Lytx announces new features, including risk identification without video capture preview image Health/Safety, Technology Lytx announces new features, including risk identification without video capture October 27, 2020 SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Lytx has come out with two new features, giving drivers the opportunity improve behaviors in real-time and fleets the chance to correct behaviors without video capture.
FPInnovations named first ELD certification body preview image Equipment, Health/Safety, Regulations, Technology FPInnovations named first ELD certification body October 26, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – FPInnovations will be the first body to certify Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) as Canada prepares to mandate the technology. Federally regulated carriers will need to equip trucks…
Trucking continues fighting ‘must-win’ battles, as pandemic dominates news preview image Border, Economy Trucking continues fighting ‘must-win’ battles, as pandemic dominates news October 26, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – What started as a year of so much promise for the trucking industry has gone off the rails, but the industry now enjoys greater appreciation and recognition…
Teleo Capital completes acquisition of Rand McNally preview image Border, Mergers & Acquisitions Teleo Capital completes acquisition of Rand McNally October 26, 2020 CHICAGO, Ill. – The private equity firm Teleo Capital has completed its acquisition of Rand McNally, and named Joseph Roark chairman. “We are extremely excited to support the Rand McNally…
Ron Foxcroft’s success is no fluke preview image Business Tips, Equipment Ron Foxcroft’s success is no fluke October 26, 2020 HAMILTON, Ont. – Ron Foxcroft answered the phone at Fluke Transportation on the Friday night of the Canada Day long weekend in 1983. On the other end of the line…
Implementing an effective driver coaching program preview image Border, Business Tips Implementing an effective driver coaching program October 26, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – Steve Fields, a professional driver with YRC and America’s Road Team Captain, doesn’t mind having his driving critiqued using video. He likens it to an NFL team…
Trucking data will deliver ability to scale, speakers say preview image Business Tips, Technology Trucking data will deliver ability to scale, speakers say October 23, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Trucking-related decisions often revolve around trucks, loads and drivers, but some fleets believe the strength of an invisible thread – in the form of telematics data –…
How HR needs to approach Covid-19 preview image Border, Business Tips, Health/Safety How HR needs to approach Covid-19 October 23, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. — In a session packed with information for HR professionals, Katharine Weber, a principal with law firm Jackson Lewis, offered a breakdown of how to plan and brace…
TFI posts strong Q3, terminates APPS acquisition preview image Economy, Mergers & Acquisitions TFI posts strong Q3, terminates APPS acquisition October 23, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International shook off the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, posting a strong third quarter and restoring its workforce. TFI reported net income of $110.7 million, up…
Voluntary Covid-19 testing coming to Coutts crossing preview image Health/Safety Voluntary Covid-19 testing coming to Coutts crossing October 23, 2020 COUTTS, Alta. – A pilot project in Alberta will soon offer commercial drivers and other international travelers access to voluntary Covid-19 tests at the Coutts border crossing. The tests begin…
Plan electric vehicle infrastructure early preview image Equipment, Fuel/Emissions, Infrastructure, Technology Plan electric vehicle infrastructure early October 22, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Electric trucks promise benefits as diverse as lower emissions and a quiet ride. But fleets looking at the equipment might want to research the related charging infrastructure…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Shipper conditions worst in two years preview image Border, Economy ECONOMIC WATCH: Shipper conditions worst in two years October 22, 2020 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – U.S. shippers faced their toughest conditions in two years in August, according to FTR’s latest Shippers Conditions Index (SCI). The index fell into negative territory with a…
Tremcar names UTT Michigan distributor preview image Border, Equipment Tremcar names UTT Michigan distributor October 22, 2020 ROMULUS, Mich. – Canadian tanker trailer manufacturer Tremcar has appointed United Tank Trailer (UTT) its official distributor in Michigan. UTT offers a wide variety of tanker trailers. It also has…
Consumers driving economy, though buying habits have changed: Mullen preview image Economy, Trucking Life Consumers driving economy, though buying habits have changed: Mullen October 22, 2020 OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group saw third quarter revenues drop 10.6% y-o-y to $290.9 million, but net income climbed by $5.7 million thanks to improved operating income before depreciation and…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Canadian spot market freight volumes soften slightly in early October preview image Economy ECONOMIC WATCH: Canadian spot market freight volumes soften slightly in early October October 22, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian spot market load volumes were down slightly in early October, according to Loadlink Technologies, but the overall outlook remains positive. A strong end to September and…
