Registration opens for the 2017 NACV Show

CHICAGO, IL - The online registration has officially opened for the 2017 North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show).

UPS names Chief Information and Engineering Officer

ATLANTA, GA - UPS has announced they've combined all technology and engineering functions into one organization and have named Juan Perez Chief Information and Engineering Officer. Mark Wallace will continue to lead Global Engineering and Sustainability as a member of UPS' executive Management Committee and will report to Perez.

May 2017

Your May edition of Today’s Trucking is ready to read. Editor John G. Smith questions whether there is still a case to be made for greener trucks in an era…

Healthy start for natural gas Class 8 retail sales in 2017

COLUMBUS, IN - The first quarter of 2017 saw a healthy start for natural gas heavy duty retail sales, boosted primarily from refuse fleets, transit and school bus operators.

Penske launches “Penske Fleet” mobile app

READING, PA - Penske Truck Leasing has launched a new mobile app called Penske Fleet that will offer a range of features for full-service lease and contract maintenance customers.

Penske wins EPA SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award

READING, PA - For the fifth year in a row, Penske Truck Leasing has been given the SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The leasing company was one of nine SmartWay affiliates to receive the award.

Maxim fined $48,000 after employee burned

WINNIPEG, MB - Manitoba's Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) has fined Manitoba-based Maxim Transportation Services nearly $50,000 after an employee suffered burns in a workplace incident in 2014.

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.