Transportation CTA applauds trucking proposals in Conservative environmental platform June 26, 2019 Proposed rules would allow empty trailers to be repositioned in the name of better fuel economy. TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is applauding trucking-related initiatives included in…
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…
Equipment Volvo Group’s Energy Treasure Hunt pays off June 3, 2019 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Volvo Group North America says it has identified utility savings equivalent to 15% through an Energy Treasure Hunt at its Charlotte, N.C., remanufacturing facility. The auto giant…
Business Management Impairment comes in many forms May 24, 2019 B.C. Forest Safety Council conference explores various forms of impairment in the workplace
Business Management Pricing pendulum swinging to shippers’ favor: ACT Research April 10, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – A freight recession is possible, and a rate recession is likely, according to a new freight forecast report from ACT Research. Its ACT Freight Forecast: U.S. Rate…
Transportation UAP recognizes Grote Canada March 25, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – UAP has named Grote Canada its 2018 Napa Supplier Excellence Awards winner. Grote was identified in each of Napa’s regions as meeting all its strict measurements and…
Transportation Ford introduces new F-600, Transit March 6, 2019 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ford announced at the Work Truck Show a new F-600 Super Duty chassis cab. The Class 5 truck has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 22,000…
Transportation HDAW says see ya, Las Vegas January 31, 2019 LAS VEGAS, Nev – Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, traditionally hosted in Las Vegas, will be moving to Texas for its 15th annual conference in 2020. Next year’s event will be…
Transportation Goodyear boss discusses tire industry ‘inflection points’ January 29, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – The tire industry is facing several “inflection points,” and facing disruptive forces that must not be ignored. Rich Kramer, Goodyear CEO That was the message from Rich…
Transportation Canada’s heavy-duty aftermarket reached $4 billion in 2018 January 29, 2019 John Blodgett, vice-president of sales and marketing at MacKay and Co., identifies who holds a share of the aftermarket during a presentation at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue. LAS VEGAS, Nev.
Health & Safety Speed kills November 8, 2018 B.C. government reduces speed limit on roads showing significant increase in collisions
Business Management Image can be everything October 29, 2018 Panel says industry must step up to attract more people into trucking
Transportation Ontario scraps Drive Clean, plans to focus on trucks October 1, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario scrapped the Drive Clean passenger vehicle program last week. Starting April 1,2019, drivers will no longer need to get Drive Clean emissions test for their passenger vehicles.
Transportation Change of face September 24, 2018 Canada's truck driver demographics are rapidly shifting
Business Management ‘Tortoise recovery’ expected to continue September 12, 2018 No signs a recession is looming
