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Zonar shakes up executive team

SEATTLE,  Wash. – Zonar announced today that Ian McKerlich is its new president and CEO.  McKerlich, who had been serving as president at…

Trailcon promotes Foss to executive sales position

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Trailcon Leasing has named John Foss its new executive manager of national accounts. John Foss “John has shown great advancement, and this promotion reflects our appreciation…

Southern Alberta Truck Expo and Job Fair

Use media buzz to promote your brand

Many trucking companies work hard to stay out of the media by doing everything they possibly can to avoid collisions, and generally keep a low profile when it comes to…

Ice road truckers needn’t fret

How the use of airships would help the trucking industry

Truckers without borders: Part 2

THE STORY SO FAR Bud asks Mark to start taking loads for a new company. At first Mark isn’t interested, but Bud convinces him it would be good for Bud’s…

Fuel efficiency could improve by 8% through aerodynamic improvements: ACT Research

  COLUMBUS, Ind.– According to ACT Research’s N.A. On-highway CV Engine Outlook potential aerodynamic improvements could increase fuel efficiencies by up to 8%. The N.A. On-highway CV Engine Outlook presents historical…

Great Dane adds new options on Freedom XP flatbed trailer

SAVANNAH, Ga.  – Great Dane introduced today that it has added new options to its Freedom XP all-aluminum flatbed trailers.  Now, it will feature the …

Class 8 orders increase in November

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR  said the preliminary Class 8 net orders for November hit 19,300 units, which is up 41% from October. The respectable November order activity met expectations as…

Wabash Canada wins Ambassador Award

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Wabash National Corporation has awarded eight van dealers with 2016 Ambassador Awards for achieving top-ranked dealer status in 2015 and Wabash Canada was one of them. Wabash…

FMCSA creates national drug and alcohol testing clearinghouse for CDL holders

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a final rule that establishes a national drug and alcohol clearinghouse for commercial truck…

Optronics unveils new LED lights

TULSA, Okla. — Optronics revealed several new 4-inch round and 6 inch oval LED stop, tail and turn lights today. According to the company, the lamps employ a newly engineered…

Provinces harmonize rules for LCVs

TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have harmonized their requirements for long combination vehicles (LCVs). Harmonizing these rules will now allow carriers to transport…

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More fleets adding in-cab cameras, but doing so, with drivers' best interests in mind