Business Management FTR warns shippers trucking capacity to tighten January 27, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Industry forecaster FTR is warning shippers to develop contingency plans, as trucking capacity is expected to tighten through 2017. Its Shippers Condition Index (SCI) remained in slightly…
With two new trailers on the road, business is good for Utility Trailer Manufacturing preview image Business Management With two new trailers on the road, business is good for Utility Trailer Manufacturing January 25, 2017 CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Utility Trailer Manufacturing touted a pair of new products the company announced last year that are hitting the road in 2017. The trailer manufacturer invited…
Business Management Vipar Heavy Duty assembles team to achieve growth January 25, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Vipar Heavy Duty introduced its new president, Chris Baer, to the industry at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, where he outlined the organization’s growth plans. Baer said…
Business Management Manitoulin opens larger terminal in Northern Ontario January 23, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Manitoulin Transport has opened a new terminal in the Northern Ontario community of Wawa in an effort to increase its coverage throughout Canada. “This new, larger terminal…
More freight, fewer trucks seen in December: TransCore preview image Business Management More freight, fewer trucks seen in December: TransCore January 20, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian capacity tightened dramatically in December, according to spot market data tracked by TransCore Link Logistics. December cross-border load volumes were “exceptional,” TransCore reports, marking the highest…
Business Management Fleet maintenance summit to be held in conjunction with ExpoCam January 20, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. – Fleet maintenance professionals, manufacturers and researchers will gather before ExpoCam this spring for the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Summit. The event, hosted by Newcom Media Quebec and PIT…
Business Management Purolator drivers vote to strike January 17, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – Purolator drivers voted 97.4% in favor of strike action, according to the Teamsters union that represents them. Membership has not yet authorized strike action and the bargaining…
Transcourt solidifies its focus on Quebec and Maritimes with new hire preview image Business Management Transcourt solidifies its focus on Quebec and Maritimes with new hire January 13, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – Transcourt Tank Leasing has named Julie Thibaudeau as its new director for business development, focusing exclusively on the Quebec and Maritimes’ markets. Having spent the majority of…
Business Management Truckload pricing could rise 4% this year: FTR January 13, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking rates in the US will increase by about 4% this year, according to a projection from industry forecaster FTR. In its monthly State of Freight webinar,…
Business Management Cat Scale marks 40th anniversary of first automated, full-length platform scale January 11, 2017 WALCOTT, Iowa – Cat Scale Company celebrated the 40th anniversary of what the company said was ‘striving to provide professional drivers with the most accurate weights possible.’ Truckstop entrepreneur Bill…
New all-inclusive software helps manage Allison transmissions January 11, 2017 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Allison Transmission is offering a yearly subscription service through the new Allison DOC Premium V2017.1.0 software program, a diagnostic tool for monitoring and reviewing all control systems…
STA moves into larger, better equipped location preview image Business Management STA moves into larger, better equipped location January 4, 2017 REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) has a new home, a process that has taken nearly a decade to come to fruition. “This space is a culmination of…
Business Management TransForce International buys National Fast Freight December 29, 2016 BRAMPTON, Ont. – TransForce International has announced the acquisition of National Fast Freight from Calyx Transportation Group. National Fast Freight provides LTL intermodal services across Canada and has generated $80…
Business Management Osiecki to help PeopleNet strengthen compliance efforts December 28, 2016 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – PeopleNet has brought on Scopelitis Transportation Consulting president and CEO David J. Osiecki in an attempt to help its customers strengthen their safety and compliance efforts. “With…
Business Management Ontario carriers lacking optimism December 19, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario motor carrier executives are less optimistic about their business prospects over the next quarter than they were three months ago. The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Q4…
