Driver turnover dropping at U.S. fleets

ARLINGTON, VA - Driver turnover at large truckload fleets has plunged to 71%, reaching the lowest point in six years, the American Trucking Associations reports. The rate has now dropped for four straight quarters.

Quebec renews support for natural gas trucks

MONTREAL, QC - Quebec's latest budget has renewed the Ecocamionnage (green trucking) program until 2020 and offers more financial support to those who want to fuel up with natural gas. And $20.5 million continues to be available to expand the fueling network.

Purolator, Teamsters avoid strike

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Purolator has reached a tentative agreement with Teamsters Canada, avoiding a strike that led the courier to temporarily stop accepting packages on March 28. It now returns to normal operations.

Capacity is tight, but rates will rise: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Analysts at FTR are reporting a tighter freight capacity for shippers this year, but believe that "regulatory drag" will likely be slowed under the Trump Administration and a Republican-controlled US Congress.

OTA seeking hero, top driver

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Trucking Association is looking for nominees for 2017 Volvo Trucks/OTA Ontario Truck Driver of the Year and the Bridgestone/OTA Truck Hero Award.

Bergstrom promotes two directors

ROCKFORD, IL - Bergstrom, which makes climate control systems for commercial vehicles, has promoted Joe Kirby to director of fleet sales and market intelligence. George Lamoureux has been named director of new and advanced product introduction.

Braswell replaces Kirk at TMC

ARLINGTON, VA - Management changes continue at the American Trucking Associations (ATA) with Robert Braswell now serving as acting executive director of the group's Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC).

PeopleNet answers the need for speed

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - PeopleNet is connecting its ConnectedFleet platform to 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks - and says it is the first fleet management provider to do so.

Purolator stops accepting packages, prepares for strike

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Purolator has stopped accepting shipments as it prepares for a potential strike by Teamsters Canada.

Vote on Thunder Bay truck restrictions delayed

THUNDER BAY, ON - Thunder Bay, Ontario has delayed a vote that would restrict the travel of vehicles weighing more than 15,000 kilograms on city streets and shift them to routes including highways 11, 17 and 61.

Eaton Vehicle Group names new president

DUBLIN, IRELAND – João V. Faria has been appointed president of Eaton’s Vehicle Group effective May 1 — succeeding Kenneth F. Davis who will retire August 1. …

Battery-powered AC

Bergstrom's new NITE Phoenix Space Saving Innovation (SSI) system, which offers battery-powered air conditioning, comes with Bluetooth controls and fits into any sleeper.

Isuzu engine durability

Isuzu has increased the B10 rating of its 4HK1-TC diesel engine to about 600,000 kilometers. This is the point where 10% of engines would require a major repair or…

Lineup of visibility products

Ancra International, known for cargo handling and restraint systems, has launched a new lineup of wearables, flags, banners and reflectors.

Mack Super Econodyne Direct

Mack has combined its Super Econodyne spec' with a direct drive version of its mDrive Automated Manual Transmission, boosting fuel economy by as much as 1%. The option is designed for trucks with Gross Combination Weights of less than 80,000 pounds and remain in top gear for most of the time.