Eaton extends warranty for aftermarket clutches preview image Transportation Eaton extends warranty for aftermarket clutches July 15, 2019 GALESBURG, Mich. — Power management company Eaton said Monday it is extending the manufacturer warranty periods for its aftermarket clutches. The Advantage Self-Adjust and Easy Pedal Advantage clutch standard warranties…
U.S. trucking conditions weaken in May preview image Supply Chain U.S. trucking conditions weaken in May July 15, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trucking conditions in the U.S. weakened further in May, falling back nearly two points to a new reading of -2.3, FTR Trucking Conditions Index revealed Monday. The…
Continental renames longhaul tire preview image Supply Chain Continental renames longhaul tire July 15, 2019 FORT MILL, S.C. – Continental has renamed its longhaul tire for improved clarity. Conti Hybrid HS3 will be available under the new name, Conti HSL 3, as of this month,…
Vision, Enbridge team up to promote CNG trucks preview image Equipment Vision, Enbridge team up to promote CNG trucks July 15, 2019 One of the tractors being offered for rent by Vision Truck Group. TORONTO, Ont. – Vision Truck Group and Enbridge Gas are teaming up to rent natural gas vehicles, offering…
Health & Safety Premiers reaffirm commitment to MELT program July 12, 2019 SASKATOON, Sask. – Canada’s premiers have reaffirmed their commitment to adopting a minimum national entry-level training standard for truck drivers by 2021. The announcement came at their meeting in Saskatoon…
Truck-Lite names David McKean executive VP preview image Transportation Truck-Lite names David McKean executive VP July 11, 2019 David McKean FALCONER, N.Y. – Truck-Lite Co. has appointed David McKean executive vice-president of business development, the producer of LED safety lighting announced Thursday. McKean began his career with General…
Freightliner’s online community deepens focus on careers preview image Human Resources Freightliner’s online community deepens focus on careers July 11, 2019 PORTLAND, Ore. – Freightliner Trucks has expanded its Team Run Smart career- and business-improvement platform to include a deeper focus on employment opportunities, the company said Thursday. There are some…
Transportation Purolator offers seven-days-a-week e-commerce delivery service July 11, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. — Purolator has launched the country’s first seven-days-a-week e-commerce delivery service. Purolator QuickShip will allow retailers to fulfil orders within 24 hours, every day of the week, the…
Health & Safety Setting the highest standards for road safety July 11, 2019 Highway safety is everyone’s business, and for those whose businesses involve moving people and products throughout our province on a daily basis, transportation comes with even greater risks and responsibilities.
Transportation Event continues to drive women forward July 11, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. — Inclusion, diversity, and equality were the overwhelming themes at this year’s Western Women With Drive event, which for the first time was held in Edmonton, Alta. Kimberley…
Trucking anti-harassment training taking shape preview image Health & Safety Trucking anti-harassment training taking shape July 10, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. – A federal government program aimed at reducing workplace harassment and violence in the trucking sector is taking shape following its launch last spring. Up to 400 employees…
Express Mondor raises $33K for cancer research preview image Transportation Express Mondor raises $33K for cancer research July 9, 2019 LANORAIE, Que. – Express Mondor has raised an additional $33,000 to support the fight against breast cancer, bringing the six-year total to nearly $165,000, the company said Tuesday. The money,…
New Wabco unit to focus on improving efficiencies preview image Supply Chain New Wabco unit to focus on improving efficiencies July 8, 2019 BERN, Switzerland – Wabco Holdings has established a new fleet solutions division, which will focus on improving safety and environmental efficiencies, the company announced Monday. The unit will combine both…
Transportation Clearing the haze around the carbon tax July 5, 2019 Understand how carbon taxes affect your business
