SmartDrive unveils new Transportation Intelligence Platform preview image Transportation SmartDrive unveils new Transportation Intelligence Platform March 14, 2018 SAN DIEGO, Calif. – SmartDrive Systems launched its Transportation Intelligence Platform and SR4 hardware this week during a virtual press conference. According to SmartDrive, the platform is the first video-based…
Winners of the February Good Driver Challenge revealed preview image Transportation Winners of the February Good Driver Challenge revealed March 14, 2018 LONDON, Ont. — The results are in for the February Good Driver Challenge. The challenge, designed and created by NAL Insurance to help the trucking industry reduce accidents, uses a…
U.S. extends agricultural ELD waiver preview image Transportation U.S. extends agricultural ELD waiver March 13, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Agricultural haulers south of the border have been given another 90-day waiver from requirements for electronic logging devices (ELDs), the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier…
U.S. spot rates dip preview image Transportation U.S. spot rates dip March 13, 2018 The spot rate market in the U.S. took a seasonal dip in February, but was still strong. PORTLAND, Ore. — Spot truckload freight volumes and rates took a seasonal dip…
Campaign launched to expedite ELDs preview image Transportation Campaign launched to expedite ELDs March 13, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance has launched a letter-writing campaign to call on all provinces to mandate electronic logging devices (ELDs) by the end of 2019.
OPP begin week-long blitz to curb distracted driving preview image Regulations OPP begin week-long blitz to curb distracted driving March 12, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are once again heading out in their Class 8 truck to try to catch distracted drivers across the province. OPP Superintendent Tony…
Business Management Gallagher acquires commercial insurance broker Palmer Atlantic March 12, 2018 HARTLAND, N.B. – Gallagher has purchased Palmer Atlantic, a specialized commercial insurance broker based in Hartland, N.B. Palmer Atlantic’s services are tailored for risk management and commercial insurance solutions, with…
Transportation Fontaine Heavy-Haul names new v.p. March 12, 2018 SPRINGVILLE, Ala. — Fontaine Heavy-Haul has named Greg D. Smith its vice-president of marketing and business development, a newly created position. “Greg joins our team with an impressive background in…
Transportation Alaska’s Dalton Highway quietest and most scenic in U.S. March 12, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Looking for the road less traveled? If busy, congested highways are a thorn in your side, Geotab has the tool for you. Using data from the U.S.
Hyliion HE drive axle wins Technical Achievement Award preview image Equipment Hyliion HE drive axle wins Technical Achievement Award March 12, 2018 ATLANTA, Ga. — A powered auxiliary axle for road tractors from Hyliion, a recent start-up company, won the 2018 Jim Winsor Memorial Technical Achievement Award, the awards committee has announced.
Equipment FTR boosts truck, trailer demand outlook March 12, 2018 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Industry forecaster FTR is significantly increasing its outlook for Class 8 and commercial trailer shipments. It is now pegging North American Class 8 factory shipments for 2018…
Trucking firms among Canada’s Best Managed Companies preview image Transportation Trucking firms among Canada’s Best Managed Companies March 9, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Once again, the trucking and transportation industry dominated Deloitte’s list of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, with thirty companies total making the cut. Now in its 25th year,…
Teamsters, truck groups want ELDs by December 2019 preview image Transportation Teamsters, truck groups want ELDs by December 2019 March 9, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Teamsters Canada, the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC), and Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) have joined together in a call for a quick mandate of electronic…
Transportation Winners of the 2018 Healthy Fleet Challenge revealed March 9, 2018 LONDON, Ont. — During January and February, participants from across the trucking industry took place in a challenge by Healthy Trucker to help them reach their health and wellness goals —…
Transportation Wabco names new CFO March 9, 2018 BRUSSELS, Belgium – Wabco announced this week that it has appointed Roberto Fioroni to the role of chief financial officer (CFO) effective June 6, 2018. Fioroni brings more than 20…
