After Covid-related delay, Mack’s MD Series now in full production preview image Equipment After Covid-related delay, Mack’s MD Series now in full production September 22, 2020 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Production of Mack’s new medium-duty trucks was pushed back two months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but the trucks began rolling off the line Sept. 1. While…
Grant Group acquires Empire preview image Equipment, Mergers & Acquisitions Grant Group acquires Empire September 22, 2020 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Grant Group of Companies (GGC), which specializes in the haulage of construction materials, has acquired Empire Transportation of Grimsby, Ont. The financial details were not disclosed.
CVSA video explores future of enforcement preview image Infrastructure, Maintenance, Regulations CVSA video explores future of enforcement September 22, 2020 GREENBELT, Md. – The future of commercial vehicle enforcement is hardly child’s play, but it is being described with a childlike voice and some stop-motion animation. Welcome to the…
ECONOMIC WATCH: U.S. truck tonnage dives in August preview image Border, Economy ECONOMIC WATCH: U.S. truck tonnage dives in August September 22, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage plunged 5.6% in August, following a revised 1.4% decrease in July. “The August softness suggests that freight is very uneven in the trucking…
Biodiesel vehicles wrap and roll preview image Border, Fuel/Emissions Biodiesel vehicles wrap and roll September 22, 2020 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – American biodiesel users are sharing their success stories with wraps, decals or other vehicle branding efforts. Newly branded vehicles highlighting biodiesel’s sustainability benefits are rolling along…
Terberg rolling out second-generation electric yard tractor preview image Equipment, Fuel/Emissions Terberg rolling out second-generation electric yard tractor September 21, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Terberg has come out with a second-generation version of its electric yard tractor, which significantly increases battery capacity and can operate within a much wider temperature range.
Isaac to host virtual user conference preview image Business Tips, Technology Isaac to host virtual user conference September 21, 2020 SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Que. – Isaac Instruments will hold its annual user conference virtually this year, the company announced Monday. The Nov. 17-18 conference will feature a diverse program and networking sessions,…
OTA Education Foundation awards scholarships preview image People OTA Education Foundation awards scholarships September 21, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Several first-year post-secondary students are receiving a financial boost for their studies, through the latest Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Education Foundation scholarships. The scholarships are awarded…
Paccar partnership to provide charging infrastructure for electric trucks preview image Fuel/Emissions, Technology Paccar partnership to provide charging infrastructure for electric trucks September 21, 2020 BELLEVUE, Wash. – Paccar will work with Schneider Electric and Faith Technologies to provide charging infrastructure for its electric trucks in the U.S. and Canada. The company is taking orders…
Walmart to electrify entire fleet by 2040 preview image Fuel/Emissions, Technology Walmart to electrify entire fleet by 2040 September 21, 2020 BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart will electrify its entire fleet, including longhaul trucks, by 2040 as part of a broader plan to become emissions-free. “We want to play an important role…
KAG acquires Beaulac Transport preview image Border, Mergers & Acquisitions KAG acquires Beaulac Transport September 21, 2020 NORTH CANTON, Ohio — The Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) has acquired Quebec-based Beaulac Transport through its Canadian subsidiary RTL Westcan, the company announced Friday. The financial details were not disclosed.
FMCSA announces new CMV panel preview image Border, Regulations FMCSA announces new CMV panel September 21, 2020 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is launching a new panel to provide feedback on critical issues facing the commercial driving community such as safety, hours-of-service…
Trevor Milton steps down as Nikola chairman preview image Border, Technology Trevor Milton steps down as Nikola chairman September 21, 2020 PHOENIX, Ariz. — Nikola founder Trevor Milton has voluntarily stepped down as executive chairman and member of its board of directors, the company announced early Monday. Nikola shares plunged nearly…
Brian Dreher captures Best of Show at SuperRigs preview image Border, Events, Trucking Life Brian Dreher captures Best of Show at SuperRigs September 18, 2020 HOUSTON, Texas – Brian Dreher has won the Best of Show award for his 2016 Peterbilt 389 at the 38th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs, which was held virtually this year.
Glasvan Great Dane receives top honors preview image Events, Trucking Life Glasvan Great Dane receives top honors September 18, 2020 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Glasvan Great Dane has received Great Dane’s top honors for outstanding customer service and reefer sales, the company announced Thursday. “It’s of great honour to be awarded…
