Frigid Financing: Considerations when acquiring a reefer preview image Frigid Financing: Considerations when acquiring a reefer September 19, 2019 When it comes to financing reefers, they are just like any piece of equipment. Yes, they obviously cost more than dry vans, but they will usually generate more revenue. But your financing options will vary.
Truckers feeling insecure when it comes to cargo theft: poll preview image Truckers feeling insecure when it comes to cargo theft: poll September 19, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Fleets and drivers are expected to watch over the cargo in their care, but about two-thirds (69%) of those surveyed by Today’s Trucking do not feel their loads are completely secure against cargo theft.
Mercedes now offering gas-powered Sprinter preview image Equipment Mercedes now offering gas-powered Sprinter September 18, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Mercedes-Benz Vans ushered in a comprehensive refresh of its Sprinter van with the 2019 model year, with the biggest development being the arrival of a gasoline engine.
The future looks bright for the connected truck preview image Trucking Life The future looks bright for the connected truck September 18, 2019 HOUSTON, Texas – Drivewyze is excited about the future of connected trucks, and presented an overview of where the company sees the technology today, and where it believes it will…
Omnitracs names Ashim Bose chief data scientist preview image Omnitracs names Ashim Bose chief data scientist September 18, 2019 Ashim Bose DALLAS, Texas – Fleet management solutions provider Omnitracs has named Ashim Bose chief data scientist and vice-president of artificial intelligence/machine learning and data. In this role, Bose…
2 students receive Andy Transport scholarships preview image People, Trucking Life 2 students receive Andy Transport scholarships September 18, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – Andy Transport has named the winners of this year’s in-house scholarships. They are Antonela Badan and Aleksandra Mircheva, who will receive $1,500 each. Badan is a…
Ever-expanding Isaac Instruments opens new HQ preview image Events, People Ever-expanding Isaac Instruments opens new HQ September 18, 2019 Isaac president Jacques DeLarochelliere addresses a crowd of more than 200 visitors during his facility’s grand opening (Photo: Isaac Instruments) SAINT-BRUNO-de-MONTARVILLE, Que. – Isaac Instruments is clearly in the midst…
PSI creates 1.5 million tire pressure systems preview image Equipment PSI creates 1.5 million tire pressure systems September 18, 2019 Emissions-related changes are adding to the interest in automatic tire inflation systems. SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Business is booming for Pressure Systems International (PSI) – a privately held Texas company…
Equipment Trailer orders remain in low holding pattern September 18, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Final trailer orders for August remained in a low holding pattern at 10,400 units, according to FTR. August’s final orders were down 71% year-over-year, while cancellations were…
Fleetstop Trailers adds Chatha to sales team preview image Fleetstop Trailers adds Chatha to sales team September 18, 2019 CALGARY, Alta. — Fleetstop Trailers has appointed Chanmukh (Chan) Chatha as a regional account manager for sales. Chatha brings over 13 years of customer and product experience in the…
CATL to supply battery modules for Daimler electric trucks preview image Border CATL to supply battery modules for Daimler electric trucks September 18, 2019 PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks & Buses has signed an agreement with battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL), the company said Wednesday. Under the deal, CATL will…
Trucking Life Truckers Against Trafficking expands into Canada September 17, 2019 HOUSTON, Texas – Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) has expanded into Canada, entering into a partnership with the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking this past July. A national hotline to…
Thousands of drivers tagged for speeding during blitz preview image Events, Health/Safety Thousands of drivers tagged for speeding during blitz September 17, 2019 BETHESDA, Md. – Canadian and U.S. enforcement teams handed out 17,556 speed-related citations during this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week, in a blitz that targeted the drivers of commercial…
Business Tips HOS compliance in U.S. near 100% with ELD use September 17, 2019 HOUSTON, Texas – Electronic logging devices (ELDs) are making a significant impact on HOS compliance in the U.S., something that is likely to be mirrored in Canada come June of…
Kate Rahn to lead Peterbilt in Canada preview image People Kate Rahn to lead Peterbilt in Canada September 17, 2019 Kate Rahn, Peterbilt Motors DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors has named Kate Rahn, a former BlackBerry executive, as its regional sales and marketing manager in Canada. Rahn has for the…
