Bridgestone North Carolina plant turns 50 preview image Border Bridgestone North Carolina plant turns 50 September 27, 2019 Bridgestone Americas executives joined current and former plant leaders to celebrate Bandag’s 50th anniversary Thursday. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas has been celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Bandag…
Maintenance B.C. truck repair company making the most of its new shop software September 27, 2019 BURNABY, B.C. – They may be considered rookies in Trimble’s eyes, but Dieseltech Truck Repair out of B.C.’s Lower Mainland knows a thing or two about keeping medium- to heavy-duty…
Fleet marijuana limits vary widely on anniversary of legalization preview image Fleet marijuana limits vary widely on anniversary of legalization September 27, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Positive drug tests are on the rise and fleets continue to debate the acceptable thresholds for truck drivers as Canada approaches the first anniversary of legalized recreational marijuana.
Events CTA to visit Alberta during annual fall tour September 26, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) will be visiting Alberta during its fall tour, and registration is now open. Holding events in both Edmonton and Calgary, CTA president…
Events Women with Drive ‘hits the road’ with three stops in Western Canada September 26, 2019 REGINA, Sask. – With the success of its Ontario and Alberta events, Women with Drive is “hitting the road,” and expanding into other parts of the country, including an upcoming…
New trailer orders plunge 72% from a year ago preview image Border, Equipment New trailer orders plunge 72% from a year ago September 26, 2019 'With 2020 order boards fully open, the dramatic lack of fleet interest continues to astound'
Economy Geotab unveils accelerator for startups September 26, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Geotab has unveiled Torque Labs, a smart cities and transportation accelerator program designed to supply start-up businesses with funding, mentors, coaches, and access to Geotab resources. Innovations…
Economy MAT HD acquires Stemco brake business September 26, 2019 LONGVIEW, Texas – Stemco and its parent company — EnPro Industries — have sold a Rome, Georgia brake business to MAT HD, a subsidiary of MAT Holdings. The sold business…
Trucking HR Canada report confirms driver shortage September 26, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada has released an interim labor market report, confirming that the industry is facing an acute driver shortage. The findings show a high vacancy…
OTA says new WSIB rate not universally applicable September 26, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association says the streamlined framework for premiums announced by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board will not be applicable to all carriers universally. The…
Transport Trailer Sales celebrates 25th birthday preview image Equipment Transport Trailer Sales celebrates 25th birthday September 26, 2019 Company founders Nick Lambevski and his wife Cheryl at Thursday’s celebrations. MILTON, Ont. – Transport Trailer Sales, which specializes in the sale and service of new and used trailers,…
Ritchie Bros. Texas auction attracts 6,800 bidders preview image Border, Equipment Ritchie Bros. Texas auction attracts 6,800 bidders September 26, 2019 Photo from a previous auction in Fort Worth, Texas. FORT WORTH, Texas – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sold more than US$61 million worth of equipment during a two-day auction in…
Scania goes cabless on autonomous truck preview image Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Scania goes cabless on autonomous truck September 25, 2019 The first live demonstration of the Scania AXL will take place Oct. 2 SODERTALJE, Sweden – Scania has unveiled a concept truck without a cab as the Swedish manufacturer…
WSIB cuts average premium by 17% for 2020 preview image Health/Safety WSIB cuts average premium by 17% for 2020 September 25, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board is reducing average premium by 17% for 2020, the provincial agency announced Wednesday. For trucking, the premium will go down…
Wabash names WABCO Supplier of the Year preview image Wabash names WABCO Supplier of the Year September 25, 2019 WABCO team members accept the 2019 Pinnacle Award from Wabash National senior leaders. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Braking control systems supplier WABCO Holdings has received Wabash National’s Pinnacle Award…
