Michelin expands ONCall roadside service to cover more than tires

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Michelin announced today a new breakdown service that covers more than just tires.

Going intermodal: Where’s the demand and are service levels improving?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- A panel of intermodal experts attending the 2013 Surface Transportation Summit, held Oct. 16 by Transportation Media with Dan Goodwill & Associates, shed light on where this mode of transport is headed going into 2014.

Hankook Tire set to open a new plant in Tennessee

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Hankook Tire recently announced plans for its 8th global manufacturing plant, which will be located in Clarksville, Tennessee.

The “new normal” is always changing in sales

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Two industry experts at the Surface Transportation Summit examined a new approach to sales.

Cost reductions, strategic growth and a people-focus among Armour’s priorities

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Wes Armour, CEO of Armour Transportation Systems, today outlined several trends that are shaping the Canadian transportation industry.

Move to “asset free”, dedicated fleet transport can benefit company core competency

MISSISSAUGA, Ont.--Transportation Media and Dan Goodwill & Associates hosted the 2013 Surface Transportation Summit today in Mississauga, Ontario, featuring leading carrier, shipper and economist presentations. 

US fleet credits oil supplier for long-lasting engines

NEW HOLLAND, Penn. -- Sindall Transport, a carrier that traces its history to the 1950s when it hauled hay and balers between Pennsylvania and Ontario, is crediting its oil provider with the longevity of its engines.

SKF president Mike McGrath passes away

ELGIN, Ill. -- Mike McGrath, president of SKF Vehicle Service Market, North America, passed away suddenly Oct. 11, the company has announced.

Trucking conditions improve in August, but could weaken this fall

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Trucking conditions in the US improved in August, but they could begin to deteriorate in the fall as the effects of the new hours-of-service take hold.

Freight Bids: Is there a better way forward? Join the debate at the Surface Transportation Summit

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. --Shippers love them; carriers hate them. Freight RFPs or freight bids have become increasingly popular over the last decade as a mechanism to negotiate freight rates and service. Even companies with as little as $50K in...

Can intermodal transportation expand beyond its niche? Find out at the Surface Transportation Summit

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Years ago, intermodal movements were only cost and service effective on freight movements of 1500 miles and up. But intermodal transportation has gone through a renaissance over the last decade and this number is now well...

Driver turnover hits 99% at large US truckload fleets

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Turnover at large US truckload fleets continued to increase in the second quarter, according to The American Trucking Associations’ Trucking Activity Report.

Autumn brings seemingly annual diesel crunch to west

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Diesel fuel was in shorter supply than normal across the west as September rolled over into October. And it looks as if the crunch may be an annual occurrence for diesel supplier Suncor and its Petro-Canada wing.

Cummins to launch five-litre V8 engine

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins has announced it is launching a five-litre V8 diesel engine, designed for pickup-and-delivery applications and other light- and medium-duty trucks.

Natural gas, suspensions and powertrain receive attention from Mack

ALLENTOWN, Penn. -- The construction truck market remains mired in a slump, but Mack Trucks hasn’t been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for it to return. The company outlined several new product developments at a press event here today,...