Business Management Con-way makes automated transmissions a mainstream spec’ May 29, 2014 JOPLIN, Mo. — Con-way Truckload has ordered 550 new tractors, 540 of which were spec’d with automated transmissions. The company figures the switch will help it attract new drivers. Tandem-axles…
Business Management Canadian transportation costs increased in March: CGFI May 28, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — The cost of ground transportation rose 2.3% in March, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The base rate was up 1.9% compared to February…
Business Management Winners of first-ever Top Fleet Employers program announced May 27, 2014 OTTAWA, Ont. — Ten of the best workplaces in the Canadian trucking industry were recognized as part of the inaugural Top Fleet Employers program, organized by Trucking HR Canada. The…
Business Management CARGO THEFT PREVENTION STRATEGIES May 27, 2014 I spent a couple hours Monday visiting with Norm Sneyd, v.p. of business development with Bison Transport. We talked about cargo theft prevention for an upcoming video series you’ll be…
Business Management ALL-DETROIT POWERTRAIN TAKES SHAPE May 27, 2014 I spent a few days last week in Detroit talking integration with the Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) folks. They took the wraps off the new Integrated Detroit Powertrain (IDP),…
Business Management COMPOSITE SKETCH OF A BEST FLEET TO DRIVE FOR May 27, 2014 This composite sketch of a Best Fleet to Drive For provides a roadmap on how to become one
Business Management April Class 8 retail sales strongest in past six months: ACT Research May 24, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. — Retail sales for Classes 5-8 trucks hit 23,100 units in April, marking the strongest month of the past six, according to the latest State of the Industry…
Business Management HR Q&A: Avoiding subjective compensation May 23, 2014 HR professionals offer advice to frequently asked business questions
Business Management STS 13.4 | How Do We Improve the RFP Process? May 22, 2014 Carriers on the Surface Transportation Summit panel explain how they would like to see the bidding process change for the better.
Business Management US truck tonnage up 1.5% in April May 20, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. — US for-hire truck tonnage inched up 1.5% in April, representing a year-over-year gain of 4.8%. That marks the largest y-o-y gain of 2014, according to the American…
Business Management WEX bringing fleet fuel card to Canada May 20, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — The WEX Fleet Card, used by 315,000 customers representing seven million vehicles in the US, is coming to Canada and has its eyes set on the trucking…
Business Management Trucking rates to increase 4-6% this year, FTR projects May 19, 2014 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Shippers in the US are continuing to deal with extremely tight capacity, according to the latest FTR Shippers Conditions Index. The March reading was unchanged from February,…
Carrier Centers launches Fleet Assist to help control maintenance costs May 16, 2014 WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Carrier Centers has announced a new Fleet Assist program, which it says will help fleets manage and reduce their maintenance costs. Fleet Assist maintains fleet maintenance schedules…
Business Management TAG YOU’RE IT: Trucks and cargo can tell a story — with help from advanced telematics May 16, 2014 Sensors and the telematics systems which wirelessly transfer their data can now be used to monitor everything from temperatures to locations, pressures, acceleration and shock loads
RISKY BUSINESS: Minimizing insurance premiums is a matter of commitment, consistence and vigilance preview image Business Management RISKY BUSINESS: Minimizing insurance premiums is a matter of commitment, consistence and vigilance May 16, 2014 How can you keep your insurance premiums as low as possible? Run a safe and efficient operation, pay attention to the little things, hire well, and do what you…