Save Time | Save Money preview image Paid Save Time | Save Money August 29, 2018 CAT Scales’ Weight My Truck app will revolutionize how you weigh your truck, saving you time and money in the process! Weigh your truck from your Smartphone Pay for the transaction via Comdata, EFS or…
Preventing gum disease August 28, 2018 When discussing the health of professional truck drivers, conditions such as diabetes, elevated cholesterol levels, and high blood pressure often come up in the conversation. However, rarely do you hear…
Moving into a new truck August 28, 2018 Every three to four years I am given the privilege of moving into a brand new tractor. As I clean out the old tractor, I have the opportunity to look…
Transportation Adopting fuel-saving technologies help fleets save millions: NACFE report August 28, 2018 NEW YORK, N.Y. – The rate of adoption for fuel-saving technologies is up according to the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) 2018 Annual Fuel Fleet Study. As detailed…
Nikola World set for April 16-18 preview image Transportation Nikola World set for April 16-18 August 28, 2018 PHOENIX, Ariz. — Nikola Motor Company announced it is hosting a new event, Nikola World on April 16-18, 2019. On April 16, Nikola will unveil the pre-production hydrogen electric semi-truck,…
Ryder names 2018 Top Tech winner preview image Transportation Ryder names 2018 Top Tech winner August 27, 2018 MIAMI. Fla. – Ryder System has named Christopher Barnett its 2018 Top Technician. The 2018 Ryder Top Tech winner Christopher Barnett holding his $50,000 check alongside Ryder Senior Service Manager…
Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program: What we learned August 25, 2018 Last year, the federal government reached out to industries that are heavy users of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). They want to better understand the specific industry challenges and…
The heat is on August 25, 2018 MELT is expanding. Let's ensure we get it right, and have come commonality
The value of service August 25, 2018 There’s a certain big box store near me where the prices are low but I’m not sure things really are less expensive. Paying a buck for something is great as…
Conditions for shippers moderating: FTR preview image Business Management Conditions for shippers moderating: FTR August 24, 2018 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for U.S. shippers moderated in June, but still presented a challenging environment. The FTR Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) read -9.5 in June, a nearly three-point improvement…
18.5 | 2018 Driver Training preview image 18.5 | 2018 Driver Training August 24, 2018 What survey respondents had to say about entry level training and driver orientation.
STA hands out $5,000 in scholarships preview image Human Resources STA hands out $5,000 in scholarships August 23, 2018 REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) doled out its annual scholarships recently, with three students receiving a combined $5,000. The recipients must have a family member who owns…
Highlight Motor Group moves into larger California facility preview image Business Management Highlight Motor Group moves into larger California facility August 23, 2018 SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. – Highlight Motor Group has moved into a new facility in the Los Angeles, Calif., area. The company says its new digs in Santa Fe Springs,…
Pay it forward August 23, 2018 I just got back from the Bramasole Diner, the all-day-breakfast greasy spoon where I’ve been a regular for over 17 years. On a typical Sunday, it was hot and crowded…