Continental ramps up retread production preview image Equipment Continental ramps up retread production May 13, 2019 FORT MILL, S.C. – Continental has announced it is increasing production at its pre-cured tread manufacturing plant. The plant is preparing for a 300% increase in production this year, due…
Transportation GTI expands in U.S. May 13, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – GTI Transport Solutions has announced its expansion in the U.S., through the acquisition of Jetco. Jetco is based in Houston, Texas and specializes in flatbed, heavy-haul, intermodal,…
CN acquires H&R intermodal fleet preview image Transportation CN acquires H&R intermodal fleet May 11, 2019 (CN photo) MONTREAL, Que. – CN has acquired H&R Transport’s intermodal division, recognizing the Alberta fleet’s roots along the way. “CN recognizes the role of the Foder Family who…
CITT launches new path to CCLP designation for experienced logistics professionals May 10, 2019 There’s no substitute for experience.
Health & Safety Ontario to test higher speed limits on some highways May 10, 2019 Trucks will not be able to travel at the higher posted speed
Likelihood of freight recession increasing: ACT preview image Business Management Likelihood of freight recession increasing: ACT May 10, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – The risk of a freight recession is rising, according to the latest ACT Freight Forecast from ACT Research. “Freight remains soft, as expected, and while we see…
Business Management FTR provides mid-year economic review May 9, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Industry forecaster FTR’s senior economist Bill Witte takes a slightly dimmer view of the U.S. economy than he did several months ago, but is still projecting 2.5%…
Business Management Merger creates iHaul Freight Systems May 9, 2019 LANGLEY, B.C. – Alberta’s H&R Transport and B.C.’s iHaul Freight Ltd. have merged creating iHaul Freight Systems. The agreement, which is subject to closing conditions, will see H&R Transport’s over-the-road…
Mack debuts electric-powered waste truck preview image Equipment Mack debuts electric-powered waste truck May 8, 2019 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack Trucks showcased its LR battery-electric refuse truck at WasteExpo. The demonstration model will begin real-world testing next year with the New York City Department of…
Bendix has record year for patents preview image Equipment Bendix has record year for patents May 8, 2019 ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix says it received 52 U.S. patents in 2018, establishing a new record for the company. The company honored its inventors at an annual patent dinner. “We…
Transportation Meritor to acquire AxleTech May 8, 2019 TROY, Mich. – Meritor announced today that it is set to acquire AxleTech for approximately $175 million in cash, adjusted for changes in working capital at closing and subject to…
Transportation MTO posts proposals to consider smart lift axles, other advancements May 8, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. — MTO has posted a series of proposals to the Regulatory Register to address technological advancements in vehicle equipment and components as well as further harmonizing Ontario’s weights…
Transportation TRP celebrates 25 years in business May 8, 2019 RENTON, Wash. – TRP is celebrating its 25th anniversary this May. “Over the last 25 years, TRP all-makes replacement parts have consistently delivered the value our customers expect,” said Chris…
Transportation Kinedyne names new vice-president, sales and marketing May 7, 2019 BRANCHBURG, N.J.— Kinedyne announced today that it has appointed Roger Perlstein as its new vice-president, sales and marketing. Perlstein brings more than 20 years of sales and marketing management experience…
Prepare now for federal pay equity May 7, 2019 Modernizing your workforce starts with modernizing your HR approach. In today’s labour market, successful truck fleets and logistics companies know that staying abreast of the issues will help them stay…
