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.

Video highlights U-joint inspection, replacement

ELGIN, IL - SKF has released an online video showing how to inspect and replace a U-joint on a commercial vehicle, using the rear driveshaft U-joint on a 2017 Freightliner Cascadia for the demonstration.

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.

Omadi, TomTom join forces to improve towing experience

SILICON SLOPES, UT - Towing software provider Omadi and telematics solution provider TomTom Telematics have announced they've joined forces in the U.S. to improve towing efficiencies. This alliance will enhance current integration by providing customers easy access to both the Omadi software platform and TomTom's fleet management software TomTom WEBFLEET.

Registration opens for the 2017 NACV Show

CHICAGO, IL - The online registration has officially opened for the 2017 North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show).

Thunder Bay defers truck route vote

THUNDER BAY, ON - There is a calm before the storm when it comes to plans to restrict truck traffic in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Utility plant produces 250,000th refrigerated trailer

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA - Utility Trailer Manufacturing has now manufactured more than 250,000 refrigerated vans at a plant in Clearfield, Utah.

UPS names Chief Information and Engineering Officer

ATLANTA, GA - UPS has announced they've combined all technology and engineering functions into one organization and have named Juan Perez Chief Information and Engineering Officer. Mark Wallace will continue to lead Global Engineering and Sustainability as a member of UPS' executive Management Committee and will report to Perez.

Tepper Holdings names new president of BR Smith truckload division

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. — Tepper Holdings announced today that Larry Cormier will be taking on the role of president/COO for BR Smith Truckload Division. Cormier will be working out of the…

Penske unveils new mobile app

READING, Pa.  – Penske Truck Leasing has rolled out a new free mobile app called Penske Fleet this week. The new app is to benefit its full-service truck leasing and…

Ontario sees spike in cargo theft activity

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Ontario was the second most common place in North America, in the first quarter of 2017, for cargo theft activity, according to a recent analysis by…

Optimism returning to oil and gas industry: Mullen

OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group reported improved revenue in the first quarter of 2017 in both its trucking/logistics and oilfield services segments, but the markets remain “fragile,” according to chairman…

SAF-Holland introduces new severe-duty fifth wheel slider

MONTREAL, Que. – SAF-Holland revealed at ExpoCam a new severe-duty slider fifth wheel system. It’s designed for heavy- and severe-duty hauling operations, and boasts a 80,000-lb vertical load and 200,000-lb…

March trailer orders up 50% over 2016

BLOOMINGTON, IN -- Net U.S. trailer orders in March were up 50% over last year even if they were down 20% from February -- and reached 20,500 units overall, FTR reports.