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You really can read a book by its cover

You really can read a book by its cover more often than you think. Might not get the whole story, but how often do you really need that right away?…

Always in a hurry, and I don’t know why

“I’m in a hurry to get things done. Oh, I rush and rush until life’s no fun. All I really gotta do is live and die.” Those lyrics from I’m…

Western Star rounds out X-Series line with redesigned highway tractor

This year marks the 55th anniversary of the Western Star brand, but never has a truck by that name been so lavishly dressed with driver comforts and advanced technologies as…

TFI posts strong Q2 results

TFI International posted a strong second quarter as it continues to improve the efficiency of TForce Freight through a reshaping of its network. Adjusted net income was up 76% to…

Walmart deploys 60-ft. multi-temp trailer in Ontario

Walmart is running a custom-designed 60-ft. multi-temperature trailer – the first of its kind in North America – on a route between Mississauga and Windsor, Ont. The company initiated a…

The changing face of trucking in an evolving industry

The changing face of the trucking industry was a hot topic along with the gig economy, need for proper enforcement and calls to fix loopholes in the system during the…

Unlocking the full potential of telematics for fleet maintenance

Many in the trucking industry automatically associate telematics with GPS tracking, Hours of Service compliance, and little more. However, as fleets begin to explore what else telematics systems can do,…

Transflo appoints King as chief product officer

Transflo announced that Justin King has joined the company as chief product officer. King has more than 20 years of experience in the financial technology industry, including nearly 10 years…

TruckPro expands with three Quebec locations

TruckPro has added three locations in Quebec, expanding its network of more than 120 service centers in Canada. The new facilities are Service Mecanique M.A.I, Drummondville; Garage Jos Lefrancois (2008),…

6 steps to reduce truck collision costs

Things that can go wrong will go wrong. That observation, otherwise known as Murphy’s Law, proves itself time and again in trucking. Look no further than collision wreckage for proof.

Graves wins TTSAO’s Instructor of the Year award

Doug Graves, a professional driver since 1970, has won the TTSAO/Tenstreet Instructor of the Year award. Graves, a commercial truck driving instructor at Zavcor Training Academy in Stevensville, Ont., has…

Carrier reefers offer fuel savings, lifetime CARB compliance

Carrier Transicold has introduced four new trailer refrigeration units (TRUs) it says offer double-digit fuel efficiency improvements and lifetime compliance with California Air Resource Board (CARB)…

Carrier-school relationships enhance supply of new drivers

Carriers are always on the lookout for candidates who will drive for them for a long time. Building and maintaining good relationships with reputed driving schools ensures a pipeline of…

5 things to consider when selling your trucking business

Trucking mergers and acquisitions are on the rise as aging business owners look for an opportunity to sell their businesses and transition into retirement. Meanwhile, growing businesses are eager to…

U.S. shippers see worsening conditions

Industry forecaster FTR says its Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) fell in May to a -6.2 reading, thanks to rising fuel prices in May coupled with tight capacity utilization. Those factors…