Business Management Tips for a new transportation sales rep and sales manager January 24, 2018 Five years ago, I posted a blog that was derived from a LinkedIn sales management group. A range of people responded to the question, “What advice would you give a…
Bergstrom names global v.p. of sales preview image Transportation Bergstrom names global v.p. of sales January 24, 2018 ROCKFORD, Ill. — Bergstrom has named Graham Cook its global vice-president of sales. Graham Cook The new position is a response to the growing global footprint of Bergstrom customers. In…
Transportation Women in Trucking seeking applicants for Canadian Image Team January 24, 2018 PLOVER, Wisc. — Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is seeking trucking industry professionals for its Canadian Image Team. The group’s mission is to encourage the employment of women in the trucking…
Business Management Movin’ on? Do it right January 23, 2018 One advantage of being an owner-operator is that when you see a better job you can pretty easily take your truck and move on. But it’s more complicated if you…
Girder migration preview image Transportation Girder migration January 23, 2018 MONTREAL, Que. — Dozens are packed in laydown areas, a couple wait on a barge and a few sit high in the air atop pearly white Y-shaped pier caps. These and…
Pay day preview image Business Management Pay day January 23, 2018 Carriers increasing driver pay to take advantage of strong market
ATA truck tonnage index dips in December preview image Transportation ATA truck tonnage index dips in December January 23, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) for-hire truck tonnage index fell for the first time since September, down 5.7% in December. In December, the index equaled…
Transportation Make hay while the sun shines on trucking January 23, 2018 All signs are pointing towards a strong 2018
Volvo Trucks to begin selling electric trucks in 2019 preview image Transportation Volvo Trucks to begin selling electric trucks in 2019 January 23, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. –Starting next year, you’ll be able to get your hands on a Volvo electric truck. Volvo Trucks announced today that it will start selling electric trucks in Europe in…
Transportation That’s cap and trade, folks! January 23, 2018 So, I got bored with my latest collector’s edition of the Farmers’ Almanac and switched my intellectual channel to, “Home Remedies that Prevent Death and Other Things.” Don’t smirk, this…
Transportation CP, Consolidated Fastfrate extend partnership January 23, 2018 WOODBRIDGE, Ont. — Canadian Pacific (CP) and Consolidated Fastfrate (CFF) have agreed on a three-year contract effective January 1, 2018. CFF is the largest privately-owned repositioner of marine containers in…
Software New Speedee software helps dispatchers January 22, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Speedee Transport has released a new software it says will maximize scheduling efficiency and minimize shipment. SpeedeeGo Trucking Dispatch comes with EDI integration capabilities, live GPS tracking,…
Lego reveals new Mack Anthem Technic set preview image Transportation Lego reveals new Mack Anthem Technic set January 22, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Mack Anthem has been broken down into 2,595 pieces. Of Lego, that is. Truck lovers and Lego lovers alike can now build the new highway hero…
Wabco to launch budget parts line January 22, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Wabco is planning to showcase its broadest range of advanced aftermarket solutions yet for distributors, workshops and fleet operators at the 2018 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week…
