Human Resources Measuring driver turnover in detail September 19, 2019 The following is an edited excerpt from Truckload Carriers Associations Driver Retention Project Plan Manual, Chapter 30. OBJECTIVE: Get much more granular in measuring driver turnover by focusing on…
Cummins invests in another hydrogen fuel company preview image Sustainability Cummins invests in another hydrogen fuel company September 19, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Engine giant Cummins Inc. is buying a stake in hydrogen fuel cell maker Loop Energy, the two companies announced. Financial details were not revealed. The move…
Navistar to build truck plant in San Antonio preview image Equipment Navistar to build truck plant in San Antonio September 19, 2019 SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Navistar has announced it will build a US$250-million truck manufacturing facility in San Antonio, Texas. “Over the last five years, Navistar has made significant investments to…
Trucking conditions moved positive in July preview image Transportation Trucking conditions moved positive in July September 19, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. improved slightly in July, with a reading just above neutral at 0.28. Lower diesel prices offset the effects of lower capacity utilization,…
TCA conference to discuss key border issues preview image Regulations TCA conference to discuss key border issues September 19, 2019 BRAMPTON, Ont. – The Truckload Carriers Association will hold the third annual Bridging Border Barriers conference in Brampton, Ont., on Nov. 20. The event will feature speeches by industry…
Mercedes now offering gas-powered Sprinter preview image Equipment Mercedes now offering gas-powered Sprinter September 18, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Mercedes-Benz Vans ushered in a comprehensive refresh of its Sprinter van with the 2019 model year, with the biggest development being the arrival of a gasoline engine.
The future looks bright for the connected truck preview image Business Management The future looks bright for the connected truck September 18, 2019 HOUSTON, Texas – Drivewyze is excited about the future of connected trucks, and presented an overview of where the company sees the technology today, and where it believes it will…
Omnitracs names Ashim Bose chief data scientist preview image Technology Omnitracs names Ashim Bose chief data scientist September 18, 2019 Ashim Bose DALLAS, Texas – Fleet management solutions provider Omnitracs has named Ashim Bose chief data scientist and vice-president of artificial intelligence/machine learning and data. In this role, Bose…
2 students receive Andy Transport scholarships preview image Transportation 2 students receive Andy Transport scholarships September 18, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – Andy Transport has named the winners of this year’s in-house scholarships. They are Antonela Badan and Aleksandra Mircheva, who will receive $1,500 each. Badan is a…
Ever-expanding Isaac Instruments opens new HQ preview image Transportation Ever-expanding Isaac Instruments opens new HQ September 18, 2019 Isaac president Jacques DeLarochelliere addresses a crowd of more than 200 visitors during his facility’s grand opening (Photo: Isaac Instruments) SAINT-BRUNO-de-MONTARVILLE, Que. – Isaac Instruments is clearly in the midst…
The Truck Without a Driver – Part 4 preview image Transportation The Truck Without a Driver – Part 4 September 18, 2019 THE STORY SO FAR Mark is driving across the Prairies and comes across a truck like no other he’s ever seen before. He pulls up alongside of it and realizes…
Health & Safety The fiber of your being September 18, 2019 As fall is almost over, you are probably already preparing your rig for the winter – examining tires, hoses and wires for wear, flushing systems to remove buildups and adding…
PSI creates 1.5 million tire pressure systems preview image Transportation PSI creates 1.5 million tire pressure systems September 18, 2019 Emissions-related changes are adding to the interest in automatic tire inflation systems. SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Business is booming for Pressure Systems International (PSI) – a privately held Texas company…
Wonder woman preview image Transportation Wonder woman September 18, 2019 A peek into the life of trucking’s own one-woman wonder
Equipment Trailer orders remain in low holding pattern September 18, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Final trailer orders for August remained in a low holding pattern at 10,400 units, according to FTR. August’s final orders were down 71% year-over-year, while cancellations were…
