Transportation Daimler names new GM of Trucks Connectivity March 2, 2018 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today announced that Sanjiv Khurana has been appointed to the position of General Manager of Trucks Connectivity. In this newly created position,…
Equipment Trucking journalists name top tech achievements of 2017 March 2, 2018 ATLANTA, Ga. — Five innovative trucking technologies have been named finalists for the 2017 Jim Winsor Memorial Technical Achievement Award presented by the North American Truck Writers Awards Committee. The…
Business Management Canadian transport costs rose in December: CGFI March 2, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Ground transportation costs in Canada rose 2.2% in December, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) from Nulogx. The base rate increased 0.7%, Nulogx reports,…
Transportation Dayton Parts names new Western Canada sales manager March 2, 2018 HARRISBURG, Penn. – Dayton Parts has hired Mark Colbran as its regional sales manager for Western Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Colbran brings a experience and understanding of…
Leading ain’t easy preview image Transportation Leading ain’t easy March 1, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Being a leader isn’t easy. And it definitely isn’t easy being a leader in the trucking sphere, thanks to the driver shortage, customer pressures, and the clash…
Registration for Truxpo now open preview image Human Resources Registration for Truxpo now open March 1, 2018 ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Western Canadian trucking show Truxpo is back in 2018 and is promising to offer expanded features for those attending the biennial event. “This year really will be…
Transportation Human resources planning for 2018 March 1, 2018 Five things to consider when planning the year ahead
Transportation The Chain’s in Command – Part 3 March 1, 2018 THE STORY SO FAR Mark is traveling to Winnipeg on Hwy. 17. He checks the forecast and it looks bad, so he chains up long before the snow. After driving…
Shopping season preview image Transportation Shopping season March 1, 2018 The used truck you buy could make or break your business
Omnitracs looks to place more focus on its efforts in Canada preview image Business Management Omnitracs looks to place more focus on its efforts in Canada March 1, 2018 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Following last year’s Shaw Tracking acquisition, Omnitracs is focused on increasing its footprint in the Great White North. Speaking during Outlook 2018, Mike Segal, director of product…
Young drivers can be insured: TTSAO Panel preview image Business Management Young drivers can be insured: TTSAO Panel March 1, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The widely held belief that commercial drivers under the age of 25 cannot be insured is a myth, according to Lisa Arseneau of Staebler Insurance. She was…
Business Management Matco expands commercial moving business February 28, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Matco Moving Solutions has announced its purchase of I-Care Office Solutions, strengthening its commercial moving business. Matco is part of the Manitoulin Group of Companies. I-Care Office…
Business Management OTA Next Gen training returns February 28, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA) Next Gen Certificate is returning, with a kick-off planned for Apr. 19 at Truck World. Registrations are now being accepted. Training occurs…
Daimler recaps strong 2017, looks to even stronger 2018 preview image Transportation Daimler recaps strong 2017, looks to even stronger 2018 February 27, 2018 DTNA boss Roger Nielsen outlines six goals for 2018
Other Omnitracs One announced during Outlook 2018 February 27, 2018 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Omnitracs announced a new product launch today, one it says combines the very best of all the company’s technology offerings. Kevin Haugh, chief product and strategy officer,…
