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The struggle is real
Shippers struggling as rates increase, capacity decreases
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Distracted driving can be costly for fleets, and tragic
HOUSTON, Texas – Collisions can be costly for fleets, and one of the most common causes of an accident is distracted driving. Speaking during the final day of the PeopleNet in.sight User Conference in Houston, C.J. Meurell, co-founder of Motion…
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Brake violations dominate Roadcheck results
GREENBELT, Md. – Enforcement teams placed 21.6% of commercial vehicles out of service during Level 1 inspections completed for this year’s Roadcheck inspection blitz run from June 5-7. The annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) event recorded 67,502 truck and…
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‘Tortoise recovery’ expected to continue
No signs a recession is looming
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Caution is urged for those travelling in the shadow of Hurricane Florence
CHARLOTTE, S.C. – As the Southeastern United States prepares for Hurricane Florence the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) are urging caution to fleets and drivers that may be in the area. Tuesday more…
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Put me in, coach
When implanting change, coaching and training is a process that should not end
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Making the case for solar
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Just 200 trailers with solar panels on their roofs would generate enough power to supply 3,200 residential homes if that power were fed back into the grid. Jeff Kauffman of Tahoe Ventures, speaking at the FTR Transportation…
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Andy Transport launches Tristan Fleet Management
MONTREAL, Que. — Andy Transport today announced the official launch of its newest business venture: Tristan Fleet Management. The new company operates several heavy truck and trailer maintenance centers and provides personalized fleet management services, such as preventive maintenance, equipment inspection,…
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Highlight Motor Group creates new in-house driver training program
CONCORD, Ont. — Highlight Motor Group today announced the commencement of its Class AZ driver training college. In partnership with leading driver training college, Highlight Motor Group has created a customized program at its Concord head office facility. The comprehensive…
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Operating hours extended at the Port of Montreal
MONTREAL, Que. — Operating hours at the Port of Montreal’s Gateway Terminals Partnership (MGTP) and Termont terminals have been extended. With the growing number of construction zones in Greater Montreal and more time spent in traffic due to congestion, the fluidity…
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Tremcar West to open propane tank truck assembly line in Saskatchewan
WEYBURN, Sask. – Tremcar West will set up a propane tank truck assembly line at its Weyburn, Sask., facility. The announcement was made Sept. 6 during the company’s celebration of a decade doing business in Saskatchewan, which marked Tremcar West’s…
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The state of Canadian fleets discussed during in.sight User Conference
HOUSTON, Texas – Several issues affecting the Canadian trucking industry were addressed today in Houston, including the idea of mandating onboard video for fleets. Discussed during the PeopleNet and TMW Systems in.sight User Conference and Expo, several attendees, who either…
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Recruitment & Resources Expo sold out
TORONTO, Ont. — The inaugural Recruitment & Resources Expo that is set to take place September 15 is now sold out of booth space. The show, aimed at addressing the industry’s significant workforce shortage, is taking place at the International…
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TransCore Link Logistics reveals 2018 scholarship recipients
TORONTO, Ont. — This scholarship season marks the fourth year TransCore Link Logistics has given back to high school students. The LinkScholar Program identifies talented young people, affiliated with the transportation industry, and helps them fulfill their potential by assisting…
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Mack video features pair of drivers from Western Canada
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks’ sixth episode of its RoadLife series titled “Long Way From Home” features two western Canadian long-haul truck drivers. Bill Flynn, originally from Newfoundland, has spent the last 14 years working in Edmonton, Alta., as a…
