FlowBelow comes out with aero systems for tanker and flatdeck fleets

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — FlowBelow Aero, a company that produces wheel covers and fairings for tractors and trailers, has introduced a new system for flatdeck and tanker fleets. The introduction was…

SmartTruck unveils new fairing to optimize trailer gap

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — SmartTruck today unveiled a new LeadEdge top fairing, which it says helps optimize trailer gap and manage airflow over the top of the trailer. The company’s latest…

Rates, capacity, driver availability and technology discussed by leading shippers and carriers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Representatives of leading shippers and carriers shared a stage at this year’s Surface Transportation Summit, where they discussed key trends affecting their businesses. Doug Munro, president and…

Six questions to ask before making an acquisition

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A panel of M&A deal-makers was assembled at the Surface Transportation Summit earlier this week, to shed light on how to successfully acquire and integrate a company…

NHTSA grants petition to create rulemaking that would mandate collision mitigation systems

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted a petition for rulemaking that would require heavy trucks to be equipped with forward collision mitigation systems.

Volvo dealers taking steps to improve uptime

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks dealers that adopt a standardized process to expedite repairs and provide more transparent information to customers will soon receive a special Certified Uptime Center designation.

Aveda Transportation slashes costs as oil prices remain low

CALGARY, Alta. — Aveda Transportation announced it is taking further cost-cutting measures and seeking a new president and CEO as it adjusts to a prolonged downturn in the oil and…

McWilliams Moving to raise awareness of distracted driving

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — McWilliams Moving and Storage says it’s “taking action against distraction” and will launch a distracted driving initiative Oct. 20. The company’s vehicles will be adorned with prominently…

MACK THROWS A PARTY

On Monday, I travelled to Hagerstown, Md., where Mack was celebrating the inauguration of a new axle line at its powertrain plant there. This was quite the party, with AC/DC…

CURRENCY CONCERNS

Our own Surface Transportation Summit was held earlier this week and it attracted a record crowd of more than 400 people, representing some of Canada’s top shippers and carriers. Some…

WHAT A CONVOY!

Oct. 5 I travelled to Woodstock to witness the Convoy for a Cure, organized by Joanne Mackenzie and her ever-growing team of helpful volunteers. What an event! What a nasty…

DRIVING THE MERCEDES METRIS

Mercedes-Benz has a new cargo van, which it says has been right-sized for urban environments. The Metris, based on the European Vito, fills a gap in the marketplace. It’s a…

Northbridge exec discusses emerging risks and the need for innovation

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Two key trends affecting the Canadian transportation industry today are the disparity between the US and Canadian economies, and the weakness of the Canadian dollar. That was…

Fleets experiencing sticker shock with low loonie

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The challenges brought on by a low-value loonie was among the topics that came up several times during the Surface Transportation Summit here today. David Zavitz, senior…

Weathering economic volatility

Fleets big and small face the same challenges