Supply Chain AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires Unitrans August 6, 2019 ITASCA, Ill. – Supply chain solutions provider AIT Worldwide Logistics has announced the acquisition of Unitrans International Corp., a freight forwarder with expertise in specialized services. The acquisition is…
Transportation U.S. freight environment remains weak August 6, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – U.S. demand for and transportation of goods in the second quarter of 2019 remained weak despite an economic growth of 2.1%, FTR said Tuesday. The…
NACV Show session to shine light on benchmarking data preview image Transportation NACV Show session to shine light on benchmarking data August 6, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) will new offer insights into the operational costs of trucking during a presentation at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV…
Equipment Dana Inc. provides e-Propulsion system for Alberta project August 1, 2019 MAUMEE, Ohio – Dana Inc. is providing its Spicer Electrified e-Propulsion solution with integrated TM4 Sumo HP motor-inverter system to Class 8 trucks moving freight between Calgary, Alta., and Edmonton.
Transportation Kevin Baney named Kenworth GM and Paccar VP August 1, 2019 Kevin Baney KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kevin Baney has been named general manager of Kenworth Truck Co. and vice-president of Paccar, it was announced Thursday. Baney has been with Paccar…
Health & Safety U.S. to make Crash Preventability Determination Program permanent July 31, 2019 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) wants to make the Crash Preventability Demonstration Program permanent. The pilot project was launched in 2017, and was originally intended…
Ontario to crack down on emissions system tampering preview image Sustainability Ontario to crack down on emissions system tampering July 31, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Truckers who have tampered with their emissions system could have their plates seized in Ontario, no matter where their truck is domiciled. That’s due to changes made…
Supply Chain Triple Diamond names Bryan Burningham president July 31, 2019 Bryan Burningham MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Bryan Burningham has been named president of Triple Diamond Truck and Trailer, it was announced Wednesday. He will be responsible for supporting the company’s…
Continuing to ‘Impel’ his company forward preview image Equipment Continuing to ‘Impel’ his company forward July 31, 2019 Impel Transport had to reinvent itself as a company to continue moving forward. WINKLER, Man. — The trials and tribulations of owning and running a trucking company is not lost…
Health & Safety Addressing potential concerns with technology July 31, 2019 In my last column, I talked about how carriers should consider the technology revolutionizing the trucking industry as an incentive to attract the young workers it needs so badly. In…
Spot market load volumes, equipment postings both decline preview image Transportation Spot market load volumes, equipment postings both decline July 31, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – In a month that normally marks an increase in volumes, Canadian spot market load volumes declined 7% in June. June volumes were down 39% year-over-year. However, an…
Health & Safety Finding work for those with disabilities July 31, 2019 WCB claims costs continue to rise, driven by lost-time claims
Health & Safety NACFE urges fleets to invest in idle-reduction technologies July 30, 2019 NEW YORK, N.Y. — The organization dedicated to improving freight efficiency in North America is urging fleets to invest in idle-reduction technologies to attract and retain drivers. The…
Transportation Industry executive warns Congress over USMCA July 30, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. – A trucking industry executive has warned the U.S. Congress that failure to quickly ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement would hurt the sector. “Failing to pass the USMCA…
Human Resources Trucking HR Canada to pilot job placements July 30, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada is embarking on a new project focused on supporting employers in better connecting with under-represented groups, the organization announced Tuesday. The initiative will focus…
