TFI International posts strong Q3 results preview image Business Management TFI International posts strong Q3 results October 23, 2018 MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International capitalized on a strong trucking environment in the third quarter, posting its second straight quarter of record operating results. Operating income was up 107% year-over-year,…
Navistar partners with technical schools preview image Transportation Navistar partners with technical schools October 22, 2018 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar has partnered with technical schools through its newly formed Navistar Service Essentials Program. “As we focus on growing customer uptime, Navistar and our International Truck and…
Business Management Ryder expanding last-mile delivery business October 22, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Toronto is one of three North American facilities Ryder is expanding to improve its last mile delivery service. The company recently announced the expansion of its Ryder…
Natural gas truck sales down preview image Equipment Natural gas truck sales down October 22, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Natural gas truck sales in the U.S. and Canada have declined 28% this year through August, according to a new report from ACT Research. They were up…
Transcourt promotes Trianos preview image Human Resources Transcourt promotes Trianos October 19, 2018 OAKVILLE, Ont. – Transcourt Tank Leasing has named Michael Trianos its director of fleet services and procurement for the entire North American market. Previously, he was director of business development…
Truckers rank the best truck stops in North America preview image Technology Truckers rank the best truck stops in North America October 18, 2018 PHOENIX, Ariz. – Truck drivers throughout the U.S. and Canada have spoken, naming the top truck stops in North America, with seven receiving a perfect five-star rating. Topping the list…
Congestion costs trucking industry 1.2 billion hours preview image Supply Chain Congestion costs trucking industry 1.2 billion hours October 18, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – Traffic congestion in the U.S. cost the trucking industry US$74.5 billion in 2016, a 0.5% increase over the previous year. That’s according to new research from the…
Transportation APTA to host Transportation Summit in NL next week October 18, 2018 DIEPPE, N.B. – Close to 230 trucking industry leaders, representing companies from across the Atlantic provinces and Canada, will participate in the 2018 Transportation Summit taking place October 23-24, 2018…
Hiway/Eskimo group acquires company, adds to leadership team preview image Business Management Hiway/Eskimo group acquires company, adds to leadership team October 17, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – Following the Hiway/Eskimo Refrigeration merger, the company has now acquired Chill Tech Reefer Services, and has added to its leadership team. Chill Tech, an independent transport refrigeration…
OTA offers to help build carbon reduction plan preview image Sustainability OTA offers to help build carbon reduction plan October 17, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) wants to work with the province to develop a “made-in-Ontario” carbon reduction solution. The OTA says the industry must continue to do…
Biggest and baddest preview image Biggest and baddest October 17, 2018 Pacific trucks were uniquely Canadian with their power and strength
From disruption, a new road for trucking October 17, 2018 We live in times of turmoil and change. Climate, technology, demographics, and population growth all influence our lives. We can be overwhelmed by these changes or choose to redefine how…
Electric medium-duty trucks a good fit for some applications: NACFE preview image Equipment Electric medium-duty trucks a good fit for some applications: NACFE October 17, 2018 NEW YORK, N.Y. – A new Confidence Report on the viability of electric-powered medium-duty trucks found they are a “real solution, for some specific applications.” Mike Roeth, executive director of…
The fine print is no small matter October 17, 2018 Disclaimers. They’re everywhere. Every product, contract, and service comes with a warning these days. Want to change lanes on the freeway? Your mirror will tell you that objects may be…
Mack, Volvo expand over-the-air capabilities preview image Technology Mack, Volvo expand over-the-air capabilities October 17, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack and Volvo have both announced expanded over-the-air (OTA) software and vehicle parameter update capabilities. They’ve also created a simple portal to allow customers to register their…
