Brian Kurtz passes away preview image People Brian Kurtz passes away August 14, 2019 GUELPH, Ont. – Brian Kurtz, the trucking industry icon who founded the company that bears his name, passed away Aug. 9 at the age of 72. He founded Brian Kurtz…
Overcapacity creating challenges, opportunities: Titanium preview image Economy Overcapacity creating challenges, opportunities: Titanium August 14, 2019 BOLTON, Ont. – Overcapacity and softening rates are creating headwinds for carriers, but also opportunities, as merger-and-acquisition (M&A) opportunities become more attractive. That was the message from Ted Daniel, CEO…
FMCSA administrator discusses proposed HoS changes preview image Health/Safety FMCSA administrator discusses proposed HoS changes August 14, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Proposed changes to the U.S. hours-of-service rules address the two most frequently-cited pain points for drivers and give them greater flexibility in managing their workdays. That was…
UPDATED: Split sleeper berth provision among proposed changes to U.S. HoS preview image Health/Safety UPDATED: Split sleeper berth provision among proposed changes to U.S. HoS August 14, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Much-anticipated changes to the U.S. hours-of-service (HoS) rules have been proposed by the U.S Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Five key provisions…
Mack and Schwing team up to offer top quality concrete pump trucks August 13, 2019 ST. PAUL, Minn. – Mack Trucks is predicting another strong year in the construction segment, including the concrete industry, where its Granite and TerraPro models have been top sellers for…
Equipment Trailer orders remain weak in July: FTR August 13, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – FTR has reported preliminary trailer orders for July totaled 9,000 units, showing continued weakness but up 61% from a “dismal” June. Orders were down 68% compared to…
Trucking HR Canada to honor top fleet employers preview image Trucking HR Canada to honor top fleet employers August 13, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada will honor the best workplaces in the trucking and logistics industry at its annual Top Fleet Employers awards gala this fall. The event…
Port of Montreal getting $37-million upgrade preview image Economy Port of Montreal getting $37-million upgrade August 13, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – The Port of Montreal will benefit from a $37-million investment in the name of increasing efficiency, capacity and security, with the promise of reducing wait times…
Economy Trucking conditions improved slightly in June: FTR August 13, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions improved slightly in June, but remain in negative territory, according to the latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI). A reading of -0.82 came from strengthening…
First eCascadias set to be delivered to customers preview image Equipment, Fuel/Emissions First eCascadias set to be delivered to customers August 13, 2019 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has built its first two battery electric eCascadias for customers in its Electric Innovation Fleet. They were built at its research and…
Mack pumped about truck sales, construction business preview image Mack pumped about truck sales, construction business August 13, 2019 ST PAUL, Minn. – The market for commercial trucks remains strong, buoyed by factors including a strong construction sector, and Mack Trucks now forecasts a North American market for 325,000 Class 8 units this year.
TTSAO to hold annual conference in February August 12, 2019 HAMILTON, Ont. — The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) will hold its fifth annual conference Feb. 26-27, 2020, in Mississauga, Ont. “Striving for Excellence” will be the…
Tug of war is highlight of truckers’ meet preview image People, Trucking Life Tug of war is highlight of truckers’ meet August 12, 2019 One of the teams competing in the tug of war this weekend. MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – It is a gathering of truckers with a difference: the main attraction is a…
Inspection blitz focuses on TDG shipments preview image Equipment, Events, Maintenance Inspection blitz focuses on TDG shipments August 12, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – Loads of dangerous goods are in the spotlight this week as part of Hazardous Material Week, and this year the inspection blitz is expanding beyond Canada.
CTA wants supply chain to press for Labour Code exemptions August 12, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance is calling on the supply chain to join the trucking industry in pressing for exemptions to three new Labour Code provisions set…
