Volvo’s Vera making driverless deliveries preview image Equipment Volvo’s Vera making driverless deliveries June 13, 2019 GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Volvo’s driverless, cabless, electric truck has been put to work shuttling containers between a port and logistics center. Dubbed Vera, the truck is operating for ferry and…
Economy Loadings growth slowing, rates on the decline: FTR June 13, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking rates are expected to decrease about 7% this year, primarily driven by the spot market, with contract rates flat to down 1%. That’s the projection from…
Driver issues remain No.1 concern, PMTC study shows preview image Driver issues remain No.1 concern, PMTC study shows June 13, 2019 Tom Moore, senior vice-president, NPTC NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Driver recruiting, hiring and retention continue to be the top concern for private fleet operators, the 2019 Private Motor Truck…
UPDATED: Canada’s ELD rule announced preview image UPDATED: Canada’s ELD rule announced June 13, 2019 ELDs to be required in Canada by 2021
Devine defines Top 10 legal issues of 2019 preview image Business Tips Devine defines Top 10 legal issues of 2019 June 13, 2019 Heather Devine of Isaacs and Co. returned to the annual meeting of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada for an update on legal issues affecting carriers. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont.
Brad Fletcher named PMTC chairman preview image People Brad Fletcher named PMTC chairman June 13, 2019 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Brad Fletcher, a regional fleet manager with the Terrapure Enviromental waste management service, has been named chairman of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada…
Atlantic Truck Show attracts thousands of truck enthusiasts June 12, 2019 MONCTON, N.B. — Thousands of truck enthusiasts and exhibitors gathered at the Moncton Coliseum Complex on June 7 and 8 for the largest trucking and transportation event, the Atlantic Truck…
OOIDA to urge Congress to improve treatment of truckers preview image OOIDA to urge Congress to improve treatment of truckers June 12, 2019 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – The group that promotes the interests of American truck drivers will testify before a U.S. congressional panel on Wednesday about the state of the country’s trucking…
Trucking conditions remained negative in April: FTR preview image Trucking conditions remained negative in April: FTR June 12, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. improved slightly in April, according to the Trucking Conditions Index by FTR, but remained in negative territory. FTR reports the rate environment…
10 things to know about Canada’s ELD mandate preview image 10 things to know about Canada’s ELD mandate June 12, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Transport Canada has officially unveiled rules that will mandate ELDs (electronic logging devices), replacing long-established paper logbooks. Here are 10 key things you need to know:
U.S. spot market truckload volumes fall 12% in May preview image U.S. spot market truckload volumes fall 12% in May June 11, 2019 PORTLAND, Ore. – Spot market truckload freight volumes failed to meet expectations in May, transportation information provider DAT Solutions said on Tuesday. The number of full-truckload van loads moved on…
Continental renames urban waste transport tires preview image Border Continental renames urban waste transport tires June 11, 2019 FORT MILL, S.C. – Tire giant Continental has renamed its commercial waste transport tires and retreads for improved clarity. “The new nomenclature is descriptive and easy to use, ensuring that…
Mack, Volvo offering certified used truck warranties preview image Equipment Mack, Volvo offering certified used truck warranties June 11, 2019 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack and Volvo have both announced new warranty programs for pre-owned trucks. The Volvo Certified Warranty provides engine and transmission coverage based on its Volvo Engine Plan…
Spot market load volumes increased in May preview image Economy Spot market load volumes increased in May June 11, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian spot market heated up in May, with load volumes rising against a lesser increase in truck volumes. TransCore Link Logistics reported daily average load postings…
Maxim raises more funds for CancerCare Manitoba preview image Events, People Maxim raises more funds for CancerCare Manitoba June 11, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – Scores of volunteers from Maxim Truck and Trailer took part in the Challenge for Life 2019 in Winnipeg on Saturday, raising $230,000 for CancerCare Manitoba. That takes…
