Volvo invests in wireless EV charging preview image Technology Volvo invests in wireless EV charging January 16, 2019 PHILADELPHIA, Penn. – Volvo Group Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Volvo Group, has invested in a firm developing high power wireless charging of electric vehicles. Momentum Dynamics, based in Pennsylvania,…
Canadian spot market load volumes set record in 2018 preview image Business Management Canadian spot market load volumes set record in 2018 January 16, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – It was a record year for Canadian spot market load volumes in 2018, but the capacity crunch appears to be easing. TransCore Link Logistics reported the fourth…
Inland Kenworth helps to combat human trafficking preview image Transportation Inland Kenworth helps to combat human trafficking January 15, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Inland Kenworth and Truckers Against Trafficking have come together to bring more awareness to the serious reality of human and sex trafficking. Both the organization and the…
Andy Transport launches power-only fleet preview image Business Management Andy Transport launches power-only fleet January 15, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – Andy Transport has announced a new start-up that will provide trucks and drivers to customers with fluctuating transportation needs. Tristan Cartage is a power-only fleet that will…
Transportation ATA hires new chief commercial officer January 15, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations announced the hiring of Kevin J. Traver to serve as the organization’s chief commercial officer. In the newly created position, Traver will oversee…
Trailers of Texas becomes Transcourt’s new representation in Gulf Region preview image Transportation Trailers of Texas becomes Transcourt’s new representation in Gulf Region January 15, 2019 OAKVILLE, Ont. – Transcourt Tank Leasing announced today it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Trailers of Texas, a major tank trailer distributor in Houston. As part of this…
Inland Kenworth opens in Castlegar preview image Business Management Inland Kenworth opens in Castlegar January 14, 2019 CASTLEGAR, B.C. – Inland Kenworth has opened a new parts and service facility in Castlegar, B.C. The location boasts 19,000 square feet of space, featuring a 9,500 sq.-ft. service department…
Nichols names v.p. of events for Hannover Fairs USA preview image Transportation Nichols names v.p. of events for Hannover Fairs USA January 14, 2019 CHICAGO, Ill. – Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA), today announced that it has named Ed Nichols as vice-president of events. Ed Nichols Nichols will manage the commercial vehicle show portfolio, which…
Transportation New Cascadia named Best Transportation Technology at CES January 14, 2019 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Daimler Trucks North America’s Freightliner new Cascadia has won the prestigious honor of “Best Transportation Technology” at the engadget annual ”Best of CES” awards ceremony at…
Infrastructure OOIDA suing over Indiana toll fees January 14, 2019 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is launching a class action lawsuit over “excessive and discriminatory” Indiana tolls. Its lawsuit targets the Indiana Finance Authority, the…
ACT Research: Yellow lights are flashing preview image Business Management ACT Research: Yellow lights are flashing January 14, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research has reported yellow lights are flashing for the U.S. economy, and by extension, for the North American commercial vehicle industry. “Over the course of Q4…
Transportation Mine truck data and reap the rewards January 11, 2019 Set reasonable targets, and reap the rewards
Do your homework preview image Do your homework January 11, 2019 As a young owner/operator, what I wished for was a shiny truck that didn’t break down and some extra cash when I got some downtime. I accomplished what I wanted,…
Understand the ever-changing ELD January 11, 2019 ELDs and on-board computer systems for fleets are constantly evolving
Transportation The evolution of active safety systems January 11, 2019 And how to get the most out of their performance
