Transportation OTA voices support for Bill 66 March 19, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) chairman David Carruth and OTA president Stephen Laskowski appeared before the Standing Committee on General Government to lend the association’s support for Bill…
The value of sleep March 19, 2019 We’re always told that we need 8 hours of sleep, but that’s easier said than done! Plus, if we’re not getting good quality sleep, it doesn’t matter how long we’re…
Volvo promotes Lester to senior vice-president preview image Transportation Volvo promotes Lester to senior vice-president March 18, 2019 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Jeff Lester has been named senior vice-president, US Dealer Sales for Volvo Trucks North America. Lester will begin his new position on April 1, where he will lead…
Creating a family-first workplace March 18, 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…
Transportation Embracing a philosophy to just say ‘yes’ March 18, 2019 LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Doug Paisley knows one of his company’s secrets to success is to carry on the reputation his father built over decades serving the industry. Doug’s father, Dean Paisley,…
Transportation Tapping into Canada’s gas and oil resources while we can March 18, 2019 So, there was a truck convoy that drove from Red Deer to Ottawa to show support for Canada’s (or should I say, Alberta’s) oil and gas industry. I’m torn on…
Transportation OTA announces 2019-2020 Road Knight Team March 18, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is proud to knight seven exceptional professional truck drivers who will travel the province, promoting the industry to the media as well…
Transportation Healthy Fleet Challenge participants lose close to 1,500 pounds March 18, 2019 LONDON, Ont. – The first leg of the 2019 Healthy Fleet 10-Pound Challenge has wrapped up, and the results have proven it to be the most successful challenge yet. Over…
Hadley bringing lightweight barriers to heavy trucks preview image Transportation Hadley bringing lightweight barriers to heavy trucks March 17, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Hadley is joining forces with its Corvac Composites affiliate to produce a lineup of lightweight thermoform barriers for heavy trucks – including splash shields, under-engine covers,…
uStart systems now supported by Bluetooth preview image uStart systems now supported by Bluetooth March 17, 2019 Ioxus has unveiled a new Bluetooth interface for its uStart intelligent power management system – a device that incorporates ultracapacitors, microprocessors and other smart power electronics. The connection…
Run on Less challenge to put regional fleets to test preview image Transportation Run on Less challenge to put regional fleets to test March 17, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) is looking for 10 regional fleets to showcase the real-world fuel efficiency that can be realized when running…
Mitchell 1 updates TruckSeries with 1Search Plus preview image Mitchell 1 updates TruckSeries with 1Search Plus March 17, 2019 Mitchell 1 has launched enhancements to its TruckSeries truck repair software suite, adding 1Search Plus for more precise searching capabilities. At the spring meetings of the Technology & Maintenance Council,…
International to factory install FlowBelow tech preview image Transportation International to factory install FlowBelow tech March 17, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – FlowBelow’s Tractor AeroKit system will be a factory-installed option on the International LT Series MPG Fuel Efficiency Package, available this spring. It also becomes a factory-installed…
PCT advances the connected trailer concept preview image Technology PCT advances the connected trailer concept March 17, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Phillips Connect Technologies (PCT) expanded its smart trailer capabilities, with the launch of TrailerNet Gateway, ChassisNet Gateway, and ContainerNet Gateway. It also announced the offering of EZTrac…
Donaldson using telematics to monitor filters preview image Transportation Donaldson using telematics to monitor filters March 17, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Donaldson Company has released its new Filter Minder to monitor engine air filters by tapping into existing telematics systems. It means filter changes can be based…
