Human Resources Canadian and US Peterbilt customers take part in first Pride and Class Parade October 21, 2016 DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt’s first Pride and Class Parade took place in Denton’s Downtown Square, with nearly 50 customers from Canada and the US taking part. With trucks ranging from…
Transportation Class 8 orders follow trend: ACT Research October 21, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 net orders were lukewarm in September with a slight rise, signaling that the historically weak season is coming to an end, ACT Research revealed today.
Business Management When and how to defend your CVOR October 21, 2016 MILTON, Ont. – One of the easiest ways to ensure your CVOR stays clean is to always carry a valid CVOR certificate in the truck. But that seemingly simple requirement…
Transportation Where are all the trucking poets? October 20, 2016 Ran across this poem that puts a spotlight on our profession. I’ve often wondered why are there are so few good trucking poems. Anybody out there got anything to offer?…
Business Management Murray Mullen becoming more optimistic about oil and gas industries October 20, 2016 Mullen Group beats Bay St. expectations, positions for recovery
Mobile and IT Higher freight volumes to close third quarter of 2016 October 20, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – Freight volumes for Canadian and cross-border loads closed higher for the third quarter of 2016, up 5% month-to-month and 10% compared to September 2015, according to TransCore…
Health & Safety Partnership to offer programs to improve workplace safety October 20, 2016 HAMILTON, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) signed a memorandum of understanding to increase awareness for improved workplace safety in…
Mobile and IT Ryder’s new service delivers fuel to the customer October 20, 2016 MIAMI, Fla. – Ryder System customers can now receive fuel delivery while off duty and domicile at 435 locations throughout Canada and the US. The new mobile fuel solution uses…
Transportation Two-truck platoons can save fleets big bucks on fuel October 20, 2016 MONCTON, N.B. – Truck platooning has the potential to save carriers a significant amount of fuel and money, according to Jack Roberts of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency…
Debunking the myths of video technology October 20, 2016 Hernan Medina of Lytx dispels myths surrounding video recording technology at this year's Fleet Safety Council's annual educational conference.
Health & Safety Why your fleet should update its drug and alcohol policy October 20, 2016 MONCTON, N.B. – Thanks to the Liberal government, the legalization of marijuana is coming whether Canadians like it or not. Speaking to attendees of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association’s transportation…
Business Management Great Dane commits to North American Commercial Vehicle Show October 19, 2016 ATLANTA, Ga. – Great Dane has announced it will be exhibiting at the 2017 North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show in 2017. It will not be present at the Mid-America…
Ride Control offers new FleetLine product line October 19, 2016 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Ride Control, under the brand name Gabriel, introduced 15 new items to its FleetLine ride control product line for a wide range of heavy-duty makes and…
Equipment PIT Group to verify electronic logging devices are up to snuff October 19, 2016 ATLANTA, Ga. – PIT Group has announced it will be verifying the compliance of electronic logging devices (ELDs) with the impending mandate in the US. ELD suppliers are allowed to…
Equipment New Navistar program to assist with core management October 19, 2016 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar has announced the launch of a new Core Advantage Program designed to help fleets manage their core and remanufacturing activities. The company is providing new tools…
