OOIDA appealing court ruling on sleep apnea suit preview image Health & Safety OOIDA appealing court ruling on sleep apnea suit February 14, 2018 GRAIN VALLEY, MO – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is appealing the United States Court of Appeals dismissal of their lawsuit alleging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)…
Transportation PMTC’s next seminar to focus on digital strategy February 14, 2018 MILTON, Ont. — PMTC announced it is hosting a half-day seminar on digital strategy in April. The seminar is set to take place in Milton, Ont. on April 17 and…
Business Management Trucking capacity “maxed out”: FTR February 13, 2018 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. improved in December, with a strong 9.2 reading of the FTR Trucking Conditions Index. The index reflects a full capacity environment, driven…
Spot truckload rates on rise in U.S. preview image Transportation Spot truckload rates on rise in U.S. February 13, 2018 PORTLAND, Ore. – Spot truckload rates for van, reefer, and flatbed freight hit new highs in the U.S. in January, in the face of tightening capacity caused by shipper demand…
Transportation Link Manufacturing promotes Jeff Vierkant February 13, 2018 SIOUX CENTER, Iowa – Link Manufacturing has promoted Jeff Vierkant to vice-president of manufacturing. In his new role, Vierkant will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing including manufacturing…
Sustainability Bendix reduces waste, energy consumption February 13, 2018 ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix has announced it has diverted 96% of the waste created at its plants in 2017, while also reducing its energy usage by seven million kilowatt hours…
Business Management Mullen Group buys DWS Logistics February 13, 2018 OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group has announced the acquisition of DWS Logistics, expanding its third-party logistics and warehousing services. DWS is based in Mississauga, Ont., with distribution centers in the…
Transportation Mack names MacKay’s Truck Center top Canadian dealer February 12, 2018 TRURO, N.S. – Mack Trucks has named its top dealers in North America, and MacKay’s Truck Center in Truro, N.S. was named the top Canadian dealer in 2017. The winner of…
Suddath names Scott Perry president of global logistics division preview image Transportation Suddath names Scott Perry president of global logistics division February 12, 2018 Scott Perry JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Scott Perry has been named president of Suddath’s global logistics division. Perry assumes the position with over 25 years of experience in logistics, transportation, operations…
Trimble Transportation Mobility names new president preview image Transportation Trimble Transportation Mobility names new president February 12, 2018 SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Trimble Transportation Mobility announced recently that Thomas Fansler has been appointed the president of Transportation Mobility. Thomas Fansler Fansler currently serves as president of Trimble Transportation Analytics.
Kindersley Insurance acquired by Hub International preview image Business Management Kindersley Insurance acquired by Hub International February 9, 2018 KINDERSLEY, SK – Trucking insurance specialist Kindersley Insurance has been acquired by Hub International. The global insurance broker disclosed it has acquired shares of the Saskatchewan-based independent and commercial insurance…
Pair of Canadian dealerships named to Kenworth Dealer Council preview image Business Management Pair of Canadian dealerships named to Kenworth Dealer Council February 9, 2018 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth Truck Company named its 2018 Kenworth Dealer Council members today, with two from Canada receiving the honor. Representing the 400 Kenworth dealerships in Canada and the…
Transportation Parking survey deadline extended February 9, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — The deadline to complete a survey to support a study of truck parking and rest areas in southern Ontario has been extended until April 30, as analysts…
Transportation Minimizer names two North American sales managers February 9, 2018 BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minimizer announced the addition of Brian Purcell and Mitch Hollifield as the company’s new North American regional sales managers today. Purcell will oversee the North American…
Transportation Healthy Fleet Challenge participants are smashing their goals February 9, 2018 LONDON, Ont. — The first leg of 2018 Healthy Fleet Challenge is in its final weeks, and participants are smashing their goals, according to organizers. The first leg of the…
