Features

Software (September 01, 2007)

ALK Technologies has introduced PC*MILER Web Services, in an effort to help customers utilize PC*MILER technology on various IT platforms. Utilizing the core functionality of PC*MILER, PC*MILER Web Se...

How green are your transportation practices?

Not long ago, some would say even as late as last year, sustainable transportation practices or "green transportation" as most would call it, was hardly a topic of discussion in the boardrooms of most...

Ottawa weighs in

Canada's commercial highway freight sector is responsible for almost 10% of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions, a number the federal government aims to reduce under its recently announced ecoENERGY for...

A glimpse into the FUTURE

Make no mistake. Hybrid trucks and alternative fuel technologies are going to play a big part in road transport in the coming years. The burgeoning science is stimulated by the insatiable drive to red...

It’s a wrap!

FERGUS, Ont. - The Fergus Truck Show continued at a record-breaking pace for its 22nd installment, boasting "massive" crowds of more than 71,000 over the four-day event July 26-29. Organizers' statist...

Schneider wins award for training initiative (September 01, 2007)

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Schneider National has received an award for achieving results through learning and performance practices and interventions.

Lighting (September 01, 2007)

Peterson Manufacturing has expanded its line of single-diode Piranha LED clearance/sidemarker lights with a PC-rated model: the 177 Series DOT Light. Properly mounted at a 45-degree angle, the 177 mod...

Thinking outside and inside THEBOX

We like to build trailers," says Charlie Fetz, vice-president of research and development for Great Dane Trailers in Savannah, "It's wonderful when someone comes along and says, 'I'm interested in R&a...

Inside the Numbers (September 01, 2007)

Why the focus is on trucking

Driver Satisfaction Survey: What’s on his mind?

When it comes to a problem that has lingered as long and proven as difficult to solve as has the professional driver shortage, it's best to start with the good news. The fact the national driver turno...

CJ-4: “oil” good

With the release of many new products - regardless whether it's oil, engines, tires, movies, music or beer - most of the general public keeps a healthy skepticism.

Competition Watch (September 01, 2007)

KRISKA HOLDINGS has reached a deal to assume the international cross-border truckload activities of MUIRS INTERNATIONAL. The company said the acquisition was made in recognition that industry consolid...

Michelin reinvents the wheel with new tread capabilities

There's a common school of thought that there are no new ideas and instead of trying to invent something, it's best to borrow from someone else and make it better; basically, 'Don't try and reinvent t...

Peterbilt shifts into hybrid production

With hybrid technology poised to make inroads in the medium-duty truck market, Peterbilt has now shifted part of its environmental efforts towards Class 6-7 trucks.

Wal-Mart Canada unveils green scorecard for carriers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - As part of its company-wide sustainability program, Wal-Mart Canada is spearheading a collaboration among supply-chain companies to measure and reduce the environmental footprint o...