Cooper Tire adds load range to RM180+ steer tire

FINDLAY, Ohio – Cooper Tire and Rubber Company announced recently it has added a new load range to its Roadmaster RM180+(EM) SmartWay-verified steer tire line to accommodate increasingly heavier steer axles.

Some things never change

The trucking industry is always changing, and the real leaders in this industry are the ones who can be innovative, adaptable, educated, and focused while guiding their people through change…

Accuride completes acquisition of KIC

EVANSVILLE, IN - Accuride has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Vancouver, Washington-based wheel and wheel end component supplier KIC.

J.B. Hunt invests $500 million in tech, launches Marketplace

LOWELL, AR - J.B. Hunt Transport Services has announced it will be dedicating more than $500 million over the next five years to enhance its operating systems, developing cloud infrastructure, and creating innovative and disruptive technologies.

Full plate for incoming CTA president Laskowski

BANFF, Alta. – Stephen Laskowski says the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) can only be as successful as its members will allow it to be. “CTA will only be able to…

Using technology correctly

MTA panel says training, education, and proper data collection key to seeing benefits

Rural roads need some love too

STA welcomes highways and infrastructure spending, but concern for rural roads remain

Get ready to be blitzed

CVSA focuses on cargo securement during 2017 International Roadcheck

Work continues on Gordie Howe bridge project

WINDSOR, ON - Progress on the Gordie Howe International Bridge continues as the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) has announced three work contracts have been awarded for High Voltage Cabling and accessories, transmission and distribution line relocation works totaling roughly $86 million.

Richie Bros. sells $184 million of equipment in Edmonton

EDMONTON, AB - Attracting 13,800 bidders from over 60 countries around the globe, Richie Bros. Edmonton auction held in April managed to sell 8,650 items for a combined CAD $184 million (US 134+ million).

Wait and see approach to NAFTA for Mexico’s trucking association president

BANFF, Alta. – In the face of increasing trade between Canada and Mexico, Rogelio F. Montemayor-Morineau, president of Canacar, Mexico’s trucking association, said he would take a wait and see…

Several industry issues on Alberta government’s radar

BANFF, Alta. – The Government of Alberta has a full plate when it comes to how to best move forward with several issues facing the province’s trucking industry. Shaun Hammond,…

The Mark Dalton Project, Part 3

After a short walk back to Mother Load, Mark opened the door, reached inside and handed a brand new logbook to Kevin. “What’s this?” Kevin asked. “It’s your logbook. Start…

Blood is thicker than water

How Skelton Truck Lines is continuing to succeed under three generations of leaders

Ontario unveils 2017 budget

TORONTO, Ont. — The 2017 Ontario Budget released this week followed through on a lot of commitments the government made last year. The budget established a Long-Term Infrastructure Plan and…