Transportation Volvo Trucks rolls out new factory fill engine oil August 18, 2016 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America announced today that it will be offering a new factory fill engine oil for the Volvo D11, D13 and D16 engines. The new engine…
Transportation Quebec takes a chance on young drivers to fill shortage August 18, 2016 An instructor shares his experience working with Quebec’s young driver program
Transportation Trucking refining its HR practices, Top Fleet program finds August 18, 2016 OTTAWA, Ont. — Think your workplace is the best in Canada? Prove it. That’s what CEO Angela Splinter and the staff at Trucking HR Canada have to say to fleet managers…
Transportation The journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step August 18, 2016 A few issues ago I wrote about breaking the stereotype of the obese and unhealthy trucker. I said it’s time to throw out the excuses – too many hours behind…
Transportation The era of touchless maintenance August 18, 2016 Trucking technology is advancing at a rapid pace and shows no signs of slowing down. One of the biggest of these breakthroughs is the use of remote diagnostics to reduce…
Transportation Fleet Safety Council reveals details about its Annual Educational Conference August 18, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Fleet Safety Council has announced the details of its 25th Annual Educational Conference this week. This year, the conference is to be held on Friday, September 30…
Continental expands offering of new part numbers August 18, 2016 FAIRLAWN, Ohio – Continental revealed today that it is expanding its offering of North American automotive aftermarket part numbers. Included in the 51 new offering of parts numbers are molded…
Transportation DriverCheck to celebrate 20th anniversary in style August 18, 2016 AYR, Ont. – DriverCheck is celebrating its 20th anniversary this summer. To commemorate this special occasion, DriverCheck is hosting a Customer Appreciation Party, on September 14 from 11 a.m. until…
Transportation Erb Transport hosts appreciation day for employees, customers August 17, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Nothing brings a company together like a barbecue. At least, that’s what Erb Transport believes. Every summer from June until September, each Erb Transport terminal across Canada…
Equipment Testing your faith in technology August 17, 2016 Riding in a Kenworth truck equipped with Bendix Wingman Fusion a jolting experience
Omnitracs launches Critical Event Video August 17, 2016 DALLAS, Texas — Omnitracs announced today the launched of its Critical Event Video – a fully integrated in-cab video solution. According to Omnitracs the CEV is a tool that can…
Transportation Trailer orders dropped significantly in July: FTR August 17, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR reported today that final July trailer orders came in below expectations at 9,500 units — down 20% from June and down 55% year over year. Dry van…
Business Management Titanium grows trucking margins but logistics segment weighs on earnings August 17, 2016 WOODBRIDGE, Ont. — Titanium Transportation Group saw mixed results in the second quarter, with logistics revenue declining while truck transportation earnings increased. Total revenue for the second quarter was $30…
Transportation Registration open for Toronto Trucking Association’s 2017 convention August 17, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — Registration is now open for the Toronto Trucking Association’s 2017 Annual Convention. The 2017 Annual Convention is set to take place in Aruba from February 11-18, 2017.
Transportation TIP Trailer Services acquires Train Trailer August 16, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — TIP Trailer Services announced today that it has finalized the purchase of Train Trailer, a Canadian-based trailer rental and leasing and storage company. Train Trailer was founded…
