whole light rail set-up stinks to high heaven

Jan 22, 2024 | citynews.com.au | JOhn Smith |John Smith

“Light rail has been from the outset and remains a financial disgrace!” thunders letter writer MAX FLINT, co-ordinator of Smart Canberra TransportJACK Kershaw is perfectly correct in his criticism of the PPP (Public Private Partnership) delivery method (Letters, CN January 18), which has been used from the inception on light rail, as a stitch-up by the lead contractors and the unions to exploit (even extort) the public purse.
Goodyear and Gatik combine forces to enhance autonomous truck data

Jan 18, 2024 | trucknews.com | John Smith |John Smith

The actions of autonomous vehicles are based on a steady stream of camera, radar and LiDAR data. And now tires are contributing additional insights into the mix. Gatik, known in Canada for its autonomous box trucks being tested by Loblaw, is now incorporating Goodyear Endurance RSA tires with Goodyear SightLine technology to better guide its growing fleet.
Nikola sees hydrogen trucks at a 'tipping point'

Jan 17, 2024 | trucknews.com | John Smith |John Smith

The annual Consumer Electronic Show offers a massive showcase for the biggest news in tech. But this year’s products weren’t limited to LG’s transparent television screen. A Class 8 truck enjoyed its own time in the spotlight as it bobtailed down streets around the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Class 8 Nikola Tre offered a real-world demonstration of hydrogen fuel cells. And Nikola wasn’t the only business raising hydrogen hopes.
MirrorEye maker confident that mirror exemption will continue

Jan 12, 2024 | trucknews.com | John Smith |John Smith

Stoneridge executives remain confident that regulators will further extend an exemption which allows MirrorEye camera monitor systems to be mounted on trucks in place of traditional west coast mirrors. The manufacturer is in the final months of a five-year reprieve from rules that would otherwise require trucks to have two rear-vision mirrors.