Border, Events Ground breaks for Gordie Howe Bridge October 5, 2018 WINDSOR, Ont. – Ground has officially broken on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, beginning full-scale construction of a six-lane, 2.5-km cable-stay span to link Windsor, Ont. and Detroit, Mich.
Meet B.C.’s cooling titan preview image Meet B.C.’s cooling titan October 5, 2018 RICHMOND, B.C. – Volta Air hasn’t been in the business of producing electric reefer units that long, but it has already secured $110,000 in cold, hard cash that comes through a significant business prize.
Video: On the Spot at the IAA preview image Video: On the Spot at the IAA October 5, 2018 HANNOVER, Germany -- The IAA commercial vehicle show, one of the largest in the world, showcased advancements in everything from electrification to autonomous tech and connectivity. Today's Trucking editor John G. Smith offers a quick video recap.
Trucking firmly on BlackBerry’s radar preview image Trucking firmly on BlackBerry’s radar October 5, 2018 As transportation-related technologies like tracking systems, electronic logging devices and autonomous vehicles emerge, BlackBerry – yes, that Blackberry -- is betting future success on the need for robust security.
More needs to be done to attract women to industry, says WBF panel preview image Business Tips More needs to be done to attract women to industry, says WBF panel October 4, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) president Chris Nash believes companies that do not embrace diversity and inclusiveness will soon struggle to find talent. “Diversity will bring more…
Canadian Forces take delivery of Mack military trucks preview image Equipment Canadian Forces take delivery of Mack military trucks October 4, 2018 PETAWAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Department of National Defence recently took delivery of its first Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) Standard Military Pattern (SMP) trucks from Mack Defense. The trucks…
Bendix buys steering component remanufacturer preview image Equipment Bendix buys steering component remanufacturer October 4, 2018 ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix has announced it is acquiring the ProSteering business of JM Engineered Products, which remanufactures all makes of steering components. Once closed, Bendix will incorporate the ProSteering…
Economy, Equipment Third quarter the best ever for Class 8 orders October 4, 2018 Fleets rushed to secure truck availability in September, with preliminary data showing orders for 42,300 units, according to FTR. That set an all-time high for the third quarter, with 146,800…
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace reliant on each other’s success preview image Business Tips Diversity and inclusion in the workplace reliant on each other’s success October 3, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Diversity and inclusion go hand-in-hand in the workplace, but don’t be fooled into believing they are one in the same. Trades industries, including trucking, have been looking…
Manitoba eliminates carbon tax from its climate and green plan preview image Fuel/Emissions Manitoba eliminates carbon tax from its climate and green plan October 3, 2018 WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba government has scrapped the carbon tax from its Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan. Premier Brian Pallister made the announcement today, saying, “We are standing up…
Driver turnover on the rise: ATA preview image People Driver turnover on the rise: ATA October 3, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – Driver turnover at large truckload fleets hit its highest level since 2015, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “So far this year, the turnover rate at…
CTA says Canada delivered “the best deal possible” preview image Border, Economy CTA says Canada delivered “the best deal possible” October 3, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says it’s pleased Canada and the U.S. reached a new trade pact, and will continue assessing how the agreement will affect the…
Trucking, shipping groups dig into USMCA changes preview image Trucking, shipping groups dig into USMCA changes October 3, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Whether you call it USMCA or the unofficial brand of NAFTA 2.0, North America’s new trade agreement is being greeted with a sigh of relief by transportation industry lobbyists and analysts alike.
Economy Operational costs of trucking are rising October 2, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – The operational costs of trucking increased 6% in 2017, to US$1.69 per mile, according to the latest Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking report. The report…
WTFC to host conference preview image WTFC to host conference October 2, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) is hosting an educational and networking conference on October 27. The event, that organizers say will take a unique approach to…
