OOIDA ELD exemption request denied preview image Equipment OOIDA ELD exemption request denied July 4, 2018 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – Small-business truckers will continue to be subject to the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate in the U.S. after an exemption request was denied by the Federal…
Ancra International becomes Ancra Cargo preview image Equipment Ancra International becomes Ancra Cargo July 4, 2018 WOODSTOCK, Ont. – Ancra International has changed its name to Ancra Cargo. The name change went into effect July 2. The company says its core mission remains the same.
Eaton forms new eMobility business preview image Equipment Eaton forms new eMobility business July 4, 2018 SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Eaton is banking on an electric future for trucking and has formed a new eMobility business to provided the industry with a wide range of electric power…
Proposed program will allow young military vets to drive on interstate routes preview image Regulations Proposed program will allow young military vets to drive on interstate routes July 4, 2018 OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is launching a pilot program to allow younger drivers to operate trucks on interstate routes. The three-year pilot program to allow…
Equipment Class 8 orders remain hot through June July 4, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 orders exceeded 40,000 units in June, for the fourth time in six months. Preliminary data from ACT Research pointed to 42,200 units being ordered. “Preliminary…
Transportation Peel Region begins Off-Peak Delivery pilot July 4, 2018 BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Region of Peel will begin its first Off-Peak Delivery (OPD) pilot project running July through December, in participation with LCBO, Loblaw, PepsiCo, Walmart Canada, and Weston…
Starship Freight celebrates 30 years in business preview image Transportation Starship Freight celebrates 30 years in business July 3, 2018 GEORGETOWN, Ont. — Starship Freight celebrated its 30th anniversary on July 1. The company had modest beginnings with three employees back in 1988 and originally operated in Mississauga, Ont. The…
Transportation Daseke appoints new CFO July 3, 2018 ADDISON, Texas – Daseke has named Bharat Mahajan the company’s new chief financial officer. Mahajan will assume the role of CFO from Scott Wheeler, who was named Daseke’s president earlier…
Transportation Bendix names v.p. of supply chain excellence July 3, 2018 ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has appointed Mike Pogorelc vice-president of supply chain excellence. Pogorelc also became the newest member of the Bendix Leadership Committee. A Bendix team…
FMCSA needs to do better on resolving medical conflicts: OOIDA preview image Regulations FMCSA needs to do better on resolving medical conflicts: OOIDA June 29, 2018 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is criticizing the process for drivers seeking to resolve conflicts with their medical certifications. OOIDA submitted their concerns to the…
ATA relaunches dues-based accounting and finance council preview image Business Management ATA relaunches dues-based accounting and finance council June 29, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has announced the revival of the National Accounting and Finance Council (NAFC). The council will be reinstated with the new, dues-based membership…
FMCSA says drivers will be required to carry medical certificates for two more years preview image Regulations FMCSA says drivers will be required to carry medical certificates for two more years June 29, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Drivers operating in the United States will have to continue carrying their medical certificates for two more years. The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has…
Here comes the (value of the) sun preview image Transportation Here comes the (value of the) sun June 29, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) is showing confidence in the sun as a practical power source for trucks and trailers. “Fleets should seriously consider…
TruckPro adds two new Canadian service centers preview image Business Management TruckPro adds two new Canadian service centers June 29, 2018 LONGUEUIL, Que. – TruckPro is expanding its network with the announcement of two new partner locations. Garage Benoit Trudeau in Gatineau, Que. and Webb Truck Repair in Dryden, Ont. were…
Focus increases on distracted driving preview image Transportation Focus increases on distracted driving June 28, 2018 MONTREAL, Que. – Transport Canada has added to the focus on distracted driving through a national roundtable in Montreal, featuring voices including the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Quebec Trucking…
