Business Management

U.S. trucking revenues approached $700 billion last year

ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. trucking industry revenues were US$676.2 billion in 2016, according to the latest edition of ATA American Trucking Trends, published by the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “The…

Cummins appoints new head of U.S. diversity initiative

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Lori Thompson has been tasked with leading Cummins’ U.S. diversity initiatives, as well as continue to lead the overall marketing function in her new role in the…

PeopleNet names new leader of trucking segment

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – PeopleNet has appointed Bryan Coyne to lead the company’s growth and delivery of mobility solutions to the trucking market in North America. Serving as the senior vice-president/general…

Improving trucking conditions enabling organic growth: Titanium

BOLTON, Ont. – As Titanium Transportation Group continues to evaluate acquisition opportunities, it is taking advantage of what it sees as a changing business environment that’s conducive to organic growth.

Titanium posts Q2 profit on rising revenue

BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Transportation Group posted record results in the second quarter, growing revenue 9% and recording a net profit of $300,000. Revenue came in at $32.8 million, while…

The OEM with the best telematics will win: Paper Transport VP

YOUNTVILLE, Cali. – When choosing which brand of truck to buy, connectivity and telematics are playing a larger role in the buying decision, according to Dan Deppeler, vice-president of maintenance…

Huayi Tire Canada opens commercial tire distribution center in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Huayi Tire Canada has opened its first Canadian commercial tire distribution center in Vancouver, B.C. “Vancouver is the first point of entry for Asian products into North…

Kenworth forges ahead in vocational market with the T880 and T880S

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth Trucks is hyping its vocational T880 series, believing the U.S. and Canadian economies are poised to continue an upward trajectory. “Whether you’re talking vocational or just…

‘The Movement of Anything’ | Is the Canadian Trucking Industry Ready?

The trucking industry in Canada not only prides itself on being relationship focused, but on utilizing traditional operational methods as well. With over 300,000 truck drivers across Canada, many…

Mack Trucks turns Silver and Black

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks knows a winner when they see it, and in Oakland Raiders defensive juggernaut Khalil Mack they have found a partnership that shares more than a…

What to expect at the first NACV show

New show will focus on technology, and facilitating business between fleet decision-makers and suppliers

Canadian shippers recognize top carriers

TORONTO, Ont. – Thirty road transport carriers have been recognized by Canadian shippers as winners of the 2017 Shipper’s Choice awards. The awards are coordinated by Canadian Shipper magazine, and…

U.S. trucking conditions remain favorable: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. were unchanged in May, with a positive reading of 7.01 for truckers, according to the FTR Trucking Conditions Index. The index tracks…

U.S. truck tonnage slips in June

ARLINGTON, Va. – For-hire truck tonnage in the U.S. slid 4.3% in June, according to the latest data from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). The loss comes on the heels…

U.S. trucking volumes improving: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trucking volumes in the U.S. hit their highest levels since March 2014, according to the latest ACT For-Hire Trucking Index. June marked the sixth consecutive month of…