Business Management Communicating to all generations April 26, 2016 Employee engagement is the buzzword of the 21st Century, but according to a 2013 Gallup survey of US businesses, most employees think their employers are doing a poor…
Human Resources Doing its part April 26, 2016 Manitoba driver training school teaches students about life on the road
Human Resources Large truckload fleet turnover rate hits 102% April 25, 2016 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Association (ATA) said the annualized turnover rate for large truckload fleets increased by two percentage points to 102% during the fourth quarter of 2015.
Business Management Wabash brings on new duo to lead company into the future April 21, 2016 LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Wabash National Corp.’s Tank Trailer welcomed Dave Hill as its vice-president and general manager and Jay Morfitt as director of business development and strategy. Hill will lead…
Equipment Demand for Class 8 vehicles dropped in March, says ACT Research April 19, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research’s State of the Industry report shows Class 8 orders have dropped 10% month-to-month and 35% year-to-year for the month of March to a total of 16,354…
Equipment FTR report shows declining trailer order activity for March April 19, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – US trailer net orders are down 35% month-to-month and 39% year-to-year for the month of March, according to an FTR report, which is the lowest order activity…
Business Management Daimler opens new headquarter building in Portland April 19, 2016 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America cracked the doors of its new headquarters building on its corporate campus in North Portland, Ore. April 19. “As a leader in the…
Coyle named Mitsubishi Fuso’s v.p. of service operations preview image Human Resources Coyle named Mitsubishi Fuso’s v.p. of service operations April 19, 2016 LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Scott Coyle has been named vice-president of service operations for North America for Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA). “During his tenure in the service group,…
Meritor provides students with necessary parts for technician program preview image Equipment Meritor provides students with necessary parts for technician program April 14, 2016 Invites 31 to Truck World show to learn about new technologies
Business Management Many things to consider when trying to avoid information paralysis April 13, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – Kirk Altrichter, vice-president of maintenance for Crete Carrier Corporation out of Lincoln, Nebraska provided a solid launching point during the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Summit (CFMS) April 13…
Human Resources MTA hosts provincial politicians; holds AGM April 11, 2016 WINNIPEG, Man. –Prior to calling its annual general meeting to order April 8, the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) hosted representatives from all three provincial parties, including then premier, NDP leader…
Human Resources PMTC seeks nominees for awards program April 11, 2016 MILTON, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) is looking for the best in trucking for its awards of excellence. With five categories in total, the PMTC…
Business Management TMTA names first-ever female president April 11, 2016 WATERLOO, Ont. — The Transportation Maintenance & Technology Association (TMTA) has installed its first-ever female president, Brenda Alderson. Alderson will lead the Waterloo chapter, after accepting the reins from outgoing…
Business Management STA names new executive director April 6, 2016 REGINA, Sask. – Susan Ewart has been named the new executive director of the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) following the announcement that Al Rosseker would step aside. “We identified a…
Former commercial driver beats NDP leader in Saskatchewan election preview image Human Resources Former commercial driver beats NDP leader in Saskatchewan election April 5, 2016 SASKATOON, Sask. – David Buckingham, a commercial driver who turned to politics after 36 years in the car hauling business, defeated Saskatchewan’s NDP leader in the Saskatoon Westview riding during…
