Freight Transport Future Remains ‘Bright’

ARLINGTON, VA -- A new report released on Monday shows the amount of freight that's expected to be moved over the next decade should increase by nearly 30% from its current level.

New Research Shows Summer Poses Added Risk for Drivers

LEICESTERSHIRE, UK -- Summer is in full swing, and the accompanying high temperatures might be carrying an added danger for drivers that you might not know about. A study released late this spring by Loughborough University in the UK reveals that even mild dehydration can be the equivalent of being over the drunk-driving limit in terms of driver errors. Yes, being behind even a little bit on the amount of fluids a trucker takes in each day can lead to increased risks for accidents and even the potential for financially damaging lawsuits that can follow a crash.

Canada Cartage Offers New Private Fleet Management Tools

TORONTO -- A provider of outsourced fleet services, Canada Cartage, is releasing a series of three private truck fleet benchmarking tools to provide senior management teams with research tools to help them assess fleet return on investment.

OTDC: Take a lap of the championship course with stunning 360-degree video

All-time great competitor Jeffrey MacLean guides us through the course in the ultimate interactive video experience

Avon, Ohio named new location for Bendix headquarters

  ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced today that its new headquarters will be located in Avon, Ohio. The company signed an agreement to purchase an approximately 60-acre…

TransForce Second Quarter Profit, Revenue Jump

MONTREAL, QC - The trucking and logistics giant TransForce Inc. reported higher profits and revenue in the second quarter of the year but has lowered expectations for the remainder of 2015.

Bendix Moving HQ, But Not Far Away

ELYRIA, OH -- After Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced in February it planned to build a new headquarters in Northeast Ohio, the company announced on Friday it has found a place for a new home, but not far from its current location.

Interest in Natural Gas Powered Big Rigs Wanes

COLUMBUS, IN - Interest in natural gas (NG) powered Class 8 trucks has slowed in North America, at least in terms of sales, according to a new report from the commercial vehicle industry data provider ACT Research.

Kenworth Quebec opens new facility

SAINT-GEORGES, Que. – Kenworth Quebec recently opened a new full service facility in Saint-Georges, Que. The new 17,000 sq. ft. facility is called Kenworth Beauce and is located four kilometres…

Daimler names Kelley Platt as chief diversity officer and operating committee member

PORTLAND, Ore — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced today that Kelley Platt, president of Western Star Trucks has been assigned to serve as DTNA’s chief diversity officer and member of…

Canada Cartage introduces new series of private fleet benchmarking tools

TORONTO, Ont. – Canada Cartage announced today that it will be releasing a series of three private truck fleet benchmarking tools to provide senior management teams with research tools to…

Webb Wheel Products announces leadership changes

TELL CITY, Ind. – Webb Wheel Products OEM Business has named Mike Postma its  new president following the promotion of Chad Plank, who has moved on to pursue targeted strategic…

Webb Wheel Products OEM Business Gets New President

TELL CITY, IN -- Mike Postma has been named president following the promotion of Chad Plank to pursue what the company said is "targeted strategic growth opportunities for Marmon Highway Technologies." Plank was appointed to the role in May 2013.

U.S. Spot Freight Rates, Availability Continue Lull

BEAVERTON, OR -- The availability of truckload freight on the U.S. spot market hit a lull during the week ending July 18, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards, leading to a decline in load-to-truck ratios and rates across all three equipment types and at their lowest points in at least the past four weeks.

Mullen Group’s Second Quarter Profit Plummets

OKOTOKS, AB -- Mullen Group Ltd. has reported a huge drop in its second quarter profit as business in Canada's energy industry has also sunk. The trucking and related oilfield services transportation provider said net income totaled $0.9 million or $0.01 per share, a decrease 96.5 percent compared to the same time a year ago.