Canada’s spot market records strong January preview image Canada’s spot market records strong January February 27, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian spot market recorded a robust start to 2019, improving upon a noticeable decline in freight market activity in the last quarter of 2018.
CTA continues call for truck driver immigration program preview image Events CTA continues call for truck driver immigration program February 27, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) continues its push for a trucking-focused immigration program to help offset a shortage of truck drivers. Speaking yesterday before the House…
This Way Up: How to choose the best lift for your shop preview image This Way Up: How to choose the best lift for your shop February 27, 2019 Lift choices are dictated by everything from the vehicles being serviced to the nature of work being conducted. (Stertil-Koni photo) TORONTO, Ont. — Nothing reinforces the need for well-chosen shop…
Canadian truck orders slowing, but sales remain strong February 27, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. — Truck orders appear to be slowing when compared to the record-setting pace of 2018, but Canada’s retail sales were strong as 2019 began. ACT Research reports that…
Getting Canadian and U.S. ELD mandates to mesh preview image Trucking Life Getting Canadian and U.S. ELD mandates to mesh February 26, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – The Canadian ELD mandate is fast coming down the pike, and one area where it could differ from the U.S. rule may impact carriers and device manufacturers…
Mark Russell named Nikola president February 26, 2019 PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nikola Corporation today announced that Mark Russell is the company’s new president. Russell, 56, joins Nikola at a time when the company is poised to start production…
Eriez names new director of aftermarket sales preview image Eriez names new director of aftermarket sales February 26, 2019 ERIE, Pa. — Eriez-USA announced today that John Klinge has been promoted to the newly created position of director, Strategic Sales-Aftermarket. In this role, Klinge will head the Eriez aftermarket business,…
Health/Safety Petition gains support from parents of Humboldt victim February 26, 2019 RED DEER, Alta. – A petition calling for more stringent commercial driver training standards has gained support from a couple who lost their daughter in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
TFI International acquires Schilli February 26, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International today announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary of TFI International has acquired Schilli Corporation, a business that specializes in the transportation of dry and liquid bulk and offers…
Trucking Life Understanding personal conveyance is clear as mud February 25, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – Back to the Omnitracs Outlook User Conference by popular demand, Joe DeLorenzo was on hand to clear up a few regulatory issues, specifically when it comes to…
Omnitracs partners with Red Hat to enhance capabilities of Omnitracs One preview image Equipment Omnitracs partners with Red Hat to enhance capabilities of Omnitracs One February 25, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – Omnitracs is collaborating with Red Hat to further develop its Omnitracs One platform. Kicking off its annual Outlook User Conference in Dallas today, Omnitracs said Red Hat’s…
Women in leadership roles remains low in trucking preview image Business Tips Women in leadership roles remains low in trucking February 25, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – Ellen Voie, president and CEO of Women in Trucking, says the most successful businesses embrace women in high level executive roles. Citing several studies as evidence during…
PacLease expedites trucks for lease customers February 25, 2019 BELLEVUE, Wash. – PacLease announced today that those looking to get into new trucks right away can avoid the wait through a full-service lease with the company. “The trucking industry…
Several factors disrupting the future of the transportation industry preview image Economy Several factors disrupting the future of the transportation industry February 25, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – Numerous societal trends are changing the direction the trucking industry must steer into the future, including urban congestion, an aging population, and the impact of evolving technologies.
Transtex looks to acquire SmartTruck assets preview image Economy, Equipment Transtex looks to acquire SmartTruck assets February 25, 2019 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Transtex is negotiating to acquire the assets of SmartTruck, a South Carolina maker of trailer aerodynamics. A notice of the discussions was first published on the…
