A record year for trailer orders – already preview image Equipment A record year for trailer orders – already December 20, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – This has been the best year ever for net trailer orders, with one month remaining to report, according to ACT Research. November trailer orders were up 101%…
PMTC’s Young Leaders Group hosts annual general meeting preview image Transportation PMTC’s Young Leaders Group hosts annual general meeting December 20, 2018 MILTON, Ont. — The Young Leaders Group (YLG) of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) held their annual Christmas breakfast and general meeting on December 18, hosted by…
Continental experiments with dandelion truck tires preview image Equipment Continental experiments with dandelion truck tires December 20, 2018 ANLAM, Germany – Continental is experimenting with Russian dandelion rubber as a potential replacement raw material in truck tires to rubber from tropical regions. The work is being done at…
Business Management Fleet growth to outstrip freight growth in 2019: ACT December 20, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research says the commercial vehicle industry is maintaining its momentum, but could slow in the second half of 2019. The company produced its Transportation Digest, reporting…
Getting back on track preview image Getting back on track December 19, 2018 It’s almost that time of year again that everyone dreads, the time of post-holiday pressure to lose those extra pounds that made their way onto our hips on over the…
Management Best Practices: Fuel Savings preview image Mgmt Best Practices Management Best Practices: Fuel Savings December 18, 2018 What challenges do tanker fleets face when pushing for fuel saving improvements? Lou Smyrlis finds out.
Transportation Specialized Transportation Symposium set for Feb. 19-22 December 18, 2018 HOUSTON, Texas — The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association revealed the details of its upcoming Specialized Transportation Symposium recently. The 2019 Specialized Transportation Symposium is set for Feb. 19-22 in…
Worst may be over for shippers: FTR preview image Business Management Worst may be over for shippers: FTR December 18, 2018 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for U.S. shippers eased in October, suggesting the worst may be over for them. The FTR Shippers Conditions Index rose to a reading of -2.1 in…
U.S. truck tonnage rose in November: ATA preview image Business Management U.S. truck tonnage rose in November: ATA December 18, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage rose 0.4% in November, and was 7.6% stronger year-over-year. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index reached a level of 118.9,…
As we prepare to enjoy the holidays, cargo thieves are preparing to take advantage December 18, 2018 As the holiday season approaches, beware the Grinches that are preparing to pilfer your loads. Holiday season is a peak time for cargo theft, according to a new report from…
Transportation Panelists weigh in on consequences of MELT December 18, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Mandatory entry-level training (MELT) has been in Ontario for 17 months, and so far, fleets are liking the effects the program has instilled on applicants. At least,…
Doug Ford visits Challenger preview image Regulations Doug Ford visits Challenger December 18, 2018 Ontario Premier tours facility, visits staff, and hears about trucking’s top issues
Transportation Oil woes in Alberta December 17, 2018 If I were to personify the state of this country’s interest (or lack thereof) of advancing energy production and global investor visage, I would settle on that of a one-handed…
APTA honors best in trucking at annual dinner preview image Transportation APTA honors best in trucking at annual dinner December 17, 2018 DIEPPE, N.B. — Nine Canadians from the Maritimes were honored on December 13 for their outstanding contributions and dedication to the trucking industry and their communities across the region. The…
Transportation HDMA unveils executive panel for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue December 17, 2018 RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) revealed a new executive panel of the 7th Annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue (HDAD) Conference representing a cross section…
