Today's Trucking Staff

Trucking shines in Canada’s Best Managed Companies list

TORONTO, ON - Canadian fleets, equipment manufacturers and logistics providers were among many of the winners named on Tuesday in this year's Canada's Best Managed Companies list. Since the program's launch in 1993, Deloitte's Canada's Best Managed Companies awards have been bestowed to Canadian companies that display outstanding and courageous business performance, in addition to having revenues over $15 million. "Leading with a courageous mindset is imperative to being a Best Managed company," said Peter E. Brown, national co-leader of Canada's Best Managed Companies program and partner at Deloitte. "When faced with tough situations, these companies have the values and the strength to make hard decisions to ensure that their business continues to move forward and succeed."

NorthEast acquires Dartmouth’s Provincial Equipment

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA - NorthEast Truck and Trailer has expanded into Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, acquiring Provincial Equipment, a Utility Trailer dealer.

Study reveals Pennsylvanians pay $1,103 per road crash

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Keep Highways Safe, an organization consisting of attorneys dedicated to providing information resources for drivers and victims of roadway accidents, has produced an interactive study that sheds lights on the stats behind Pennsylvania's highway collisions.

Sharp increase in load-to-truck ratios: DAT

PORTLAND, OR - Last week saw rate increases for each equipment type due to the spot market demand growth.

Burlington Skyway closed after winds tip truck over

HAMILTON, ON - The Burlington Skyway bridge is closed in both directions after a tractor-trailer has been blown on its side by powerful winds today.

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Trailcon names regional manager for Western Canada

BRAMPTON, ON - Trailcon Leasing has promoted Brian Jones to regional manager of Western Canada where he will manage sales, operations, and administration for Trailcon's terminal in Surrey, British Columbia as well as their terminals in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.

ATA applauds repeal of blacklisting rule

ARLINGTON, VA - Bill Sullivan, the American Trucking Association's (ATA) executive vice president for advocacy displayed the trucking industry's gratitude today regarding the repeal of the Obama administration's "Fairpay and Safe Workplaces" rule through the Congressional Review Act.

Vipar appoints Chris Baer as CEO

Crystal Lake, IL - Vipar Heavy Duty's board of directors have named the company's president, Chris Baer, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Educational maintenance videos made available by Tenneco

MONROE, MI - Tenneco has released two new videos on its YouTube channel focusing on preventive maintenance and shock inspections processes for the commercial vehicle market.

Navistar reports $62 million first quarter loss

LISLE, IL - Navistar has announced a first quarter 2017 net loss of $62 million. Declining 6% compared to the first quarter of 2016, revenues in the first quarter of 2017 were $1.7 billion. The decline is attributed to lower truck volumes caused by soft Class 8 heavy industry conditions and decreased global sales. "Our results are on track with our plan for the year, and demonstrate our ability to effectively manage costs at a time of persistent Class 8 industry headwinds," said Troy A. Clarke, chairman, president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Navistar International Corporation.

DHL commits to be emissions free by 2050

BRAMPTON, ON - Mail and logistics company, Deutsche Post DHL Group plans to eliminate all logistic related emissions to net zero by the year 2050.

Mack introduces body builder portal

LAS VEGAS, NV - Bringing all of their body builder resources to one convenient and accessible location, Mack Trucks has introduced the Mack Body Builder Portal, which will give customers, body builders and dealers essential tools required to ensure a quick and efficient body upfit process.

Truck cab lockout ends in injury: OPP

LEEDS, ON - Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say a driver had to be treated for injuries on Tuesday after locking himself out of his cab along the 401 in Eastern Ontario.

ATA pleased with hours-of-service restart report

ARLINGTON, VA - Chris Spear, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Trucking Association (ATA) said he was pleased with the results of a U.S. Department of Transportation report that determined there was no advantage to the burdensome restrictions placed on the use of the 34-hour restart by professional drivers.