News First – 2017-04-24

Volvo debuts new regional haul tractor…

Introducing Volvo’s New VNR Regional Haul

MONTREAL, Que. — Volvo’s new VNR regional haul truck made a flashy debut at ExpoCam this week, in front hundreds of customers, dealers, and industry press. The truck, which…

TBEI’s Tina Albright elected to NTEA board of trustees

LAKE CRYSTAL, MN - Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI) has announced the election of Tina Albright, vice-president of human relations of TBEI, to the NTEA board of trustees.

Former PM Mulroney to attend OTA exec conference

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has announced former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney will headline a lineup of special guest speakers at the OTA's annual executive conference in November.

Fleetio launches GPS tracking product

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Fleetio has announced the launch of a new smartphone based product called Fleetio Drive that will help fleets track GPS location and driver behaviour.

Omnitracs offers eco-friendly tips ahead of Earth Day

DALLAS, TX - Nations around the world will be celebrating Earth Day this Saturday and fleet management software provider, Omnitracs, has shared some tips on how fleet owners can take proactive steps to the environmental impact of their fleets.

Annual CITT Golf Tournament

  Registration of $175.00 per player includes: cart, green fees, steak and chicken buffet dinner, BBQ lunch, on-course contests, goodie bags etc.  There is an “Early Bird” draw for anyone…

What do women want from an employer?

Two female HR executives discuss the difference between what men and women are looking for when it comes from employers.

Alberta highway projects receive major investment

EDMONTON, AB - The governments of Canada and Alberta have announced they will be providing over $500 million combined in funding for 10 bundled highway rehabilitation projects across Alberta.

Registration opens for OTA Council Day

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has announced registration for this year's OTA Council Day has officially opened.

Navistar names Phil Christman president of operations

LISLE, IL - Navistar has announced they've promoted Phil Christman to president of operations. Reporting to Persio Lisboa, Navistars's chief operating officer, Christman will now oversee procurement, product development, manufacturing and supply chain.

Speedy, PCX join forces with Estes Express Lines

RICHMOND, VA - Speedy Transport and Pacific Coast Express (PCX) have joined forces with American transport company, Estes Express Lines, as the carrier converts its Canadian service to a direct model called Estes Canada.

News First Midweek – 2017-04-20

The possibility — and limits — of remote diagnostics…

Product Watch – 2017-04-19

Product Watch…

Class 8 backlogs continue to rise: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, IN - Class 8 backlogs continued to increase for the fifth month in a row as March saw order levels remain steady.