Shippers still coping with tight capacity, rising rates preview image Business Management Shippers still coping with tight capacity, rising rates May 24, 2018 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – U.S. shippers are continuing to struggle in a tight market, according to the latest FTR Shippers Conditions Index. The index remained in double-digit negative territory at -10.5…
Customs booth brouhaha May 24, 2018 WINDSOR, Ont. — Windsor business interests have joined the American-owned Ambassador Bridge in a campaign to get the long dormant six additional Customs truck booths at the bridge’s Canadian plaza opened.
Tops in the shop May 24, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Jason Makin is just another good Kingston boy. Nine years ago, after a career as a technician with the Canadian Forces followed by some time at Toyota Motor…
U.S. lawmakers call for flexibility to HOS rules preview image Regulations U.S. lawmakers call for flexibility to HOS rules May 24, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thirty United States Senators have penned a letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) urging them to explore flexible alternative to the current hours of…
On a mission to serve preview image On a mission to serve May 24, 2018 Highway Star of the Year Douglas McGowan promotes the hiring of military veterans, claiming they make excellent professional drivers.
Transportation Let’s give military veterans a chance May 24, 2018 One of the highlights of this job, is having the opportunity each year to reward a deserving professional driver. We at Truck News used to do so as part of…
Transportation Isaac Instruments to host Lunch and Learn events May 24, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. — Isaac Instruments has launched a Lunch and Learn series to address important topics in transportation. These events, says Isaac, connect transportation professionals with experts and provide the…
Bendix shares Roadcheck prep tips preview image Equipment Bendix shares Roadcheck prep tips May 24, 2018 ELYRIA, Ohio – With the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Roadcheck inspection blitz coming up June 5-7, Bendix has offered some advice for passing the inspections with flying colors. “Almost…
Bosch looks into the future of trucking preview image Transportation Bosch looks into the future of trucking May 23, 2018 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – To say Bosch is optimistic about the future of trucking is an understatement. The technology solutions company laid out its vision for what’s to come at…
Supply Chain Truck tonnage surges 9.5% compared to April 2017 May 22, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) truck tonnage index was up 9.5% in April compared to the same time last year, the largest ever year-over-year increase since October 2017.
Meritor adds Mississauga distribution center preview image Transportation Meritor adds Mississauga distribution center May 22, 2018 TROY, Mich. – Meritor has opened its Eastern Canada Regional Distribution Centre in Mississauga, Ont., which will serve warehouse distributors and dealers in seven provinces. “Customers in eastern Canada…
Transportation Navistar’s Edmonton Parts Distribution Center wins award May 22, 2018 LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International announced that its Edmonton Parts Distribution Center (PDC) was named the first-place honoree of the Top Performing Warehouse Award by Carlisle & Co. The annual…
Transportation Business lessons from the Vegas Golden Knights May 21, 2018 While there are lots of great sports stories at this time of the year, the Vegas Golden Knights should rank at or near the top. Even if they don’t win…
Lytx names new CFO preview image Transportation Lytx names new CFO May 21, 2018 SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Lytx announced today that Steve Lifshatz has joined the company as chief financial officer, effective May 14, 2018. Lifshatz most recently served as CFO for…
OTA seminar to focus on educating shippers preview image Business Management OTA seminar to focus on educating shippers May 18, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Sales Council is hosing an event aimed at educating customers on freight conditions. With capacity tight, and demand for trucking services high,…
