Backlogs to blame for slowdown in Class 8 orders preview image Equipment Backlogs to blame for slowdown in Class 8 orders January 23, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Demand for heavy trucks remains strong despite a slowdown in orders, according to ACT Research. Three drivers include: the fact the freight rate markdown is from record…
Kenworth, Peterbilt, Mack showcase offerings during World of Concrete preview image Equipment Kenworth, Peterbilt, Mack showcase offerings during World of Concrete January 22, 2019 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Kenworth Trucks, Peterbilt Motor Company, and Mack Trucks are displaying an array of offerings during World of Concrete, including mixers and pump trucks. Kenworth is showcasing…
Enhancements to Western Star 4700 center on drivers, upfitters preview image Business Management Enhancements to Western Star 4700 center on drivers, upfitters January 22, 2019 Company says it will continue to grow on its past success in Western Canada
‘Banner year’ for truck tonnage comes to end preview image Business Management ‘Banner year’ for truck tonnage comes to end January 22, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage dipped 4.3% in December, but closed out the full year 2018 up 6.6% compared to 2017. That marked the largest annual gain since…
Transportation Thunder Bay Council delays new truck route January 22, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) urged the Thunder Bay City Council last night to consider postponing a ratification vote to create a new truck route until a…
Trimac acquires B&B/Bess Tank Lines preview image Transportation Trimac acquires B&B/Bess Tank Lines January 22, 2019 CALGARY, Alta. – Trimac Transportation has announced it has acquired B&B/Bess Tank Lines, a family-run bulk transportation company with roots in Quebec and Alberta. B&B was founded in 1976, and…
Transportation ‘Sectoral recessions’ likely in 2019: ACT Research January 22, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – The commercial vehicle market remains strong, but the U.S. economy is expected to decelerate, according to a report from ACT Research. ACT’s Transportation Digest noted Class 8…
National truck driver training standard promised by 2020 preview image Transportation National truck driver training standard promised by 2020 January 21, 2019 Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau (right), discusses the communique with fellow transportation ministers following their meeting in Montreal. (Photo: Steve Bouchard) MONTREAL, Que. – Canada’s transportation ministers have committed to…
Equipment SAF-Holland buys PressureGuard January 21, 2019 MUSKEGON, Mich. – SAF-Holland has acquired a majority stake in trailer tire pressure management specialist, PressureGuard. The company says the acquisition adds a key element to its line, in advanced…
OTA holds safety talks with Transport Minister, insurance reps preview image Health & Safety OTA holds safety talks with Transport Minister, insurance reps January 21, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says it has recently had productive meetings to address truck safety in the province. OTA chairman David Carruth and vice-chairman Wendell Erb…
Transportation OTA says City of Thunder Bay should re-think new truck route January 18, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) voiced its opinion on a new designated truck route passed by Thunder Bay City Council. The OTA says the new route will…
Hiway and Eskimo Refrigeration changes name to ColdFront preview image Business Management Hiway and Eskimo Refrigeration changes name to ColdFront January 17, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Following last year’s merger, Hiway and Eskimo Refrigeration will change its name to ColdFront as part of the company’s rebranding initiative. “By building on the legacy of…
Transportation Trucking HR Canada reveals ‘Women Talking Tech’ panelists January 17, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada’s 5th annual Women with Drive Leadership Summit, hosted at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel and Conference Centre on March 7, will feature a new…
Transportation Daseke names new COO January 17, 2019 ADDISON, Texas – Daseke Inc. today named Chris Easter as the company’s chief operating officer. Easter brings Daseke more than 30 years of operational leadership serving in key transportation and…
Equipment Trailer orders smashed previous records in 2018 January 16, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – It’s official: 2018 was by far the best year ever for trailer orders. FTR reported data showing the year ended with 28,000 units ordered in December, a…
