Business Management Talking ’bout a new generation October 2, 2018 How fleets are identifying untapped demographic groups and recruiting their members
Business Management Operational costs of trucking are rising October 2, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – The operational costs of trucking increased 6% in 2017, to US$1.69 per mile, according to the latest Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking report. The report…
Getting onboard preview image Business Management Getting onboard October 2, 2018 Preparing a new driver means more than tossing them the keys
WTFC to host conference preview image Transportation WTFC to host conference October 2, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) is hosting an educational and networking conference on October 27. The event, that organizers say will take a unique approach to…
ATA comments on trade agreement preview image Transportation ATA comments on trade agreement October 2, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) this week welcomed a new trade agreement with Canada. “ATA is pleased that the United States, Canada and Mexico will continue their…
Yokohama opens new R&D center preview image Technology Yokohama opens new R&D center October 2, 2018 CORNELIUS, N.C. – Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has opened a new research and development facility in North Carolina. The 25,000 sq.-ft. facility replaces a temporary facility it has used in…
Weather doesn’t dampen spirit for Alberta Truck Convoy preview image Business Management Weather doesn’t dampen spirit for Alberta Truck Convoy October 1, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. – Despite chilly temperatures, the Alberta Truck Convoy for Special Olympics rolled on Sept. 22 in Calgary, with 75 trucks taking part and raising $25,000. The money will…
OTA encouraged by potential emissions tampering crackdown preview image Technology OTA encouraged by potential emissions tampering crackdown October 1, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is welcoming government consultations on anti-tampering enforcement and environmental incentives. The province of Ontario recently announced a consultation process to redesign a…
Transportation Navistar reveals winners of 2018 Technician Rodeo October 1, 2018 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar hosted a Technician Rodeo recently where technicians from across Canada and the U.S. competed to be named best technician. Technicians from Florida, West Virginia, and Arizona…
Aftermarket parts sales expected to grow preview image Equipment Aftermarket parts sales expected to grow October 1, 2018 MANHASSET, N.Y. – Aftermarket parts sales are expected to gain momentum in the coming months, according to the CMVC Parts Aftermarket Leading Retail Sales Indicator (PLI). It increased 0.6% in…
Volvo’s electric trucks coming to North America in 2020 preview image Equipment Volvo’s electric trucks coming to North America in 2020 October 1, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Trucks has announced it will introduce all-electric trucks to the North American market in 2020. The launch will come through a partnership between Volvo Group, California’s…
Transportation Ontario scraps Drive Clean, plans to focus on trucks October 1, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario scrapped the Drive Clean passenger vehicle program last week. Starting April 1,2019, drivers will no longer need to get Drive Clean emissions test for their passenger vehicles.
Test driving the Kenworth W990 preview image Equipment Test driving the Kenworth W990 September 28, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – A quiet and smooth, easy ride. That’s the best way to describe how Kenworth’s W990 drives – or I should say, rides, since I was a…
A matter of logic September 28, 2018 STE. JULIE, Que. — Some things in life don’t come with an instruction book, and that’s a challenge that appeals to Pierre-Luc Giguere, a technician with Excellence Peterbilt in Ste. Julie,…
