Caron’s McJannet named HR Leader preview image Transportation Caron’s McJannet named HR Leader October 18, 2019 Caron Transportation Systems’ Denise McJannet has been named HR Leader of the Year. TORONTO, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada has named Caron Transportation Systems’ Denise McJannet as HR Leader of…
VNR Electric to make California greener preview image Equipment VNR Electric to make California greener October 18, 2019 The first Volvo VNR Electric regional haul tractor was unveiled in September. DUBLIN, Va. — Southern California will soon see the deployment of electric rigs, produced by Volvo Trucks…
Peterbilt parade raises more money for United Way preview image Transportation Peterbilt parade raises more money for United Way October 18, 2019 DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors raised more than $20,000 in donations at its fourth annual Pride and Class Parade at its home base in Denton last week, the company…
Continental opens $1.4-billion tire plant in Clinton preview image Supply Chain Continental opens $1.4-billion tire plant in Clinton October 18, 2019 Plant Manager Michael Egner ushers in the first completed tire from the Clinton plant. CLINTON, Miss. – Continental has opened a new tire plant near Clinton, Miss., which is…
Spot market loads, trucks, both declined in September preview image Business Management Spot market loads, trucks, both declined in September October 18, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian spot market load volumes were in line with normal seasonal trends in the third quarter, and the truck-to-load ratio did not change from August to September,…
U.S. truckers make final push for safer HOS rules preview image Human Resources U.S. truckers make final push for safer HOS rules October 17, 2019 WASHINGTON — As the deadline to comment on the U.S. government’s proposal to modernize hours-of-service regulations approaches, an industry group has urged truckers to make their voices heard on…
Marijuana is legal, but CTA wants comprehensive tests for truck drivers preview image Transportation Marijuana is legal, but CTA wants comprehensive tests for truck drivers October 17, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is repeating its call for the federal government to implement a comprehensive drug and alcohol testing program for workers in safety-sensitive positions.
Wabco launches service partner program preview image Transportation Wabco launches service partner program October 17, 2019 Michigan CAT is the first WABCO service partner. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Wabco Holdings has launched a service partner program in North America, the company announced Thursday. Under the…
Cummins names Melina Kennedy VP regulatory affairs preview image Equipment Cummins names Melina Kennedy VP regulatory affairs October 17, 2019 Melina Kennedy COLUMBUS, Ind. — Engine maker Cummins has appointed Melina Kennedy vice-president, product compliance and regulatory affairs. In this newly created role, Kennedy will oversee engine emission certification,…
Business Management Freight volumes, Driver Inc., ELDs, key themes at STS October 17, 2019 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Carriers are seeing a reduction in freight volumes, but are still experiencing a good year. That was a theme that emerged from discussions at the Surface Transportation…
Phillips creates five new units in major restructuring preview image Business Management Phillips creates five new units in major restructuring October 17, 2019 SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Phillips Industries, the manufacturer of advanced electrical and air brake system components, has created five distinct strategic business units as part of a major…
The man behind Volvo Dynamic Steering preview image Equipment The man behind Volvo Dynamic Steering October 17, 2019 Technology specialist Jan-Inge Svensson in Dublin, Va. DUBLIN, Va. — It happened almost 13 years ago. Technology specialist Jan-Inge Svensson and his colleagues at Volvo’s Advanced Steering Systems in Gothenburg,…
Seeing the light preview image Supply Chain Seeing the light October 17, 2019 Meredith Vincent, regional sales manager, Ontario, for Truck-Lite. TORONTO, Ont. — When it comes to keeping a clean safety record, and reducing maintenance costs, a good light management program is…
Human Resources Driver pay among list of top industry issues October 17, 2019 Last month in this space, I wrote about the impact driver and equipment detention is having on the industry. This year, for the first time, the issue appeared on the…
Driver shortage a self-inflicted wound, says panelist preview image Health & Safety Driver shortage a self-inflicted wound, says panelist October 16, 2019 Jane Jazrawy, Max Farrell, Craig Faucette and Colin Ruskin. MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The problem of the driver shortage in Canada is a “self-inflicted” wound, a panelist told the Surface…
