People John Caseley of Trendway Transportation dies at 73 August 16, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – John Caseley of Trendway Transportation Services has died, the Ontario Trucking Association announced Friday. He was 73. Caseley passed away suddenly July 29, the association said. Before…
Economy Heavy-duty vehicle market on edge of precipice: ACT Research August 16, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – The heavy-duty vehicle markets are at the edge of a precipice, according to ACT Research’s latest North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook. “Since the start of this demand…
Saskatchewan highways to get $75-million upgrade August 16, 2019 REGINA, Sask. – The federal and provincial governments have announced more than $75 million in joint funding to improve the highway systems in Saskatchewan. The projects involve building four sets…
Women In Trucking chief named Cinderella to CEO preview image People, Trucking Life Women In Trucking chief named Cinderella to CEO August 16, 2019 Ellen Voie receives the award in New York. PLOVER, Wis. – Women In Trucking Association president and CEO Ellen Voie has been named the Cinderella to CEO of the…
Container tariffs dodged preview image Economy Container tariffs dodged August 16, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is celebrating a significant victory in the ongoing tariffs dispute, as tariffs on 53-ft. domestic intermodal containers have been shelved. “Trucking and trade…
CTA heads discussion with Bank of Canada head preview image Economy CTA heads discussion with Bank of Canada head August 16, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) was among a nine-member coalition of national transportation associations that recently met with Stephen Poloz, governor of the Bank of Canada, and…
Canadian spot market sees more trucks per load in July preview image Economy Canadian spot market sees more trucks per load in July August 16, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Loads were down, trucks were up in the spot market in July, according to the latest data from TransCore Link Logistics. There was a 9% decline in…
People Truck drivers pay tribute to couple murdered along Alaska Highway August 15, 2019 Whitehorse, Yukon – A truck driver from Whitehorse is leading a group of truckers in an effort to remember two people killed along the Alaska Highway in B.C. The CBC…
Getting by with a little support from their friends August 15, 2019 Mack and Putzmeister marry well in demanding concrete pump truck market
Daseke founder and CEO Don Daseke retires preview image Daseke founder and CEO Don Daseke retires August 15, 2019 Don Daseke ADDISON, Texas – Specialized transportation and logistics solutions company Daseke announced Thursday that Don Daseke will retire from his roles as chief executive officer and chairman of…
UPS self-driving vehicles delivering cargo now preview image UPS self-driving vehicles delivering cargo now August 15, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. –UPS Ventures, the venture-capital arm of courier giant United Parcel Services, has acquired a minority stake in the self-driving startup TuSimple. Together, both companies are…
OOIDA supports proposed HoS changes preview image Health/Safety OOIDA supports proposed HoS changes August 15, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is welcoming proposed changes to the U.S. hours-of-service rules. The association, representing independent truckers in the U.S. and Canada, said…
Business is booming for mobile concrete pumps preview image Business is booming for mobile concrete pumps August 15, 2019 RACINE, Wisc. – The interest in truck-mounted concrete pumps continues to grow in the push for ever-higher productivity gains on modern construction sites. Maybe you could call these the boom times.
Mack using data to refine maintenance intervals preview image Mack using data to refine maintenance intervals August 15, 2019 MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – Mack Trucks’ GuardDog Connect system can now offer further insights into maintenance intervals, using a new Dynamic Maintenance program that will better match the tasks to specific duty cycles.
Half of truck owners switch brands because of poor experience: Survey preview image Half of truck owners switch brands because of poor experience: Survey August 15, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. -- Almost half (49%) of truck owners say they have switched nameplates because of a poor dealership experience, Today's Trucking's latest Pulse Survey has found.
