Pack mentality

Canada's first truck platooning trails yield fuel savings, demonstrates future viability

Tailwind announces all-in-one Internet-centric software

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Tailwind Transportation Software has released its all-in-one Trucking and Freight Broker software, built to help small to medium sized trucking companies and freight brokerages compete more effectively.

Titanium earnings improve year-over-year

CEO Ted Daniel doesn’t see overcapacity situation changing soon

Stemco launches new air disc brake pads

LONGVIEW, Texas –Stemco released a line of air disc brakes this week. The new Lunar includes two conventional air disc brake pads. Lunar is a high quality aftermarket air disc pad made…

J.B. Hunt reaches settlement over discriminatory drug testing requirements

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – J.B. Hunt has agreed to pay US$260,000 in damages, after a seven-year federal investigation found its drug testing requirements were discriminatory towards Sikh truck drivers. It…

CVSA releases Operation Airbrake results

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A total of 13.2% of inspections conducted during Operation Airbrake resulted in vehicles being placed out of service due to brake violations, while another 14.8% were sidelined…

Hyndman Transport moves into new Ayr headquarters

New headquarters features driver dorm rooms and lounge, state-of-the-art maintenance facility

Trailer orders up in October, but still off last year’s pace

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Preliminary trailer orders for October totaled 21,050 units, up from September but down from last year, according to ACT Research. “Net trailer orders rebounded strongly in October,…

Peloton aims to curb heavy-duty truck fuel use with smart powertrains and platooning

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Peloton Technology announced it will participate in the Next Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Sponsored by the US Department of…

Fast Forward: A deeper look inside the future of trucking

Four speakers added to event

Trucking industry food drive 18 Wheels of Christmas kicks off Nov. 28

DIEPPE, N.B. – If you’re looking to make a difference for someone this Holiday season, the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) and Trucks for Change Network (T4C) will hold an…

AssetWorks offers Driver Coaching to help improve skills

CALGARY, Alta. – If you’re looking for real time notifications to help improve your driving skills, AssetWorks has released Driver Coaching to do just that. Part of its field service…

OOIDA files petition for review over sleep apnea appendix

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – A petition for review has been filed challenging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) final rule on medical examiner’s certification integration, claiming the rulemaking process…

AMTA assisting province with modernization of TRAVIS system

EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) said it is helping and supports the province’s effort to modernize the Transportation Routing and Vehicle Information System (TRAVIS) system. The…

Early business lessons from Trump’s surprising election victory

It is still the morning after the night before. Thus, it is somewhat early to draw any conclusions about how Donald Trump and The Republican Party achieved such a major…