Truck West May 2013

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Schneider National reduces cargo theft rates for sixth straight year

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National has reported declines in cargo theft rates for the sixth consecutive year. The company’s 2012 security results – including a 40% decline in full-truckload thefts and a 50% reduction in total...

Motor carrier confidence weak despite volume increases in Q2: OTA survey

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ontario motor carriers continue to be uncertain about industry prospects despite recent improvements in volumes, according to the results of the Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA) second quarter survey of business...

Daimler’s global engine strategy paying off

WOERTH & GAGGENAU, Germany -- Despite a volatile global truck market, Daimler Trucks’ vast global presence and unified engine strategy has helped the company retain its position as the largest truck manufacturer in the world.

The Guarantee Company launches specialized transportation division

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Guarantee Company of North America has announced it is entering the transportation sector with a suite of specialized insurance offerings.

News First Midweek – 2013-05-02

Truck News May 2013

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Shaw Tracking wins pair of awards from Intermec

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Shaw Tracking has been recognized as Intermec’s Service Partner of the Year and North American Transportation and Logistics Partner of the Year. The Service Partner of the Year award recognizes Shaw Tracking as the...

MTO gives 18-month extension for transition to new safety standard

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has extended the transition period for carriers to comply with National Safety Code Standard 11B "Periodic Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections" until Jan. 1, 2015, the Ontario Trucking...

Up in the air

WHITBY, Ont. – Single-truck owner/operators, particularly those serving niche markets, are finding it more difficult – and much more expensive – to find insurance, thanks to a rapidly changing insurance landscape that’s...

Do you know a special owner/operator?

I knew I was opening a can of worms when I wrote last month that tampering with, or deleting, emissions systems was a short-sighted solution for frustrated fleet owners and owner/operators. I don’t think any one issue has touched the...

The SmartWay to fuel savings

With fuel being such a large and volatile part of every carrier’s costs, can there be any better strategy than striving towards the best fuel efficiency your fleet can reasonably attain? What if pursuing such a strategy also helped your...

Exploring a dynamic Quebec highway map

MONTREAL, Que. – Old maps get some people cross-eyed with excitement, but dynamic maps, like the one Transports Quebec has on its Web site, are where it’s at for jacked-in truckers. Its route map, updated on March 15, is the most...

The importance of having a support network

So you found that deep desire to make a lifestyle change, then you took it one step further and put a plan together to tackle that change. Doing this filled you with energy and motivation for the first month but you’re discovering that...

Trying to maintain a positive outlook

Taking my own advice, I’m going to be positive this month, so I apologize in advance for any disappointment this may cause.First up, a shout-out to Bison Transport, for listening to their drivers. A friend of mine works there and came...