Mack marketing with … Mack

GREENSBORO, NC -- Defenses are said to win championships, and Mack Trucks is leaning on one of the top defensive players in football as it prepares to make gains in the truck market.

Road shippers honored in 2017 Shipper’s Choice Awards

Twenty-one carriers have been named Carrier of Choice in the 2017 Shipper's Choice awards.

Drivewyze is Frost & Sullivan’s company of the year

Frost & Sullivan has recognized Drivewyze as its company of the year. Chandramowli Kailasam, team leader at Frost & Sullivan's Global Commercial Vehicles Research, said in a July 18 release that the company "addressed the shortcomings of existing transponder-based weigh station bypass systems, which require high up-front costs and heavy infrastructure investment, with a nimbler and more cost-efficient weigh station bypass solution."

Industry steps up for B.C. wildfire victims

KELOWNA, B.C. – With more than 45,000 people displaced due to B.C. wildfires, the Trucks for Change Network is doing what it can to get supplies to those in need.

New Calgary interchange to aid traffic flow in southeast

CALGARY, Alta. – The City of Calgary marked the opening of the Glenmore Trail-Ogden Road interchange July 18 with a truck from Orlicks Inc. breaking the ceremonial ribbon. Gene Orlick,…

Drivewyze named Frost & Sullivan’s Company of the Year

SANTA CLARA, Calif. —   Frost & Sullivan announced today that Drivewyze Inc. is the 2017 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Company of the Year. “Drivewyze aptly addressed…

U.S. truck tonnage slips in June

ARLINGTON, Va. – For-hire truck tonnage in the U.S. slid 4.3% in June, according to the latest data from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). The loss comes on the heels…

Transport Guilbault acquires Ideal Logistics Solutions

QUEBEC CITY, Que.  – Transport Guilbault announced today that it has acquired Ideal Logistics Solutions. With the purchase, Transport Guilbault is adding close to half a million square feet in…

TransCore helps raise more than $300k for charities

TORONTO, Ont. — TransCore Link Logistics hosted its 19th annual conference and charity golf tournament last week and to date has raised more than $300,000 for SickKids and other children’s…

Trailer orders exceeding expectations: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. – June net trailer orders totaled 20,375 units, up more than 50% year-over-year and 14% better than May, according to preliminary figures from ACT Research. “Net orders have…

ELD file checker is now online

WASHINGTON, DC -- One of the barriers to the quick adoption of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) has been the question of how - or when - users can be certain that the mandated devices will be able to electronically transfer data files of Records Of Duty Status for law enforcement officials who use portable computers.

U.S. trailer orders, production rise

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Net orders for U.S. trailers exceeded expectations -- reaching 18,900 units in June, FTR reports. That marks an increase of 12% over May and 58% above June 2016.

Transcore pushes past $300K for charity

WOODBRIDGE, ON - TransCore Link Logistics has raised more than $300,000 for the SickKids Foundation and other children's charities - reaching the benchmark after its 19th annual golf tournament.

Design work begins on Highway 17 parking

TORONTO, ON - Ontario has begun to work on the detailed design and environmental assessment for a rest area on Highway 17, about 1.3 kilometers from the Manitoba border, the Ontario Trucking Association reports.

Southern Alberta expo aims to shed light on industry

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – The third annual Southern Alberta Truck Expo and Job Fair went off without a hitch July 15, with Lethbridge mayor Chris Spearman opening the event highlighting how…