ATRI identifies Top 10 concerns in trucking October 9, 2019 SAN DIEGO, Calif. – For the third year in a row, the driver shortage topped the list of industry concerns, as compiled by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI).
Trucking Life Thunder Bay truck route vote delayed — again October 8, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Thunder Bay, Ont. has once again delayed a vote on a contested truck route, postponing a related vote that was set for this week and will…
APTA meeting to discuss emerging technologies preview image People APTA meeting to discuss emerging technologies October 8, 2019 HALIFAX, N.S. – The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) opens its annual conference here today, but delegates can relax – there will be no speeches on the perennial problem…
Business Tips Dealing with conflicting marijuana rules in the U.S. tricky for carriers October 7, 2019 SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Unlike Canada, which has federally legalized the recreational use of marijuana, the U.S. is all over the map when it comes to the drug’s use. During…
Mack enhances aero, adds cloud-based ELD preview image Equipment Mack enhances aero, adds cloud-based ELD October 7, 2019 SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Mack is adding an extended chassis fairing with integrated step to its Anthem, which the company says will improve fuel economy by an additional 0.5%. It…
Business Tips What shippers want October 7, 2019 SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Communication, and real-time freight visibility are two priorities for shippers when selecting carriers to haul their freight. These expectations are increasing, especially in an environment where…
Registration opens for YLG Driven to Lead program preview image Registration opens for YLG Driven to Lead program October 7, 2019 MILTON, Ont. – The Young Leaders Group of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has announced that it will offer the Driven to Lead education program again in…
ATA president calls for improvements to NAFTA during MCE keynote address preview image Economy ATA president calls for improvements to NAFTA during MCE keynote address October 7, 2019 SAN DIEGO, Calif. – In a spirited keynote address, American Trucking Associations (ATA) president and CEO Chris Spear urged those in trucking to “get out and kick some ass” in…
MGF acquires Miami logistics company preview image MGF acquires Miami logistics company October 7, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Manitoulin Global Forwarding (MGF) has acquired Demark Global Logistics of Miami, Fla., the company announced Monday. The acquisition complements the purchase of N/J International Inc. of…
Protect immigration, but crack down on non-compliance: CTA preview image Protect immigration, but crack down on non-compliance: CTA October 7, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is advocating for steps to better protect immigrant truck drivers, following a Globe and Mail investigation into the way immigration…
Five Canadians among Penske safe-driver honorees preview image People, Trucking Life Five Canadians among Penske safe-driver honorees October 7, 2019 READING, Penn. – The Penske Logistics Premier Driver Recognition Program has honored 44 safe truck drivers in the U.S. and Canada as part of the 2019 Platinum and Gold…
Augmented reality, VR offer shops a new training tool preview image Augmented reality, VR offer shops a new training tool October 7, 2019 SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Augmented and virtual reality gives maintenance departments new options for training and may also attract a new generation of technicians.
Limit your fleet’s cybersecurity risks preview image Limit your fleet’s cybersecurity risks October 7, 2019 SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Fleets are more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats than ever before. Here are six things you can do to protect your operation from hackers.
Truck of the future will still run on diesel: panel preview image Truck of the future will still run on diesel: panel October 7, 2019 MONT TREMBLANT, Que. -- The truck of the future will run on diesel as well as a variety of other energy sources, depending on their application, a panel told attendees at the Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA) annual convention.
Volvo makes headway in Canadian market preview image Economy Volvo makes headway in Canadian market October 6, 2019 SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) highlighted its success in Canada during the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference and Exhibition today, saying it now owns a 13.9%…
