Guarding the heavies preview image Transportation Guarding the heavies February 21, 2018 Pilot car drivers have a big role in heavy hauls
Technology Connected vehicles and the potential of blockchain February 21, 2018 If you think the transportation industry is connected today, just wait. We’re only beginning to scratch the surface of what connectivity can do for our industry, and the arrival of…
Preparing for blockchain preview image Mobile and IT Preparing for blockchain February 21, 2018 Instantaneous payments. The end of customer disputes. The elimination of paperwork. How blockchain technology can revolutionize trucking.
Business Management U.S. turnaround underway: TFI’s Bedard February 21, 2018 TFI International expects improvements in U.S. truckload, P&C segments
Acquisitions drive TFI’s Q4 revenue growth preview image Business Management Acquisitions drive TFI’s Q4 revenue growth February 21, 2018 MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International grew its Q4 net income and revenue from continuing operations, during a quarter of transition. The company reported Q4 revenue of $1.06 billion, up 2%…
Trucking contributes to 14% of all work-related crash claims: WorkSafe BC preview image Health & Safety Trucking contributes to 14% of all work-related crash claims: WorkSafe BC February 20, 2018 RICHMOND, B.C. – Motor vehicle incidents (MVI) are the leading cause of traumatic workplace deaths in British Columbia, according to WorkSafe BC. The agency says work-related MVI’s account for one-third…
Transportation DRTA to host MTO information night February 20, 2018 AJAX, Ont. — The Durham Region Transportation Association (DRTA) is hosting its Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) annual information night on March 7. Joe Lynch of the MTO is the …
Peterbilt awards top dealers preview image Equipment Peterbilt awards top dealers February 20, 2018 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Five Canadian Peterbilt dealerships were recently named Best in Class award winners, at the truck maker’s annual dealer meeting. Peterbilt Manitoba, Camions Excellence Peterbilt, Calgary Peterbilt, Stahl…
Transportation Canadian driver named finalist for Goodyear Highway Hero award February 20, 2018 AKRON, Ohio – A Canadian has been named one of three finalists in the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Highway Hero Award. The award is celebrating its 35th anniversary on…
Equipment New DPF cleaning company sets up shop February 20, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – A new diesel particulate filter (DPF) cleaning company has set up shop in the Greater Toronto Area. Greensonic Cleaning offers cleaning of DPFs, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)…
Equipment Canadian Class 8 orders up 259% y-o-y in January February 20, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – January Class 8 truck orders were up 121% year-over-year, marking their second-best level in history, according to ACT Research. North American Class 8 orders totaled 49,100-plus units.
U.S. truck tonnage up 2% in January preview image Business Management U.S. truck tonnage up 2% in January February 20, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage rose 2% in January, reflecting a solid freight environment in a typically weak month. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index…
Alliance wants ELDs in ’95 and later trucks preview image Transportation Alliance wants ELDs in ’95 and later trucks February 20, 2018 Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau announces plans for an ELD mandate. OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on Transport Canada to expedite a mandate for…
Business Management U.S. trucking prices reach new highs: ACT Research February 20, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research says U.S. truck pricing tracked by its Freight Rate Index reached a record high. “Clearly, the pendulum of pricing power rests with truckers as 2018…
Mack kicks off NASCAR season preview image Equipment Mack kicks off NASCAR season February 20, 2018 DAYTONA, Fla. – Mack Trucks kicked off its season as the official hauler of NASCAR, with the 60th running of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 18. Mack is providing new…
