Trucking community mourns Vernon Erb preview image People, Trucking Life Trucking community mourns Vernon Erb May 21, 2020 WILMOT TOWNSHIP, Ont. – The trucking community is paying tribute to Vernon Erb, founder of the Erb Group of Companies, who passed away Wednesday. He was 84. “It is with…
Trucking is in vogue, thanks to drivers preview image Economy, Health/Safety, People, Regulations, Trucking Life Trucking is in vogue, thanks to drivers May 20, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Truck drivers have helped boost the image of the industry because of the role they play in keeping the economy running during the Covid-19 crisis, according to…
Dalmac fleet goes on the auction block preview image Equipment Dalmac fleet goes on the auction block May 20, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – Dalmac Energy’s entire fleet of oilfield service trucks and trailers will be sold off at a virtual auction June 3. The auction will be conducted by GA…
OOIDA pushes for greater broker transparency preview image Business Tips, Regulations OOIDA pushes for greater broker transparency May 20, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is urging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to improve broker transparency through greater enforcement of existing rules. “Brokers have…
Quebec truck driving instructors protest Covid-19 layoffs preview image Economy Quebec truck driving instructors protest Covid-19 layoffs May 20, 2020 MIRABEL, Que. — About 40 truck driver training instructors from Centre de formation en transport de Saint-Jérôme (CFTR) took to the streets yesterday to protest their layoffs associated with Covid-19.
Truck crossings continue to fall preview image Border, Health/Safety, People, Trucking Life Truck crossings continue to fall May 19, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering the country dropped again last week, according to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). It said Tuesday arrivals during the week…
Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions until June 21 preview image Border, Economy, Health/Safety, People Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions until June 21 May 19, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada and the U.S. have agreed to keep the border closed to all non-essential travel until June 21, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday. Photo: CBSA The…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Truck tonnage plummets most in 26 years preview image Economy ECONOMIC WATCH: Truck tonnage plummets most in 26 years May 19, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage plummeted 12.2% in April, according to the latest data from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “April’s monthly decline was the largest in 26…
Waste hauler takes delivery of first Autocar DC-64R preview image Equipment Waste hauler takes delivery of first Autocar DC-64R May 19, 2020 HOUSTON, Texas – Autocar has delivered its first DC-64R conventional roll-off waste truck to WCA Waste Corporation. The company says WCA helped develop specific features and benefits during the product…
High confidence in tire pressure systems: report preview image Technology High confidence in tire pressure systems: report May 19, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Tire pressure systems continue to advance, and the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) says the confidence in adopting such equipment should be high – as…
Dan Griffin to lead Dana’s global aftermarket units preview image Border, People, Trucking Life Dan Griffin to lead Dana’s global aftermarket units May 19, 2020 MAUMEE, Ohio – Dana Inc. has announced an expanded leadership role for Dan Griffin. As senior director, aftermarket and digital solutions, he will lead Dana’s global aftermarket business units, the…
Ritchie Bros.’ first online-only auction a success preview image Equipment, Events Ritchie Bros.’ first online-only auction a success May 19, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros.’ transition to online-only auctions didn’t dampen business at its very first online-only auction in Edmonton, Alta., May 11-15. A total of 10,700 pieces of equipment…
Daimler updating e-commerce parts platform preview image Equipment, Technology Daimler updating e-commerce parts platform May 19, 2020 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America is launching a new e-commerce platform known as Excelerator, replacing the existing Pinnacle Truck Parts platform by this fall. “Excelerator connects our customers…
18 Wheels Logistics expands in B.C. preview image Economy, Trucking Life 18 Wheels Logistics expands in B.C. May 19, 2020 DELTA, B.C. – 18 Wheels Logistics opened a new 70,000 sq.-ft. facility in Delta, B.C. May 15, offering warehousing, trucking, co-packing and RFID scanning capabilities. The company told Today’s Trucking…
ONroute extends free-coffee offer preview image People, Trucking Life ONroute extends free-coffee offer May 19, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — ONroute is extending its offer of free coffee every Wednesday until Canada Day on July 1, the company has announced. A free medium coffee/beverage will be…
