Business Management Navistar refinances loan to improve liquidity July 20, 2015 LISLE, Ill. — Navistar has refinanced a loan so it can invest in new products and advance its recovery, the company announced this morning. A US$697-million loan that matures in…
Business Management Bump in trailer orders a ‘great sign’ for industry: FTR July 19, 2015 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trailer orders rebounded in June, as a result of significant placements with a few OEMs, according to the latest figures from FTR. June net orders were 26,700…
Recruiting for the Future preview image Business Management Recruiting for the Future July 17, 2015 Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year Chris Iveson explains how he recruits and manages Gen-Y technicians.
Stemco’s datalogger shows fleets fuel-saving potential of TrailerTails preview image Business Management Stemco’s datalogger shows fleets fuel-saving potential of TrailerTails July 16, 2015 LONGVIEW, Texas — Stemco has developed a datalogger that fleets can use to measure the fuel-saving performance of TrailerTails within just four hours. The palm-sized device plugs into the truck’s…
Business Management We have $6,000 to give away to a deserving Canadian owner/operator July 15, 2015 I’m often asked, as editor of Truck News, what is my favourite part of my job? Is it getting the opportunity to travel and to visit sometimes-glamorous locations for glitzy…
Business Management Titanium Group to bring in 240 new Volvos July 15, 2015 WOODBRIDGE, Ont. — Titanium Group has announced it’s adding 240 new Volvo VNL 670 trucks to its fleet. The first shipments have already arrived, with the company scheduled to take…
Business Management US driver turnover drops sharply July 14, 2015 ARLINGTON, Va. — Driver turnover in the US dropped sharply in the first quarter, reaching its lowest levels in years. “Clearly, the decline in driver turnover in the first quarter…
Business Management Trucking’s getting a breather with weakening freight demand: FTR July 9, 2015 However, regulatory drag will resume in 2017, potentially causing an unprecedented shortage of drivers
HOW MAINTENANCE MANAGER OF THE YEAR CHRIS IVESON ATTRACTS TECHNICIANS preview image Business Management HOW MAINTENANCE MANAGER OF THE YEAR CHRIS IVESON ATTRACTS TECHNICIANS July 7, 2015 Chris Iveson, the 2015 Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year, hasn’t found a magic formula for attracting new and experienced technicians to Challenger Motor Freight. He has, however, been able…
Business Management DDC FPO moves into Canada with Dicom partnership July 7, 2015 MONTREAL, Que. — Dicom Transportation has signed a deal with DDC Group to handle its back office systems, marking the service provider’s first foray into the Canadian market. DDC FPO…
Business Management Every conversation, LinkedIn post, or sales call should enhance your brand. Don’t take one moment off. July 5, 2015 Attending the Masters is on the bucket list of every serious sports fan. Even if golf isn’t your thing, you’ve no doubt heard that Augusta National is one those places…
Business Management Content marketing strategies that build an audience July 5, 2015 Now that you’ve cleaned up your online profile and taken ownership of your personal brand, it’s time to make some noise in a very noisy world. Perhaps more than what you’re…
Business Management If you lost your job today would you hire yourself based on your Google search results? July 5, 2015 Carrying the gold medals onto the ice during the final game of the recent World Junior Hockey Championship was one of the greatest experiences of my life. It was also…
2015 Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year preview image Business Management 2015 Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year July 3, 2015 In conversation with Chris Iveson, "Our drivers are our customers."
Business Management Great Dane invites suppliers to showcase innovation July 2, 2015 SAVANNAH, Ga. — Great Dane has announced plans for its first ever Supplier Summit and Innovation Challenge, where it will reward innovation from its suppliers. The event will be held…
