Minimizer appoints Tony Henningson CFO preview image Transportation Minimizer appoints Tony Henningson CFO March 10, 2020 Tony Henningson BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. – Fender maker Minimizer has hired Tony Henningson as chief financial officer. Henningson previously served as vice-president of finance for KTM North America in…
Samuel celebrates Women’s Day with a scholarship preview image Supply Chain Samuel celebrates Women’s Day with a scholarship March 10, 2020 A check for $9,000 was presented to WTFC CEO Shelley Uvanile-Hesch by Colin Osborne, president and CEO of Samuel. MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Samuel, Son and Co. has marked the…
Yokohama expands commercial truck tire line preview image Tires/Wheels Yokohama expands commercial truck tire line March 10, 2020 Yokohama Tire has launched three new commercial truck tires – the all-position 504C and 115R, and the urban pickup-and-delivery 714R. The company has also expanded the sizes for its 715R…
Truckers welcome U.S. legislation to increase truck parking preview image Health & Safety Truckers welcome U.S. legislation to increase truck parking March 10, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Proposed legislation in the U.S. that would dedicate hundreds of millions of dollars to increase truck parking spaces has been welcomed by truckers. H.R. 6104, the Truck…
Titanium adds second U.S. location preview image Business Management Titanium adds second U.S. location March 10, 2020 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Titanium Transportation Group has expanded its U.S. brokerage operation, adding a second location in Nashville, Tenn. “Today’s announcement reflects our commitment to organic growth as we continue…
Mgmt Best Practices Manitoba launches trucking efficiency program March 6, 2020 WINNIPEG, Man. – Applications are now being accepted for Manitoba’s Efficient Trucking Program. The program looks at proposals that will provide rebates for eligible applicants that support retrofits in the…
Driver training doesn’t end at the entry level preview image Transportation Driver training doesn’t end at the entry level March 6, 2020 Truck drivers are not created in 103.5 hours. They never will be.It’s an important point to remember as details emerge about new entry-level driver training standards…
Roadies Group appoints Vik Gupta executive VP preview image Transportation Roadies Group appoints Vik Gupta executive VP March 6, 2020 Vik Gupta MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Roadies Group has appointed Vik Gupta executive vice-president for business development, the company announced Friday. Gupta will play a key role in the next…
Canadian fleet takes delivery of 200,000th Western Star preview image Equipment Canadian fleet takes delivery of 200,000th Western Star March 6, 2020 INNISFIL, Ont. – Western Star’s 200,000th truck is being deployed in Canada, the brand’s home and native land. Western Star was founded in 1967 and produced in Kelowna, B.C., until…
Sustainability It’s difficult to put a smiley face on the energy situation March 6, 2020 The Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project I normally attempt to throw in a dash of levity when offering what at times can seem cynical viewpoints on the energy picture…
Allison’s new environmental test center to open July 8 preview image Equipment Allison’s new environmental test center to open July 8 March 5, 2020 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Allison Transmission is developing a 60,000 sq.-ft. Vehicle Environment Test (VET) Center in Indianapolis. It’s currently under construction, with the official opening scheduled for July…
Trudeau visits Lion Electric, calls electric vehicles ‘economy of the future’ preview image Sustainability Trudeau visits Lion Electric, calls electric vehicles ‘economy of the future’ March 5, 2020 Lion Electric president Marc Bedard (left) discusses electric vehicles with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and MP Stépahne Lauzon. SAINT-JEROME, Que. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a point of demonstrating…
Cummins Westport natural gas engines meet low-NOx standards preview image Equipment Cummins Westport natural gas engines meet low-NOx standards March 5, 2020 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Cummins’ commitment to deliver sustainable products and lower NOx emissions continues with certification of the Cummins Westport B6.7N natural gas engine. It recently received certifications from…
Tips for improving digestion preview image Health & Safety Tips for improving digestion March 5, 2020 For drivers, busy office workers, mechanics, and anyone that has a hectic schedule, it can be tempting to eat on the go, eat too quickly, or just eat whatever food…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Covid-19 hits intermodal hard preview image Equipment ECONOMIC WATCH: Covid-19 hits intermodal hard March 5, 2020 Eric Starks, chairman and CEO of FTR. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The global coronavirus epidemic will have a profound impact on the intermodal sector in the short term…
