Business Management New ATA president puts trucking’s enemies on notice October 5, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – In his first American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition speech as president and CEO of the organization, Chris Spear put the trucking industry’s enemies…
Business Management PIT Group to conduct testing with US Xpress October 5, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – PIT Group has continued to grow its presence in the US market, announcing this week that it will be conducting its first in-service fuel testing for…
Business Management Mack, Volvo bringing remote diagnostics to older trucks October 5, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack and Volvo announced at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition, deals with telematics provider Geotab that will bring remote diagnostics to older vehicles.
Business Management Truck market worse than anticipated, but demand should return in 2018 October 3, 2016 DTNA CEO Martin Daum provides market outlook during annual roundtable
Business Management Fear factor, reluctance to invest constraining economic growth October 3, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The US and global economies are as weak this year as they’ve been since the Great Recession and there’s little indication growth will accelerate anytime soon.
Business Management ELD mandate industry’s top concern October 3, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The impending electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is the trucking industry’s top concern, according to an annual survey by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). More…
Business Management Canadian rates rose slightly in July: CGFI September 29, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian ground transportation rates increased by just 0.15% in July, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index. The base rate was almost flat, up just 0.06%…
Two-truck platoons can reduce fuel consumption by 4%: NACFE preview image Business Management Two-truck platoons can reduce fuel consumption by 4%: NACFE September 28, 2016 NEW YORK, N.Y. – Two-truck platoons have the potential to reduce fuel consumption by about 4%, averaged across both vehicles. That’s the finding from the latest North American Council for…
Business Management Transwestern Truck Centres to hold open house in Calgary September 27, 2016 CALGARY, Alta. – Transwestern Truck Centres will hold a pair of open houses Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 to showcase what the Mack Trucks parts dealership has to offer. Selling…
New truck speed limiter adjusts to local speed limits September 27, 2016 CALGARY, Alta. – Magtec Products and SpeedGuage are bringing to market an aftermarket truck speed limiter that adheres to local speed limits. SpeedGuage will serve as a reseller of the…
Business Management Pressure Systems expands in face of growing demand September 26, 2016 SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Pressure Systems International has moved to a larger facility to accommodate growing demand for the tire inflation company’s product. Now double the size, the new location…
Business Management Driver costs now higher than fuel costs, says ATRI September 26, 2016 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) says due to lower fuel prices, the trucking industry’s operational costs declined in 2015. Releasing the findings from the 2016 update…
Business Management Caravan first Canadian fleet to deploy BlackBerry Radar September 26, 2016 WATERLOO, Ont. – Caravan Transportation Group is the first fleet to roll out BlackBerry’s Radar asset tracking system. BlackBerry Radar is billed as a “smart trailer” software and hardware platform…
Business Management Legislated or not, the only rule in trucking is “expect change” September 23, 2016 Whether you’re a fleet owner or a driver, the hand of government is never far away and it can almost seem as if it’s interested only in making your lives…
Business Management Unlocking the value of a more diverse workplace September 23, 2016 The trucking workplace of tomorrow will look much different than today’s
