Business Management Ryder offers new flexible maintenance packages May 24, 2016 MIAMI, Fla. — Ryder System has introduced what it claims to be the industry’s most flexible leasing and maintenance solutions, Ryder ChoiceLease. The new offerings include two new lease products,…
Business Management Protect your cargo this Memorial Day Weekend, CargoNet warns May 24, 2016 JERSEY CITY, N.J. — With Memorial Day weekend looming in the US, CargoNet is reminding drivers and carriers to be vigilant to prevent cargo theft. CargoNet indicates over the past…
Business Management Daimler commits to exhibit at NACVS 2017 in Atlanta May 23, 2016 Joins Exhibitor Advisory Committee
Business Management Titanium Group’s revenues increase, EBITDA declines May 18, 2016 WOODBRIDGE, Ont. — Titanium Transportation Group saw earnings decrease 11% year-over-year in the first quarter, despite higher revenues. Revenues were up 17% but EBITDA was down 11%, to $2.5 million,…
Hino Canada appoints new president preview image Business Management Hino Canada appoints new president May 16, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Hino Motors Canada has named Yumiko Kawamura as the company’s new president, succeeding Shuichi Kaneko, who held the position for four years and has moved into the…
Business Management Trucking conditions worsened in March: FTR May 16, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trucking conditions in the US dropped sharply in March, reaching their lowest level since 2011, according to the FTR Trucking Conditions Index. The reading of 4.22 was…
Class 8 supply continues to outdo demand, says ACT preview image Business Management Class 8 supply continues to outdo demand, says ACT May 12, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research says supply of Class 8 trucks in the US is continuing to rise faster than demand. Based on the company’s most recent For-Hire Trucking Index, Act…
Business Management Trucking HR report says increased diversity needed in industry May 10, 2016 OTTAWA, Ont. – A new report from Trucking HR Canada says there is a strong business case for increased diversity in the country’s trucking industry. Coined ‘Changing Workforce’, the report…
Business Management Trimac receives privatization offer May 2, 2016 CALGARY, Alta. — Trimac shares were up nearly 10% Monday after the company announced it has received a proposal from its principal shareholder, Trimac Holdings, to privatize the company. The…
Business Management Passion for the industry and a penchant for honesty April 30, 2016 CTA’s David Bradley talks shop during AMTA Leadership Conference
Business Management Social media about connecting, not selling April 30, 2016 Trucking professionals get lesson on how to best utilize social media
Business Management Shedding the negative and helping others April 29, 2016 AMTA Leadership Conference keynote speaker motivates industry to achieve their goals
Business Management Mack grows lease network April 28, 2016 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Leasing System added 19 dealers to its network in 2015, expanding its number of locations to 210 full-service Mack Trucks dealers. These dealers offer leasing in…
Business Management Base rates flat, fuel surcharges down in February: CGFI April 28, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased 0.2% in February, compared to the month earlier. That’s according to the Canadian General Freight Index compiled…
Business Management Titanium outsources North Bay shop April 27, 2016 NORTH BAY, Ont. — Titanium Transportation Group announced it has outsourced its on-site North Bay mechanic shop to Lewis Motor Sales. The shop was acquired as part of Titanium’s acquisition…
