Distribution will change in a post Covid-19 world

TORONTO, Ont. – Doors are beginning to reopen as governments lift some of the business restrictions imposed during Covid-19. But Cyndi Brandt, Omnitracs vice-president – sales enablement, knows distribution models…

Magnum expands Abbotsford warehouse, doubles inventory capacity

Upgrades to Magnum’s warehouse will support a new Quick Ship Program that will increase inventory levels and reduce lead times on shipments. ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Magnum Trailer and Equipment has…

Driverless trucks and the transfer hub model

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The U.S. truck population could shrink by as much as 13% if half the freight is moved by autonomous trucks using a transfer hub model. Stephan Keese,…

Amazon re-shaping ‘final mile’ and beyond

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Amazon -- the bookseller that transformed into the world’s largest online retailer – has been transforming the way goods are trucked to market. And not just the freight that rolls through its distribution centers. Thank (or blame) the need for speed.

Vipar, Meritor ink distribution deal

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL - Meritor and Vipar Heavy Duty have signed a new long-term agreement that will see Vipar offer a growing portfolio of Meritor products.

Huayi distribution center opens in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, BC - Huayi Tire Canada has opened its first Canadian commercial tire distribution center in Vancouver, slashing the delivery times for Double Coin Holdings TBR and OTR tires. "This new distribution center is the backbone of our expansion beyond our factory container direct program," said John Hagg, Huayi's vice president - sales and operations. "A container of tires can take as long as 90 days and sometimes longer to get to a customer. Our new Vancouver facility will get commercial and OTR tires to them much sooner...

New VIPAR distribution centers will specialize in brakes

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. -- VIPAR Heavy Duty is setting up two parts distribution centers in the U.S. to provide timely service to its distributors and customers across North America.