Transportation Class 8 orders continue to climb in October November 5, 2018 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Class 8 orders are strong once again. Both FTR and ACT Research reported orders for October surpassing 43,000 units for the eighth month in a row. October 2018…
Nikola launches new truck for European market preview image Transportation Nikola launches new truck for European market November 5, 2018 PHOENIX, Ari. — Nikola Motor Company has recently launched a hydrogen-electric truck for European markets. Reservations for the Nikola TRE (meaning “Three” in Norwegian) are now open at www.nikolamotor.com. Guests…
Stayin’ small preview image Business Management Stayin’ small November 5, 2018 GUELPH, Ont. — For some, the road to success is a winding one. For others, it’s one that’s straight and narrow. Flash Freight Systems’ road falls closer to the latter. The…
Supplements for truckers November 2, 2018 Whether you eat a perfectly healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables or you rely solely on fast food, it’s important to consider whether you could benefit from any types…
Great Dane mourns the loss of former v.p. preview image Transportation Great Dane mourns the loss of former v.p. November 2, 2018 SAVANNAH, Ga. — Great Dane announced today that its former v.p. of design and development, Charles Fetz, has passed away. Charles Fetz Fetz had a celebrated career in engineering before…
Transportation Drivewyze to bring scale bypass to Ontario November 2, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Drivewyze has announced it’s bringing its weigh station bypass platform to Ontario. It will offer bypasses at 32 Ontario scales by the end of the year, the…
Trucking and trade preview image Infrastructure Trucking and trade November 2, 2018 Fields on Wheels panel addresses trade, MELT, and truck transportation in Manitoba
Business Management Canadian shipping costs continue to rise November 2, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers rose 2% in August, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index. The base rate was up 2.3%,…
Volvo teams with Trimble for fleet management services preview image Equipment Volvo teams with Trimble for fleet management services November 2, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Trucks has partnered with Trimble Transportation Enterprise to collaborate on fleet management services. The two companies inked a memorandum of understanding that will see Trimble develop…
OTA weighs in on new Drive Clean program preview image Regulations OTA weighs in on new Drive Clean program November 2, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has given the province input on how its new Drive Clean program should look. It also wants incentives given to fleets who…
Arnold Bros. celebrates 60 years in trucking industry preview image Business Management Arnold Bros. celebrates 60 years in trucking industry November 1, 2018 WINNIPEG, Man. – Today marked the 60th year Arnold Bros. Transport has been in business. Founded in 1958 by Frank and Gerry Arnold, the Winnipeg-based carrier started when the brothers…
Brandt purchases specialty transportation equipment company preview image Business Management Brandt purchases specialty transportation equipment company November 1, 2018 REGINA, Sask. – Regina’s Brandt Group of Companies plunged into the specialty transportation equipment sector with the purchase of Camex Equipment Sales and Rentals. “This is an exciting acquisition for…
Transportation Tallman Group adds Doepker trailers to product offerings November 1, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Tallman Group announced today that it has added Doepker Industries trailers to its product offerings. The new line will be available at all Tallman and Tru-Nor dealership locations…
Health & Safety Stiffer penalties in Manitoba for distracted driving October 31, 2018 WINNIPEG, Man. – If you’re driving and itching to take that call, it’s best to wait, as distracted driving laws will be beefed up in Manitoba as of tomorrow.
Paccar Parts opens new Toronto PDC preview image Equipment Paccar Parts opens new Toronto PDC October 31, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Paccar Parts has announced the opening of a new 160,000 sq.-ft. parts distribution center in Toronto, Ont. The facility opened on Oct. 22 and will support customers…
