East names Chris Cooler VP of sales and marketing preview image Supply Chain East names Chris Cooler VP of sales and marketing November 25, 2019 Chris Cooler RANDOLPH, Ohio – East Manufacturing has promoted Chris Cooler to vice-president of sales and marketing, replacing Charlie Wells, who retired last year, the company announced Monday. In…
TCA gives Canadian fleets broad U.S. regulatory update preview image Transportation TCA gives Canadian fleets broad U.S. regulatory update November 21, 2019 BRAMPTON, Ont. – The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) made its annual trek to Canada Nov. 20, offering a free half-day business conference, which included a broad update on U.S. regulatory…
Trucking musicians join TCGO fundraising campaign preview image Transportation Trucking musicians join TCGO fundraising campaign November 8, 2019 PARK CITY, Kan. –The organization that helps truckers and their families is partnering with trucking’s top musicians to raise funds this holiday season. The Truckers Christmas Group. Org…
Search begins for 2020 Goodyear Highway Hero preview image Transportation Search begins for 2020 Goodyear Highway Hero November 8, 2019 AKRON, Ohio – Who will be the next Goodyear Highway Hero? The tire giant is accepting nominations for its annual award, which honors truck drivers who put themselves in…
Chevron unveils a lubricants ‘game changer’ preview image Sustainability Chevron unveils a lubricants ‘game changer’ November 5, 2019 RICHMOND, Calif. – It has been more than 15 years in the making. And, on Tuesday, Chevron Products Co. took the wrap off Delo 600 ADF heavy-duty engine oil…
Hyundai showcases hydrogen fuel cell concept truck preview image Equipment Hyundai showcases hydrogen fuel cell concept truck October 31, 2019 The company also demonstrates nitrogen-fueled, eco-friendly refrigerated trailer
Uber Freight expands into Canada preview image Business Management Uber Freight expands into Canada October 30, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Online load broker Uber Freight is expanding into Canada, the company announced Wednesday. The move comes on the heels of Uber Freight’s recent expansion into…
Truck-Lite expands trailer telematics suite preview image Technology Truck-Lite expands trailer telematics suite October 30, 2019 The Road Ready sensor (left) and the cargo system widget. ATLANTA, Ga. — Truck-Lite has added a volumetric cargo system to its Road Ready trailer telematics suite, the company…
Wabco launches intelligent ABS for trailers preview image Technology Wabco launches intelligent ABS for trailers October 28, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Wabco has introduced the intelligent anti-lock braking system, or iABS, for commercial trailers in North America. The company made the announcement Monday at the North American…
Mack gives market update, introduces limited edition Anthem preview image Equipment Mack gives market update, introduces limited edition Anthem October 28, 2019 The Mack Black Anthem ATLANTA, Ga. – Mack Trucks remains upbeat about the North American truck market, despite cooling orderboards. “We still see a very strong fourth quarter…
Great Dane debuts FleetPulse trailer tracking system preview image Technology Great Dane debuts FleetPulse trailer tracking system October 28, 2019 FleetPulse sensor descriptions ATLANTA, Ga. — Great Dane has launched a new trailer telematics system at the North America Commercial Vehicle Show. FleetPulse has been three years in the…
Mack strike ends as deal is reached with UAW preview image Human Resources Mack strike ends as deal is reached with UAW October 25, 2019 GREENSBORO, N.C. – The weekslong strike by some 3,500 hourly workers at six Mack Trucks facilities in the U.S. is over. The company announced late Thursday that it has…
U.S. net trailer orders jump 73% in September preview image Supply Chain U.S. net trailer orders jump 73% in September October 24, 2019 Frank Maly COLUMBUS, Ind. – Net trailer orders in the U.S. soared 73% from August to 18,629 units, but was down 68% compared to September 2018, an…
U.S. truck fatalities rise slightly in 2018 preview image Health & Safety U.S. truck fatalities rise slightly in 2018 October 23, 2019 WASHINGTON – Overall fatalities on U.S. roads have declined for a second consecutive year, but deaths involving large trucks have risen slightly. That is according to a report…
Talks to end Mack strike set to resume preview image Human Resources Talks to end Mack strike set to resume October 21, 2019 MACUNGIE, Penn. – Negotiations to end a strike by some 3,500 hourly workers at six Mack Truck plants in the U.S. were expected to resume Monday. The workers began…
