Supply Chain Dayton Parts to open distribution center in Quebec July 23, 2019 SHIREMANSTOWN, Pa. — Dayton Parts has announced that it will open its third Canadian distribution center in Saint-Leonard, Que. The other centers are in Edmonton, Alta., and Mississauga, Ont. The…
The trucker who wants to make his customers smile preview image Transportation The trucker who wants to make his customers smile July 22, 2019 Jim Smith There were many “good moments” in Jim Smith’s 26-year trucking career, but one stands out. That happened a couple of years ago when his employer received a call…
Transportation PMTC to hold educational seminar in Edmonton July 22, 2019 MILTON, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada will hold its 2019 western regional seminar in Edmonton, Alta., on Oct. 1, the organization announced Monday. It is part…
Human Resources Asleep at the ELD switch July 22, 2019 Trucking has its own language, and I’m not talking about CB chatter or the unique jargon every industry develops. It’s more about the way trucking uses certain words that have…
Health & Safety What does the ELD mandate mean to you? July 19, 2019 On June 12, Canada’s long-awaited electronic logging device (ELD) posting in Canada Gazette Part 2 finally occurred. As far as the Private Motor Truck Council (PMTC) and its members are…
Supply Chain U.S. trailer orders plunge to 10-year low in June July 19, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Preliminary U.S. trailer orders for June fell to the lowest level since September 2009 to 5,500 units, freight transportation forecaster FTR reported. It said the orders were…
Volvo Group, Samsung SDI to develop batteries for electric trucks preview image Sustainability Volvo Group, Samsung SDI to develop batteries for electric trucks July 18, 2019 JW Kim, executive vice-president of strategic marketing at Samsung SDI and Andrea Fuder, chief purchasing officer at the Volvo Group, at the signing of the agreement. GOTHENBERG, Sweden – The…
Transportation Turnover rate at large truckload carriers rises July 17, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. — The turnover rate at truckload fleets with more than $30 million revenue rose 5 percentage points to 83% in the first quarter of 2019, the American Trucking…
Millennials warming up to non-trucker jobs, says report preview image Health & Safety Millennials warming up to non-trucker jobs, says report July 17, 2019 BRAMPTON, Ont. – While a longhaul driving career may not be on their radar, a large number of millennials could still be open to other jobs in the trucking industry,…
Supply Chain Navistar launches hotline for International dealers July 16, 2019 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar has enhanced its dealer resources by launching an engineering hotline. The hotline will provide International dealers with direct, rapid access to the product experts who designed…
U.S. imposes lifetime ban on commercial drivers convicted of human trafficking preview image Health & Safety U.S. imposes lifetime ban on commercial drivers convicted of human trafficking July 16, 2019 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation has permanently banned drivers convicted of human trafficking from operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). The ruling was issued by the Federal Motor…
A million impressions preview image Sustainability A million impressions July 16, 2019 Truck and trailer graphics offer an effective marketing medium
Driving academy boss recalls futile India school bid preview image Human Resources Driving academy boss recalls futile India school bid July 16, 2019 Brian Adams OTTAWA, Ont. — Ontario is said to be considering opening a training center for heavy-duty drivers in the northern Indian state of Punjab, home to thousands of truckers…
