January trailer orders higher than expected

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – FTR indicates that final January net trailer orders were strong at 32,800 units, up 86% year-over-year, but down 4% month-over-month. January was the third consecutive month of…

TFI’s Bedard sees improving conditions, more M&A ahead

MONTREAL, Que. – Improving conditions across all business segments are expected this year by TFI International chairman and CEO Alain Bedard, but weakness in the US truckload segment could continue…

Kroetsch named Safety Professional of the Year

KITCHENER, Ont. – Mike Kroetsch has been named the 2016 Central Ontario Chapter of the Fleet Safety Council’s Safety Professional of the Year. The safety consultant began his career in…

Pamphlets not enough to improve industry image: panel

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Industry employers need to overcome several barriers if they hope to attract a new generation of employees, according to several educators, career and guidance counselors. But the panelists, participating in the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario's annual conference on Thursday, say there are several ways to reshape the image of trucking-related careers.

Navistar honors 34 Diamond suppliers

LISLE, IL - Navistar has recognized the top 2% of its supplier base through the manufacturer's annual Diamond Supplier Award, handing trophies to 34 top-performing companies.

Omnitracs, Peloton partner in platooning

DALLAS, TX/MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - Omnitracs is partnering with Peloton Technology to bring platooning trucks to market - using Omnitracs routing and dynamic dispatching applications to support navigation, and calculating savings that can be realized through scheduled or ad-hoc platoons of trucks from different fleets.

Wanted: More drivers

Panelists at TTSAO conference argue what needs to be done by schools and students to attract more drivers into the industry

TFI International posts Q4 gains

Bedard "cautiously optimistic" about improving economy

Manac takes minority stake in ABS Remorques

ASBESTOS, Que. – Conveyor semi-trailer manufacturer ABS Remorques has announced that Manac has taken a minority stake in the company. “It is with great pride that we announce this partnership…

Omnitracs partners with Peloton to offer platooning

DALLAS, Texas – Omnitracs and Peloton Technology have announced a partnership, which will focus on driver-assistive truck platooning and development of combined fleet management solutions. The partnership, according to Omnitracs,…

Scale pre-clearance could be coming to Ontario

TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has issued a request for information to help set the stage for the future development of commercial vehicle pre-clearance and pre-screening systems…

Navistar recognizes top suppliers

LISLE, Ill. – Navistar has recognized 34 top suppliers with Diamond Supplier Awards. Those recognized represent the top 2% of the company’s supply base, according to the company. “We appreciate…

Nikola names Chief Financial Officer

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Nikola Motor Company has hired Jonathan Spira as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), at a time when the company focuses on expansion and funding efforts to put the first zero-emission heavy duty vehicles on the road.

B.C. to resurface parts of Highway 19

COURTENAY, B.C. - As paving season approaches, the stretch of highway 19 between Courtenay and Campbell River, British Columbia will receive a fresh coat of asphalt under two road projects.

How to deal with “Code Red” scenarios

Fleet Safety Council examines six potential catastrophes