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Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mitsubishi-Fuso launches major global hiring campaign
Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has launched its largest-ever global 'mid-career' recruitment campaign, involving countries in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. The company, a majority-owned subsidiary of Germany's Daimler Truck AG, is looking to recruit mainly professional staff ahead of its planned merger with Hino Motors. MFTBC is 89.29%-owned by Daimler Truck AG, with the remaining 10.71% of its shares held by various Mitsubishi group companies. The merger with Hino is scheduled to be formally completed at the end of the current fiscal year, in March 2026. MFTBC confirmed that more than 300 new permanent positions have become available at its operations in Japan, the United Arab Emirates and Portugal, in the areas of research and development (R&D), supply chain and quality management, procurement, international sales and aftersales, IT, finance, legal and compliance, and human resources. The truck-maker said that it aims to strengthen the Fuso brand ahead of the company's merger with Hino, with more jobs expected to be created globally after the merger is completed, as the global commercial vehicle industry tackles the challenges associated with CASE technology trends and driver shortages. MFTBC said it has a diverse global workforce, with staff of more than 65 different nationalities employed in approximately 170 markets worldwide. The company also claims to be the first automaker in Japan to introduce remote working, in 2014, and currently offers employees in Japan the option of 'flex time' and remote working. "Mitsubishi-Fuso launches major global hiring campaign" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
15 charges laid after unqualified commercial driver in uninsured vehicle stopped on Hwy. 17
Ontario Provincial Police have laid 15 charges against two individuals and a commercial vehicle operating company following a traffic stop on Highway 17 near Marathon, Ont., on July 13, 2025. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) Ontario Provincial Police have laid 15 charges against two individuals and a commercial vehicle operating company following a traffic stop on Highway 17 near Marathon. The incident occurred on Sunday, when authorities pulled over a tractor-trailer hauling a livestock trailer. Officers reported seeing the driver and passenger try to switch seats when initiating the stop. 'Officers observed the driver and passenger attempting to switch seats in an apparent effort to hide the fact that the driver wasn't properly licensed to operate the CMV.' — Ontario Provincial Police, Facebook post. Driver, passenger and company charged As a result of the incident, an 18-year-old from Southgate Township faces seven charges, including driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) without the proper licence, failing to provide a daily log or inspection report and operating a CMV without an electronic logging device or proof of insurance. The 41-year-old passenger from Dundalk was also charged with three offences, including failing to accurately complete a daily inspection report and smoking in a forested area while working. 'Neither individual could provide valid insurance, daily logs, or pre-trip inspection reports,' OPP said in a related social media post. HWY 17 CMV STOP - OPP Ontario Provincial Police have laid 15 charges against two individuals and a commercial vehicle operating company following a traffic stop on Highway 17 near Marathon, Ont., on July 13, 2025. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) Additionally, the vehicle's operating company was charged with five regulatory offences, including permitting an improperly licensed driver to operate the vehicle, failing to ensure proper daily inspections and not equipping the CMV with a required electronic logging device. Police emphasize road safety responsibility 'The OPP takes road safety seriously,' said OPP Const. Kim Rodak in the social media post. 'If you're operating a CMV, it's your responsibility to know the law and follow it.' Authorities said they urge the public to report unsafe vehicles or driving behaviours via the OPP's non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122 or dial 911 in urgent or life-threatening situations.
Forbes
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
Cell Phone Forensics: Why Trucking Defense Attorneys Fail At Plaintiff Phone Discovery—And How To Succeed
When an eighty-thousand-pound commercial vehicle collides with a passenger car, the resulting litigation can reach eight figures. Yet despite billions in annual settlements, a critical evidence source in trucking accident cases remains inconsistently accessed by defense teams: the plaintiff's smartphone. While many trucking companies routinely preserve their driver's phone for forensic examination, defense attorneys face significant challenges obtaining the same evidence from plaintiffs. This creates a fundamental asymmetry in trucking accident litigation. Today, commercial carriers are expected to rapidly preserve their driver's cell phone for forensic examination, understanding that courts generally expect cooperation and transparency from businesses involved in accidents. However, obtaining comparable access to plaintiff phones requires different strategies, targeted negotiations, and sometimes extended legal proceedings. The challenge lies in the complexity of digital evidence and the legitimate privacy concerns that fuel resistance. As a digital forensics expert, I spend much of my time educating attorneys about cell phone forensics. I know firsthand the technical requirements and strategic approaches that have proven successful in gaining access to plaintiff cell phones. Cell Phone Forensics Is Best Evidence The evidence contained in smartphones can be decisive. Cell phone forensics provides precise timestamps, location coordinates, and device interaction data that can definitively prove what someone was doing in the moments before an accident. Unlike phone bills and call detail records, forensic analysis of the physical cell phone can prove whether fingers were actually touching the screen, which applications were active, and whether notifications were seen or ignored. Most defense attorneys struggle to obtain this evidence because they approach plaintiff phone discovery the same way they would request any other document. This traditional approach consistently fails because it ignores both the technical realities of cell phone forensics and the strategic considerations that make cooperation more likely. The typical discovery cycle follows a predictable pattern: This pattern repeats frequently because the approach triggers predictable objections that courts often find persuasive when weighing individual privacy rights against discovery needs. Smartphones contain vast amounts of deeply personal information: intimate communications, financial data, medical information, photos and digital records that create a comprehensive picture of someone's private life. While plaintiff opposition reflects legitimate concerns, these can be addressed with thoughtful defense strategies. Why "Just Get the Text Messages" Won't Work In Trucking Accident Cases Many attorneys assume they can simply request "text messages and calls from the time of the accident" and sidestep privacy concerns. This approach fundamentally misunderstands how cell phone forensics works and will leave you missing the most critical evidence in trucking cases. The evidence that actually determines liability in trucking accidents requires a cell phone forensic data extraction from the physical smartphone—but not just any type of extraction. In trucking accident cases, a full file system data extraction is the gold standard. This extraction recovers forensic artifacts showing screen touches, keyboard caches revealing what was typed, application usage data, and notification interaction records. All the data must be collected upfront as a technical necessity because of how cell phone forensic tools work and to preserve the critical evidence that proves what actually happened in the moments before impact. Cell Phone Forensics: The Technical Game-Changer This technical necessity of complete data collection through full file system extraction becomes the foundation for strategic negotiations. The key insight that successful attorneys understand is that complete data collection doesn't require complete data analysis. This distinction allows for protocols that satisfy technical requirements while addressing privacy concerns through meaningful limitations on what data will actually be examined. Attempting selective data extraction during the forensic process would compromise data integrity and potentially create problems with evidence admissibility. Forensic tools cannot distinguish between "relevant" and "irrelevant" data during extraction. They must image the entire device to maintain proper evidence handling and preserve deleted information that might be crucial to understanding what happened. Moreover, attempting selective data extraction during the forensic process could compromise data integrity and potentially create problems with evidence admissibility. This technical reality provides the foundation for protocol-based negotiations that satisfy both technical requirements and privacy concerns. Getting Plaintiff Phones: The Protocol-Based Approach That Works The most successful trucking defense attorneys have moved beyond traditional discovery battles to a protocol-based approach that separates data collection from data analysis. These protocols acknowledge technical realities while providing meaningful privacy protections that make cooperation more likely. Effective protocols typically include several key elements: Clearly defined time boundaries: Shows precision and reasonableness by focusing analysis on a specific, defensible timeframe directly relevant to the accident. This addresses judicial concerns about overbreadth while ensuring you capture the critical evidence window. The narrow focus demonstrates you're conducting a targeted investigation, not a fishing expedition through the plaintiff's digital life. Professional handling requirements: Builds credibility and addresses competency concerns by specifying that only qualified digital forensics professionals will access the sensitive data. This requirement shows respect for the technical complexity of digital evidence and assures courts that the examination will follow industry standards. Comprehensive privacy protections: Directly tackles the core privacy concerns that drive plaintiff resistance by implementing specific safeguards for irrelevant personal information. These protections demonstrate genuine respect for privacy rights while preserving evidentiary value, making cooperation more likely and court approval more probable. Specific data destruction timelines: Offers concrete assurance that sensitive data won't be retained indefinitely, addressing long-term privacy exposure concerns. Written certification creates accountability and demonstrates good faith compliance with agreed-upon limitations. This approach offers a strategic advantage: it shows technical competence and genuine respect for privacy interests while keeping focus on obtaining evidence necessary to understand what happened in the critical moments before the accident. Plaintiff Phones: A Case Study In Strategic Success A recent high-stakes trucking case shows the power of the protocol approach: The Initial Challenge: The plaintiff claimed they had safely ended a phone call minutes before the accident and put their device away. Cellular carrier phone records seemed to support this claim, showing the call had ended three minutes before impact. Traditional Approach Failed: Traditional discovery requests for phone data met strong resistance. Opposing counsel argued that phone records were sufficient and that broader access violated privacy rights. The Strategic Pivot: Rather than filing a broad motion to compel, the defense team crafted a detailed protocol that: Court Success: When negotiations failed, the defense team's motion to compel included this carefully structured protocol. The court was impressed by the professional approach and meaningful limitations, finding that the protocol properly balanced the need for relevant evidence with legitimate privacy concerns. The court granted the motion, ordering the forensic examination under the proposed protocol terms. The Game-Changing Discovery: The resulting forensic examination revealed that while the phone call had indeed ended three minutes before impact, the plaintiff had immediately opened a texting application and was actively typing a message at the moment of collision. The device's interaction logs showed precise screen touches at the time of impact, and the incomplete text message was preserved in the phone's memory. Case Resolution: This evidence completely transformed the case dynamics, shifting focus from alleged truck driver negligence to documented plaintiff phone use while driving. The case ultimately settled for a fraction of the original demand. Plaintiff Phone Discovery: Critical Strategic Elements Successful phone discovery requires understanding several strategic elements that can significantly improve outcomes: The Education Component: Many resistance issues stem from genuine misunderstanding about what cell phone forensics involves. Judges and plaintiff attorneys may believe that selective data extraction is technically possible and view complete imaging requests as unnecessary overreach. Explaining technical realities builds credibility and shows that your approach stems from necessity rather than opportunism. Technical Credibility: Without proper expert support, discovery requests look like fishing expeditions rather than necessary technical requirements. Qualified digital forensics experts can explain why complete data collection is required while demonstrating how protocols protect privacy interests. Privacy Balance: Effective protocols don't dismiss privacy concerns—they address them head-on with specific, meaningful protections that demonstrate genuine respect for legitimate interests while preserving evidentiary value. Timing Considerations: Digital evidence degrades over time as devices are used, applications update, and data gets overwritten. Early action is essential to preserve potentially crucial evidence before it disappears forever. When Negotiations Fail: Court Motions Even well-crafted protocols don't guarantee cooperation. When court motions become necessary, success depends on elements that extend beyond traditional discovery arguments. Successful motions include: The most effective motions also address common objections technically and proactively. They explain why alternative methods can't provide equivalent evidentiary value and demonstrate that proposed protocols include meaningful privacy protections rather than broad, unfocused data requests. Plaintiff Cell Phone Discovery: The Path Forward The difference between success and failure often comes down to understanding subtle nuances: the specific protocol language that makes cooperation more likely, the technical explanations that build credibility with both opposing counsel and courts, and the strategic approaches that transform resistance into cooperation. In our increasingly digital reality where smartphones are central to daily life, the evidence they contain can be decisive in trucking accident litigation. For trucking defense attorneys, developing expertise in obtaining plaintiff cell phones has become essential for representing motor carriers and uncovering the full picture about what happened in the critical moments before an accident.
CTV News
08-07-2025
- CTV News
CMV driver with suspended licence charged with speeding: OPP
A commercial motor vehicle is pulled over by an OPP officer on Mon., July 7, 2025, along County Road 124 in Shelburne, Ont. A commercial vehicle driver is facing multiple charges after being pulled over by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) for speeding while his licence was suspended. According to OPP, an officer on general patrol conducted the traffic stop on County Road 124 in Shelburne Monday night after the big rig caught his attention. Police say while speaking with the driver, officers identified several Highway Traffic Act violations, resulting in charges, including driving while suspended, failing to accurately complete a daily inspection report, and speeding 49 km/h over the posted limit. The 55-year-old driver from North York was handed another licence suspension and the truck was taken to the impound yard.
CTV News
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down busy intersection in Bradford
South Simcoe Police Services arrived on the scene of a three-vehicle crash at the 11th Line and Simcoe County Road 27 in Bradford, Ont., on Mon., June 30, 2025. (SSPS) Police in Bradford are investigating a multi-vehicle collision that happened at a busy intersection. On Monday morning, South Simcoe Police Services arrived on the scene of a three-vehicle crash at the 11th Line and Simcoe County Road 27. SSPS South Simcoe Police Services arrived on the scene of a three-vehicle crash at the 11th Line and Simcoe County Road 27 in Bradford, Ont., on Mon., June 30, 2025. (SSPS) Officials say the initial investigation revealed that an eastbound Jetta allegedly failed to yield to a northbound commercial motor vehicle. A crash ensued between the truck and Jetta resulting in a third SUV being hit by the Jetta. Officers on scene ruled out alcohol and speed as a leading factor in their investigation. Minor injuries were reported in the midst of this crash. Police say the 11th Line will be closed while crews work to clean up the roadway.
