Big changes for medium-duty trucks

The butcher, the baker, and yes, even the candlestick maker. Those are some of the buyers of medium-duty trucks. They aren’t truckers, they don’t know much about trucks and they…

VDO RoadLog meets ELD compliance requirements

ALLENTOWN, PA - Continental has announced two of their electronic logging devices, VDO RoadLog ELD and VDO RoadLog ELD Plus, meet compliance requirements for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ELD Mandate which will come into effect this December.

Tepper Holdings names BR Smith president, VP

WOODBRIDGE, ON - Tepper Holdings has announced Larry Cormier will take on the role of president and Chief Operating Officer for BR Smith. Cormier will be based at the company's headquarters in Woodbridge, Ontario.

Teletrac Navman launches ELD solution

GLENVIEW, IL - Teletrac Navman has announced the launch of its new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) solution called DIRECTOR, which meets all current technical requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ELD mandate.

Magellan, Samsung provide industry with “one-stop-shop”

TAMPA, FL - GPS provider Magellan has announced it has partnered with Samsung to provide commercial-grade truck navigation and Electronic-Logging-Device (ELD) compliant software to track Hours of Service (HOS) for both short and long-haul trucking businesses.

In 25 years we’ll be having same conversation as we do today

All those theatre classes in university appear to have paid off. I moderated my first panel discussion – with the help of the magazine’s director of business development, Lou Smyrlis,…

Air-Weigh introduces new trailer scale

Eugene, Oreg. — Air-Weigh rolled out its new LoadMaxx Trailer Scale this week. According to the company, the new scale combines the best of previous LoadMaxx and Quickload trailer scales…

Trailer production jumps 25%: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind.  – Trailer production jumped 25% from February to March according to the latest data from ACT Research. “Roughly 60% of the month-over-month gain came from the additional build…

Registration now open for 2017 NACV Show

CHICAGO, Ill.  — Online registration is now open for the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show). From Monday, September 25 (by exhibitor invitation only) to Thursday, September 28, the…

Mandatory electronic logging devices and legalized marijuana

As of Dec. 18, anyone who operates commercial buses or trucks south of the border will be required to have a compliant electronic logging device (ELD) installed on their vehicle,…

We can’t attract more drivers while automating the profession

If we are going to attract young people to a career in the trucking industry, we need more than just a new marketing plan preaching a set of motherhood values…

Conflicting messages will deter millennials

Obviously, we have a serious driver shortage. Millennials are one of the more promising solutions to this, but the younger generation – besides being more tech-savvy – are largely unsure…

Trailer production climbed 25% in March

COLUMBUS, IN - Attributed to increased build days, March saw a 25% increase in trailer production compared to February -- the highest production level since March of last year.

Survey links productivity gains to in-house maintenance

COLUMBUS, OH - A survey conducted by CK Commercial Vehicle Research has found that fleets with up-to-date maintenance capabilities can improve productivity by taking on additional maintenance work in-house.

Top Fleet Employers recognizes 48 industry workplaces

OTTAWA, ON - Trucking HR Canada has announced 48 of the best workplaces in Canada's trucking industry have been honoured as part of the fourth annual Top Fleet Employers program.