Message from the top: Innovate and adapt preview image Equipment Message from the top: Innovate and adapt October 16, 2019 Dan Goodwill, president of Dan Goodwill and Associates, introduces the speakers. MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Transportation industry leaders vowed Wednesday to innovate and adapt to meet the challenges of the…
Sutco names new president preview image Transportation Sutco names new president October 16, 2019 KELOWNA, B.C. – After more than a decade with the company, Doug Sutherland has been named president of Sutco Transportation Specialists. Sutherland was previously Sutco’s vice-president and general manager for…
Equipment Trailer orders bounce back October 16, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trailer orders rebounded in September, to 19,000 units according to preliminary figures from FTR. That marked the strongest month since February, as some fleets began placing orders…
Slow growth, but no recession ahead: Economist preview image Business Management Slow growth, but no recession ahead: Economist October 16, 2019 Trucking sees softening conditions, but no "drop-off" in volumes, Surface Transportation Summit attendees hear
New character joins trucking-safety icons preview image Health & Safety New character joins trucking-safety icons October 15, 2019 Frank, Dawn and Shifty HALIFAX, N.S. — The Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association has unveiled a new safety character – Dawn – that reflects the diversity of the…
Trailcon celebrates opening of Alberta sites preview image Supply Chain Trailcon celebrates opening of Alberta sites October 15, 2019 BRAMPTON, Ont. — Trailcon Leasing has been celebrating the opening of two new state-of-the-art facilities in Alberta as part of its continued expansion into Western Canada. Open houses were…
CVSA names new president, executive committee preview image Transportation CVSA names new president, executive committee October 15, 2019 GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) — an organization that oversees commercial vehicle enforcement initiatives across North America — has named its latest executive committee. Sergeant John…
Trade war biggest threat to commercial vehicle market: ACT preview image Transportation Trade war biggest threat to commercial vehicle market: ACT October 15, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – A trade war with China remains the key risk to the North American commercial vehicle outlook and the overall economy, according to a new report from ACT…
Equipment XL buys Quantum Fuel’s EV division October 15, 2019 BOSTON, Mass. – XL has announced its acquisition of Quantum Fuel’s electrification division, and the hiring of a new CEO. As part of the transaction, XL adds Quantum Fuel System’s…
Equipment Fuso begins building Class 5 gas truck October 15, 2019 GAFFNEY, S.C. – Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America has begun building its FE180 gas-powered Class 5 cabover truck. It is being constructed by sister company Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., in…
Trucking environment ‘mediocre’ for carriers: FTR preview image Business Management Trucking environment ‘mediocre’ for carriers: FTR October 11, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The environment for carriers was “mediocre” in August, according to FTR’s latest Trucking Conditions Index (TCI). Active truck utilization edged down to 87.4%, and is expected to…
Last chance to register for Surface Transportation Summit preview image Transportation Last chance to register for Surface Transportation Summit October 11, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The annual Surface Transportation Summit returns on Oct. 16, and there’s one final chance to register – and even save money in the process. The conference, hosted…
Spot market pressures to persist: ACT preview image Business Management Spot market pressures to persist: ACT October 10, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Spot market pressure is expected to persist, as more trucking capacity comes online, according to ACT Research’s Freight Forecast. The industry forecaster said it expects excess capacity…
Parts for Trucks celebrates a century of success preview image Supply Chain Parts for Trucks celebrates a century of success October 10, 2019 Corey Miller, president of Parts for Trucks, with Donnie Fillmore, president of Atlantic Pacific Transport. DARTMOUTH, N.S. — Parts for Trucks has celebrated its 100th birthday by…
Equipment September marks all-time high for Class 8 retail sales October 9, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – September set an all-time record for Class 8 retail truck sales, according to FTR. U.S. Class 8 retail sales totaled 28,200 units, up 4% from the previous…
