Speedy Transport, Estes Express Lines join forces

TORONTO, Ont. – Speedy Transport Group announced today that it has entered a relationship with Estes Express Lines, where it will handle Estes’ freight in Eastern Canada. Speedy Transport will…

Class 8 backlogs rise: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 backlogs increased once again in March, according to reports from ACT Research. ACT said the increase is due to healthy order levels coupled with restrained…

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.

OTA members receive access to online courses

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) and the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) have made a special agreement which will allow for each OTA carrier member to take part in two free CCOHS workplace health and safety e-learning courses in 2017.

PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay recognizes accident free drivers

PLANO, TX - PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America has recognized 89 of its Over-the-Road (OTR) drivers in the U.S and Canada who've accumulated more than 1 million accident-free miles on the road -- with one driver marking a first for the company after achieving 4 million accident-free miles.

DENSO announces new senior OES Sales VP

LONG BEACH, CA - DENSO Products and Services Americas has named Norihito "Jack" Tanahashi as senior vice-president of Original Equipment Supplier (OES) Sales.

Mack Trucks names v.p. of national accounts

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks has named Richard (Rick) Hoyle as vice-president of national accounts. Hoyle will be responsible for all national accounts activities in North America, as well as…

Trucking HR Canada launches compensation benchmarking survey

OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada has released an industry-specific compensation benchmarking study. According to the organization, the data gathered through the study will assist employers in developing competitive compensation packages for…

Peterbilt unveils special Canadian anniversary edition of its Model 389

DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt is saluting Canada’s 150th anniversary through its special edition Model 389 with exclusive Canadian features. “Canadian owner-operators and premium carriers can honor Canada with the addition…

ATA Truck Tonnage Index dips 1% in March

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index slipped 1% in March, after a 0.1% decline during February. In March, the index equaled…

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There are a many ways to create a driver-centered culture and if done properly they are all capable of being fun and effective. With driver turnover cost estimates ranging…

Trailer orders increase 50% y-o-y: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.  —  Net trailer orders for March were down 20% month-over-month but up 50% year-over-year according to FTR reports. According to the freight forecaster, the drop off from February…

Mack Twin Y Suspension Wins Technical Award

NASHVILLE, TN - Mack Trucks' Twin Y air suspension won the 2013 Technical Achievement Award from The Truck Writers of North America (TWNA).

Mack names Richard Hoyle as national accounts VP

GREENSBORO, NC – Richard (Rick) Hoyle has been named the new vice president of national accounts for Mack Trucks. Hoyle will be overlooking all national accounts activity in North…

Trucking HR Canada launches compensation study

OTTAWA, ON - Trucking HR Canada has launched an industry specific compensation benchmarking study aimed at helping employers in developing competitive compensation packages for all positions in their fleets.