Equipment Slowdown in trailer orders not indicative of weakening demand February 28, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Orders for new trailers weakened at the end of 2018, but ACT Research says this doesn’t reflect softening demand. A hot streak for trailers that began in…
Equipment Class 8 production to continue growth trend: Report February 28, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 production is expected to continue its growth trend into 2019, and diesel will remain the dominant power source, according to a new report from ACT…
TFI International achieves financial milestones preview image Business Management TFI International achieves financial milestones February 28, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International powered through a strong cycle to achieve record fourth quarter and year-end results in 2018. Fourth quarter operating income was up 56% to $103.3 million,…
Transportation Kenworth Maska of Quebec wins 2018 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award February 27, 2019 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth Maska has won the coveted 2018 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award for the United States and Canada at the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently…
Canada’s spot market records strong January preview image Transportation Canada’s spot market records strong January February 27, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian spot market recorded a robust start to 2019, improving upon a noticeable decline in freight market activity in the last quarter of 2018.
CTA continues call for truck driver immigration program preview image Transportation CTA continues call for truck driver immigration program February 27, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) continues its push for a trucking-focused immigration program to help offset a shortage of truck drivers. Speaking yesterday before the House…
Getting Canadian and U.S. ELD mandates to mesh preview image Mobile and IT Getting Canadian and U.S. ELD mandates to mesh February 26, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – The Canadian ELD mandate is fast coming down the pike, and one area where it could differ from the U.S. rule may impact carriers and device manufacturers…
Transportation Mark Russell named Nikola president February 26, 2019 PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nikola Corporation today announced that Mark Russell is the company’s new president. Russell, 56, joins Nikola at a time when the company is poised to start production…
Eriez names new director of aftermarket sales preview image Transportation Eriez names new director of aftermarket sales February 26, 2019 ERIE, Pa. — Eriez-USA announced today that John Klinge has been promoted to the newly created position of director, Strategic Sales-Aftermarket. In this role, Klinge will head the Eriez aftermarket business,…
Health & Safety Petition gains support from parents of Humboldt victim February 26, 2019 RED DEER, Alta. – A petition calling for more stringent commercial driver training standards has gained support from a couple who lost their daughter in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
Transportation TFI International acquires Schilli February 26, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International today announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary of TFI International has acquired Schilli Corporation, a business that specializes in the transportation of dry and liquid bulk and offers…
Regulations Understanding personal conveyance is clear as mud February 25, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – Back to the Omnitracs Outlook User Conference by popular demand, Joe DeLorenzo was on hand to clear up a few regulatory issues, specifically when it comes to…
Omnitracs partners with Red Hat to enhance capabilities of Omnitracs One preview image Mobile and IT Omnitracs partners with Red Hat to enhance capabilities of Omnitracs One February 25, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – Omnitracs is collaborating with Red Hat to further develop its Omnitracs One platform. Kicking off its annual Outlook User Conference in Dallas today, Omnitracs said Red Hat’s…
Women in leadership roles remains low in trucking preview image Business Management Women in leadership roles remains low in trucking February 25, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – Ellen Voie, president and CEO of Women in Trucking, says the most successful businesses embrace women in high level executive roles. Citing several studies as evidence during…
Transportation PacLease expedites trucks for lease customers February 25, 2019 BELLEVUE, Wash. – PacLease announced today that those looking to get into new trucks right away can avoid the wait through a full-service lease with the company. “The trucking industry…
