Transportation JLD-Lague expands to offer Peterbilt trucks June 11, 2019 LAVAL, Que. – JLD-Lague has received a capital injection of $13.5 million to expand its operations and acquire TransDiff and Centre de transmission JDH in Quebec City. The funding came…
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 Class 8 truck orders “chilly” in May June 7, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Class 8 truck orders “scraped the bottom of the order cycle” in May, according to FTR, coming in at a “chilly” 10,400 units. That’s 29% off April…
Transportation Carbon tax funds to be available for green truck technology June 3, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Revenue from the national carbon pricing system – sometimes referred to as the carbon tax – will be available to support fleets that invest in environmentally…
Transportation P.S.I. announces personnel changes June 3, 2019 SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Pressure Systems International (P.S. I.) has recently made significant personnel appointments. Craig Smith has been hired as marketing manager. Smith will lead marketing aspects for both…
Business Management Industry needs to tell its story June 2, 2019 KELOWNA, B.C. – B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) president and CEO Dave Earle says the trucking industry is not good at telling its good news stories. Opening the BCTA’s AGM and…
Transportation B.C.’s trucking vacancy rates highest of any sector June 2, 2019 KELOWNA, B.C. – “I don’t even know how you’re operating if that is at all possible.” That was the reaction from B.C. economist Ken Peacock after learning from Statistics Canada…
Transportation Bison Transport mock debate takes more serious tone May 27, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – The 24th annual Bison Transport Debate saw a panel of participants argue for and against a resolution that more oil pipelines should be built in Canada. The…
Regulations Disruption in the industry May 27, 2019 Panel discusses how innovation has impacted transportation sector
Equipment Mexican truck plant produces 400,000th Freightliner May 27, 2019 SALTILLO, Mexico – Daimler’s Saltillo, Mexico, truck manufacturing plant celebrated its 10th anniversary recently, coinciding with the production of its 400,000th unit. A new Cascadia rolled off the line to…
Business Management OTA working with Facility Association on insurance matters May 21, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says it is working with the Facility Association (FA) to work out problems with the system and to review its national strategy.
Transportation Firestone Industrial Products names new president May 16, 2019 NASHVILLE, Tenn. ― Firestone Industrial Products (FSIP) today announced that Emily Poladian, former director of fleet sales, truck, bus and retread tires (TBR), has been named president, FSIP. Emily Poladian…
Business Management Fort Garry moves into new, larger facility in Saskatoon May 14, 2019 SASKATOON, Sask. – Fort Garry Industries has a new home in Saskatoon, Sask., celebrating with a grand opening May 9. A provider of aftermarket parts, as well as truck and…
Business Management Trucking conditions turn negative May 14, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. dipped into negative territory in March, for the first time in several years. The -1.18 rating reflected softening rates, and sluggish freight…
Equipment Fleet Sentiment Report reflects softening market May 13, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ohio – A survey of truck buyers indicates some softening in the truck market. The CK Commercial Vehicle Research Fleet Sentiment Survey for the first quarter found fewer trucks…
