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Use big data as a teaching mechanism, not an ‘I got ya’ tool

RED DEER, Alta. – Collecting data from today’s truck technologies is about more than improving a carrier’s bottom line, it’s about helping drivers be the best they can be. Derek…

OTA welcomes WSIB rate reductions

TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is welcoming rate reductions from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Bureau (WSIB). The WSIB announced trucking rate reductions of 30%, from $6.97…

Volvo designers win award

NEW ORLEANS, La. – Volvo Trucks’ designers recently received a silver International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) for their design of the new VNL. “Our first goal with our design was…

Shipper conditions unchanged in July

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for U.S. shippers remained relatively unchanged in July, staying in moderately negative territory. The FTR Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) read -9.9 for the month, following a…

Fire Fight: Institute plans tanker training for firefighters

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Every tanker involved in a highway collision looks like it’s ready to add fuel to a fire. In some cases the loads can do this very thing. That's why David Clarke wants to offer first responders the practical training to keep bad situations from getting worse. And he’s relying on industry experts -- those who pull such trailers for a living -- to make the training a reality.

Breast cancer convoys deliver $114,500 for cure

WOODSTOCK, ONT. — The ninth running of the Trucking for a Cure convoy at locations in Prescott and Woodstock, Ont., added more than $114,500 to the Canadian Cancer Society’s war…

Michelin celebrates spirit of travel with painted rock contest

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Michelin North America has launched a nationwide painted rock contest to celebrate the spirit of exploration and mobility. Starting yesterday, Michelin distributed 100 yellow painted rocks in…

ZF developing platooning system

HANOVER, Germany – ZF has announced it’s building a fully integrated platooning system, including sensor sets, the ZF ProAI supercomputer, ReAx electrohydraulic steering, and the TraXon transmission. The complete system…

Dayton truck tires to cost more

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Dayton truck and bus tires sold in the U.S. and Canada will be priced 10% higher, according to parent company Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. The company blamed…

Executive director of CIFFA set to retire

ETOBICOKE, Ont. — The Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) announced today that executive director Ruth Snowden has notified the board of directors of her intention to retire from the association…

Mitsubishi Fuso names new CFO

LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America has promoted Gina Harlan. She is the company’s new chief financial officer. Gina Harlan She replaces Michael Munz, who is returning to…

Two-year study launched into platooning

YPSILANTI TWP., Mich. – The American Center for Mobility has gathered the team for a two-year study into platooning commercial and military vehicles — launching what’s described as the first…

OOIDA to celebrate 45th anniversary

JOPLIN, Mo. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year at the Guilty by Association Truck Show Sept. 27-29. The show will be held…

Titanium to host BBQ, hiring fair

BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Trucking Services has announced a driver hiring fair, to be held Sept. 29 for drivers and their families. It will be hosted at 32 Simpson Road…

Trucking conditions among the best since 2004

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. are at among their strongest since early 2004, according to the FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI). The July reading of 14.04 reflected…