Transportation PMTC names two drivers to Hall of Fame June 13, 2019 David Judge of Praxair and Allan Huffman of John Deere are named to the PMTC’s Hall of Fame for Professional Drivers. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council…
Technology Volvo’s Vera making driverless deliveries June 13, 2019 GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Volvo’s driverless, cabless, electric truck has been put to work shuttling containers between a port and logistics center. Dubbed Vera, the truck is operating for ferry and…
Business Management Loadings growth slowing, rates on the decline: FTR June 13, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking rates are expected to decrease about 7% this year, primarily driven by the spot market, with contract rates flat to down 1%. That’s the projection from…
Transportation Brad Fletcher named PMTC chairman June 13, 2019 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Brad Fletcher, a regional fleet manager with the Terrapure Enviromental waste management service, has been named chairman of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada…
Transportation Atlantic Truck Show attracts thousands of truck enthusiasts June 12, 2019 MONCTON, N.B. — Thousands of truck enthusiasts and exhibitors gathered at the Moncton Coliseum Complex on June 7 and 8 for the largest trucking and transportation event, the Atlantic Truck…
Supply Chain U.S. spot market truckload volumes fall 12% in May June 11, 2019 PORTLAND, Ore. – Spot market truckload freight volumes failed to meet expectations in May, transportation information provider DAT Solutions said on Tuesday. The number of full-truckload van loads moved on…
Regulations Manitoba gets funding to help curb heavy-duty vehicle emissions June 10, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitoba will receive a federal investment of up to $5.9 million to help improve the fuel efficiency of heavy-duty vehicles, matching a provincial contribution toward the efficient…
Transportation Women drivers honored with salute at Atlantic Truck Show June 10, 2019 MONCTON, N.B. – The fifth ever Canadian Salute to Women Behind the Wheel took place at this year’s Atlantic Truck Show in Moncton, N.B. on June 8. The salute, which…
Supply Chain Industries voice concern as Trump tariffs loom June 7, 2019 Daimler’s truck manufacturing plant in Saltillo, Mexico, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, coinciding with the production of its 400,000th unit. (Photo: Daimler Trucks North America) TORONTO, Ont. — As Mexico…
Infrastructure Tonnage surplus in U.S. trade with Mexico confirmed June 6, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – An extensive analysis of U.S. government data has confirmed a longstanding surplus with Mexico in terms of rail tonnage and a growing truck tonnage surplus over the…
Transportation Michelin taking the air out of tires June 5, 2019 Michelin is developing the airless Uptis tire in conjunction with GM, and will enter production as early as 2024. MONTREAL, Que. — Michelin has unveiled plans for an airless tire…
Transportation Teddy Bear Convoys raise $75,000 for N.L. hospital June 4, 2019 ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Nearly 200 trucks participated in this year’s Teddy Bear Convoys in Newfoundland and Labrador over the weekend, raising about $75,000 for the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Transportation FBI Group acquires Lucas Freight Management June 4, 2019 VAUGHAN, Ont. — The FBI Group has acquired Lucas Freight Management, a non-asset-based provider of cross-border transportation management services, the company announced Tuesday. “This agreement strengthens FBI’s ability to provide…
Paid Transportation Keep Yourself Safe on the Job June 3, 2019 Did you know? Most serious injuries to professional truck drivers occur when you’re not behind the wheel As a commercial driver, when you think about your job,…
Business Management Poll forecasts a bright road ahead for trucking June 3, 2019 The road ahead for the Canadian trucking industry remains smooth despite concerns about driver shortages, plant closures and the new North American Free Trade Agreement, a major survey revealed. The…
