Health & Safety All cramped up March 25, 2018 Have you ever drifted off in your bunk only to be awakened from a sound sleep with excruciating cramps in your legs? Many people experience painful nighttime leg cramps –…
Bringing the Love’s to Michigan preview image Business Management Bringing the Love’s to Michigan March 23, 2018 CAPAC, Mich. – Love’s Travel Stops is expanding its presence in Michigan with the launch of its second location in the state. The new travel stop opens its doors in…
U.S. bill would allow 18-year-old truck drivers preview image Transportation U.S. bill would allow 18-year-old truck drivers March 22, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is applauding a federal bill that would recognize commercial drivers as young as 18, up from the limit of 21 years that…
Business Management Truxpo conference to focus on sector updates March 22, 2018 ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Western Canadian trucking show Truxpo has announced its lineup of speakers for a half-day executive conference, as well as events throughout the two-day event. With a focus…
WEIGH. PAY. GET GOING. preview image Paid WEIGH. PAY. GET GOING. March 22, 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…
Business Management Truck orders remained strong in February March 22, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – North American Class 8 orders totaled 40,271 units in February, marking the seventh best ever order month, ACT Research reports. They slipped from January’s total, which was…
Transportation Two Canadian dealers win Western Star award March 22, 2018 PORTLAND, Ore. – Two Canadian dealer sales professionals have been recognized as part of Western Star’s “Star Performer Class of 2017”. This award recognizes and rewards the top-selling sales professionals…
Business Management Carriers seeing most favorable rate environment in 14 years: FTR March 22, 2018 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. continued their upturn in January, as demand remained well above supply according to the FTR Trucking Conditions Index. An 11.5 reading showed…
Transportation Repair frustrations March 22, 2018 As owner-operators or small fleet managers, we have to have an edge, something that sets us apart from the crowd. That can be a greater need to go to work…
Equipment Petro-Canada’s Duron wins award March 21, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Petro-Canada Lubricants says its Duron next-generation product line has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan for its innovation. The oil was benchmarked against 10 criteria, including reliability,…
Mack Anthem to haul legendary racecar preview image Transportation Mack Anthem to haul legendary racecar March 21, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – The official hauler of Nascar is now the official hauler for Richard Petty Motorsports’ legendary number 43 racecar. Driven by Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr., Mack said the…
Business Management Challenger buys Ed Wiersma Trucking, raises driver pay March 21, 2018 CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Challenger Motor Freight has agreed to acquire the majority of Ed Wiersma Trucking’s assets. The company says the deal is expected to close by the end of…
Transport Canada tackles ‘phantom’ vehicle lighting preview image Transportation Transport Canada tackles ‘phantom’ vehicle lighting March 21, 2018 OTTAWA, Ont. – Transport Canada will soon require updated lighting packages in new cars, in a bid to address those who travel in the dark without any lights. As of…
TransCore Link Logistics moves to new office preview image Transportation TransCore Link Logistics moves to new office March 21, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — TransCore Link Logistics has moved to a new, trendy office in the Mississauga core. The new office space, located on the ninth floor of 2 Robert Speck…
Kenworth La Sarre moves into larger facility preview image Equipment Kenworth La Sarre moves into larger facility March 21, 2018 LA SARRE, Que. – Kenworth La Sarre has moved into a new 12,000 sq.-ft. facility to support its customers in Northwestern Quebec. The dealership sits on 5.7 acres, about six…
