Truck tonnage slipped in March preview image Business Management Truck tonnage slipped in March April 23, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage slipped 2.3% in March, but was 1.6% stronger year-over-year, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “In March, and really the first quarter…
Load Covering Solutions turns 40 preview image Equipment Load Covering Solutions turns 40 April 23, 2019 WILLIAMSHIRE, N.Y. – Load Covering Solutions (LCS) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and plans to expand its line of aerodynamic products over the coming decade. The company celebrated…
Allison makes pair of electric vehicle technology acquisitions preview image Equipment Allison makes pair of electric vehicle technology acquisitions April 23, 2019 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Allison Transmission has announced it has purchased Vantage Power and AxleTech’s electric vehicle systems division, to complement its electrification strategy. The company says both acquisitions will help…
Transportation HDA Truck Pride names new COO April 23, 2019 ST. LOUIS, Mo. — HDA Truck Pride announced today that it has named Tina Hubbard its chief operating officer. In her new role, Hubbard will continue management and oversight of…
Put your best foot forward April 22, 2019 Safety at work is a priority and well-fitting work boots are necessary components of your personal safety equipment. CSA-certified boots offer many features, including a protective toe cap and the…
Dayton Parts relocates corporate headquarters preview image Transportation Dayton Parts relocates corporate headquarters April 22, 2019 SHIREMANSTOWN, Pa. – Dayton Parts today announced the company has completed the relocation of its corporate headquarters and distribution center to Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania. The move was made to support the company’s…
Looking out for number one April 22, 2019 Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be anything new to say about the “driver shortage” issue, some fuel gets thrown on the fire. The long-standing myth vs. crisis debate…
The federal skills and training budget April 22, 2019 The 2019 federal budget introduced in March is indeed a skills and training budget. It promises money for big-ticket items that can improve human resources management for trucking and logistics…
Transportation Trimble joins forces with Cobalt to help fleets recycle old hardware April 22, 2019 SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Trimble announced today that it is teaming with Cobalt to provide Trimble’s fleet mobility customers with the ability to dispose of older onboard equipment in an environmentally-friendly…
B.C.’s container trucking sector gets a boost from provincial government preview image Business Management B.C.’s container trucking sector gets a boost from provincial government April 22, 2019 VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. government approved a series of recommendations to support the province’s container trucking sector recently, including an adjusted rate structure for drivers. The recommendations were included…
Transportation Canadian ELD final rule to be published this summer: Millian April 22, 2019 MILTON, Ont. – The highly-anticipated Canadian electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is expected to be finalized this summer, according to Mike Millian, president of the Private Motor Truck Council of…
Transportation Paccar names new CEO April 22, 2019 BELLEVUE, Wash. — Paccar announced recently that it has named Preston Feight its new chief executive officer. Feight will start his new position on July 1, 2019. He is currently…
Ritchie Bros.’ largest annual Canadian auction in Edmonton April 30 preview image Business Management Ritchie Bros.’ largest annual Canadian auction in Edmonton April 30 April 22, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is gearing up for its biggest annual Canadian auction, which will take place in Edmonton April 30. Nearly 11,000 trucks and equipment items are…
Hendrickson to open new trailer suspension plant preview image Equipment Hendrickson to open new trailer suspension plant April 22, 2019 NAVARRE, Ohio – Hendrickson has acquired 35 acres in Northeastern Ohio, where it plans to build its sixth trailer suspension plant. “This $50 million, state-of-the-art facility will support local and…
Business Management Freight growth stagnating: ACT Research April 22, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Freight growth is stagnating while the Class 8 truck population is accelerating, according to an analysis from ACT Research. In its State of the Industry: Classes 5-8…
