Rest in peace, Larry. Dave has it covered. preview image Economy Rest in peace, Larry. Dave has it covered. June 21, 2017 “Rest in Peace, Dad. We have it covered.” With those words, Polaris Transportation Group’s Dave Cox winds up his father Larry’s death notice. The elder Cox, who founded Polaris in 1994,…
May was good month for trailer builders preview image Economy May was good month for trailer builders June 21, 2017 COLUMBUS, IN — Facilitated by the additional build days, total trailer production in North America was up 12% sequentially in May, and was 2% better than last year, according to…
Year-long probe into port trucking paints grim picture preview image Economy Year-long probe into port trucking paints grim picture June 21, 2017 LOS ANGELES-The huge American publication USA Today with a daily print circulation of more than three million readers and a reported 23 million downloads from its mobile site, presented its…
MTA and Volvo Trucks Canada name provincial Driver of the Year June 20, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – Ronald J. Rodych of Gordon Food Service has been named the 2017 Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA)/Volvo Trucks Canada’s Driver of the Year. Rodych has been a driver…
Truck tonnage jumps in May: ATA June 20, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 6.5% in May, after a 1.5% decline during April. In May, the index equaled 144.1 (2000=100),…
TransCore’s Canadian freight volumes impress in May preview image TransCore’s Canadian freight volumes impress in May June 20, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — TransCore Link Logistics Canadian and cross-border loads were impressive according to the data. Loads performed well in May with volumes also increasing significantly. Year-over-year, freight volumes jumped 31%…
CTA calls on members to complete NAFTA survey June 20, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The Government of Canada has announced the opening of consultations on the modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The government is seeking views from Canadian…
Seven fleets to participate in Run on Less demonstration June 20, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Seven U.S. fleets have signed on to participate in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) first Run on Less demonstration. Each fleet is contributing a…
Pace new face at Truck Bodies & Equipment International preview image Economy Pace new face at Truck Bodies & Equipment International June 20, 2017 LAKE CRYSTAL, MINN–Ashley Pace is the new distribution marketing manager at Truck Bodies & Equipment International Inc. Pace brings a strong knowledge of writing, communications and public…
Economy May loads “2nd-highest on record”; 31% over 2016 June 20, 2017 TORONTO–Canadian and cross-border loads performed well in May with volumes demonstrating impressive increases. Year-over-year, freight volumes jumped 31% compared to May, 2016. Load volumes in May 2017 were the…
MPI puts brakes on its driver training program June 19, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitobans looking to have Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) cover their tuition for the Entry Level Professional Truck Driver Training Program will soon reach a dead end, as…
Huayi Tire Canada names eastern region sales manager preview image Huayi Tire Canada names eastern region sales manager June 19, 2017 MARKHAM, Ont. – Huayi Tire Canada (HTC), distributor of Double Coin tires and associated brands, has named Robert Vetter its new east region fleet sales manager. Robert Vetter Vetter…
Pirelli truck tire brand has new North American leader June 19, 2017 ROME, Ga. – Alex Vitale has been named CEO of TP Commercial Solutions’ North America operations. The company, which produces Pirelli brand commercial truck tires, says Vitale brings more than…
Polaris founder Larry Cox passes away June 19, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Polaris Transportation Group founder and president Larry Cox passed away June 14, at the age of 71. The company announced his passing on its website. “Larry started…
Accuride to acquire European steel wheel maker June 19, 2017 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Accuride has announced an agreement to acquire steel wheel supplier Mefro Wheels. Mefro is headquartered in Solingen, Germany, and supplies the European and Asian markets through manufacturing…
