STS to offer perspectives on economy, freight trends preview image Economy STS to offer perspectives on economy, freight trends September 9, 2019 The conference “will try to make sense of the roller coaster that Canadian shippers and carriers have experienced over the past couple of years”.
Daimler tests autonomous trucks on public roads preview image Border Daimler tests autonomous trucks on public roads September 9, 2019 Daimler Trucks is testing autonomous trucks with SAE Level 4 intent technology on highways in southwest Virginia. BLACKSBURG, Va. — Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics are actively developing and…
FedEx cut Amazon ties in U.S., but not in Canada preview image FedEx cut Amazon ties in U.S., but not in Canada September 9, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. -- FedEx has terminated a business relationship with Amazon in the U.S., but the work with the e-commerce giant continues in Canada.
CTA unveils trucking wish list for federal election preview image CTA unveils trucking wish list for federal election September 9, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada's federal election is officially underway, and the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) wants several trucking-related issues to be reflected in party platforms.
Economy New weigh station to be constructed near Terrace, B.C. September 6, 2019 TERRACE, B.C. – The Canadian government is investing $15 million to build a commercial vehicle inspection station on Hwy 16. The new station will be located east of Terrace, B.C.,…
Rising detention times hitting productivity: ATRI preview image Border, People, Trucking Life Rising detention times hitting productivity: ATRI September 6, 2019 The study says detention times significantly influence driver and carrier productivity. ATRI photo ARLINGTON, Va. – Driver detention times and the frequency of detention have both increased in the…
Bendix Kentucky plant to get $65-million upgrade preview image Border Bendix Kentucky plant to get $65-million upgrade September 6, 2019 The BSFB plant in Bowling Green, Ky. ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake (BSFB) broke ground Friday on a 130,000-square-foot expansion of its wheel-end manufacturing facility in Bowling…
Transportation minister marks Trucking Week preview image Trucking Life Transportation minister marks Trucking Week September 5, 2019 Caroline Mulroney with OTA executives in Milton, Ont., on Thursday. OTA Photo. MILTON, Ont. — Ontario’s transportation minister joined executives of the Ontario Trucking Association on Thursday in celebrating…
Equipment Class 8 truck market ‘at a turning point’: FTR September 5, 2019 Class 8 truck orders in Auust were 80% lower than a year ago, but up 4% from July, according to preliminary data from FTR. Orders totaled 10,400 units, and have…
Nikola names strategic investors preview image Fuel/Emissions Nikola names strategic investors September 5, 2019 PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nikola Corporation has revealed Bosch and Hanwha as strategic investors who have collectively invested more than US$230 million into the company. Both companies have invested at least…
Continental names Mercer western sales manager preview image Border Continental names Mercer western sales manager September 4, 2019 Gary P. Mercer ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Tiremaker Continental has named Gary P. Mercer western sales manager to oversee the company’s aftermarket program for the traditional warehouse distributor network. Mercer…
Volvo improves quality with 3D printing technology preview image Border Volvo improves quality with 3D printing technology September 4, 2019 Volvo Trucks used 3D printing technology to develop a one-piece diffuser used in the paint atomizer cleaning process, saving the company more than $1,000 per part. DUBLIN, Va. —…
Rush Truck Centres acquires Archer Truck Services preview image Rush Truck Centres acquires Archer Truck Services September 4, 2019 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Rush Truck Centres of Canada has acquired Archer Truck Services of St. Catharines, Ont., the two companies announced Wednesday. A full-service dealership offering parts, sales and…
Navistar subsidiary Fleetrite Parts opens more stores preview image Border Navistar subsidiary Fleetrite Parts opens more stores September 4, 2019 BOULDER, Col. –Fleetrite Parts has marked its 50th anniversary by announcing the opening of six new retail locations – five in North America and one in Latin America. Fleetrite…
Lisa Kelly: From tomboy to celebrity trucker preview image Border, People, Trucking Life Lisa Kelly: From tomboy to celebrity trucker September 4, 2019 Lisa Kelly at the Great American Truck Show in Dallas, Texas, in August. (Photo: Abdul Latheef) DALLAS, Texas – In an episode of Ice Road Truckers, Lisa Kelly jumps…
