Operation Safe Driver Running Now Through Saturday

GREENBELT, MD --- A period of heightened truck safety enforcement and education is going on now through Oct 24. The annual Operation Safe Driver is going on throughout North America as law enforcement is cracking down on both commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers and car drivers in this event organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) in conjunction with provincial, state, and local law enforcement, along with trucking industry partners. During Operation Safe Driver Week, activities will be held across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, with the goal of increasing commercial vehicle and non-commercial vehicle traffic enforcement, safety belt enforcement, driver roadside inspections and driver regulatory compliance.

Trucking industry execs, drivers and conference delegates look to step it up at ATA’s MC&E

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Trucking industry leaders, America’s Road Team Captains, and American Trucking Associations conference attendees are competing in a new activity challenge at this year’s ATA Management Conference &…

Kenworth introduces new dealer program to improve uptime, additional options

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Kenworth took time at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition to celebrate a “wonderful year” marked by market share growth and the addition of new…

FlowBelow comes out with aero systems for tanker and flatdeck fleets

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — FlowBelow Aero, a company that produces wheel covers and fairings for tractors and trailers, has introduced a new system for flatdeck and tanker fleets. The introduction was…

SmartTruck unveils new fairing to optimize trailer gap

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — SmartTruck today unveiled a new LeadEdge top fairing, which it says helps optimize trailer gap and manage airflow over the top of the trailer. The company’s latest…

Rates, capacity, driver availability and technology discussed by leading shippers and carriers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Representatives of leading shippers and carriers shared a stage at this year’s Surface Transportation Summit, where they discussed key trends affecting their businesses. Doug Munro, president and…

Six questions to ask before making an acquisition

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A panel of M&A deal-makers was assembled at the Surface Transportation Summit earlier this week, to shed light on how to successfully acquire and integrate a company…

NHTSA grants petition to create rulemaking that would mandate collision mitigation systems

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted a petition for rulemaking that would require heavy trucks to be equipped with forward collision mitigation systems.

Volvo dealers taking steps to improve uptime

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks dealers that adopt a standardized process to expedite repairs and provide more transparent information to customers will soon receive a special Certified Uptime Center designation.

Fleets Wanted for Truck Driver Pay Survey

JOLIET, IL - A company that focuses on compensation planning and design for the trucking and logistics industry is developing a survey focusing on truck driver pay in Canada and the U.S. and is looking for your participation.

Oilfield Trucking Company Aveda Makes Deep Cutbacks

CALGARY, AB - The financially troubled Aveda Transportation and Energy Services Inc. is making a series of changes, including shuffling its leadership and big cutbacks. The provider of oilfield hauling services and equipment rentals to the energy industry will consolidate the majority of its U.S. corporate office in Houston, TX, including all Houston-based corporate level positions, into its head office in Calgary, AB.

Bison opens new driver-friendly Mississauga terminal

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Bison Transport held a grand opening for its new Mississauga terminal today. The building was a $25 million investment for the Winnipeg-based company that has plans to…

Aveda Transportation slashes costs as oil prices remain low

CALGARY, Alta. — Aveda Transportation announced it is taking further cost-cutting measures and seeking a new president and CEO as it adjusts to a prolonged downturn in the oil and…

McWilliams Moving to raise awareness of distracted driving

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — McWilliams Moving and Storage says it’s “taking action against distraction” and will launch a distracted driving initiative Oct. 20. The company’s vehicles will be adorned with prominently…

Analyzing data can save $4K per truck each year, survey says

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fleet Advantage announced the results of its latest survey where it took the pulse of how fleet executives are leveraging data and intelligence for their operations.