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Navistar returns to profitability, anticipates strong 2018

LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International returned to profitability in the fourth quarter of 2017, reporting Q4 net income of US$135 million on revenues of $2.6 billion. It wrapped up the…

Blackberry Radar now available to Pana-Pacific customers

WATERLOO, Ont. – Blackberry Ltd. has partnered with Pana-Pacific to offer its asset tracking solution to more than 2,800 commercial dealers across North America. During the announcement, Philip Poulidis, senior…

Canada to require ELDs by 2020

BRAMPTON, Ont. – On the day the U.S. electronic logging device (ELD) mandate went into effect, Canadian Transport Minister Marc Garneau gathered with trucking industry leaders bearing a gift, in…

Trailer orders surged in November: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trailer orders surged in November, according to preliminary data from FTR, which reported orders of 42,600 units. That’s up 34% from October levels and 19% year-over-year. FTR…

David Bradley to join Titanium board

BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Transportation Group has announced David Bradley is joining its board, as an independent director. Bradley is retiring as the longtime head of the Canadian Trucking Alliance…

Ontario to subsidize electric trucks, other green vehicles

TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has released details on the Green Commercial Vehicle Program, including heavy subsidies for electric trucks. The program will provide: 50% of…

Truckers have “upper hand” in rate negotiations: ACT

COLUBMUS, Ind. – ACT Research has indicated its For-Hire Trucking Index rose faster than capacity for the 11th straight month, and the expectation is that contract rates for truckers will…

APTA celebrates truck enthusiast at awards dinner

Stephane Landry, left, with Donnie Fillmore of Atlantic Pacific Transport. MONCTON, N.B. —  The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) recognized a long time truck-driver admirer at its annual awards dinner.

Freightliner honors top sales reps

PORTLAND, Ore. – Freightliner Trucks recently recognized its top dealers sales representatives, including 19 from Canada. The program recognizes and rewards excellent sales results, with the top 44 sales pros…

TransCore reports another chart-topping month for load volumes

TORONTO, Ont.  – November load volumes are up 57% from last year, tying it with last month’s record-breaking year-over-year volume increase, TransCore Link Logistics reported. November also marks the sixth consecutive…

STS 17.3 | The Keys to Profitability

Expert talks about how fleets can be profitable in 2018 and beyond.

Chinese electric truck manufacturer may set up shop in Ontario

TORONTO, Ont. – A Chinese manufacturer of electric vehicles is considering setting up a plant in Ontario, where it may produce electric-powered refuse and delivery trucks, among other electric vehicles.

Mullen to buy new equipment, increase dividend

OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group has approved a capital budget of $40 million for 2018, most of which will be used to replace trucks, trailers and specialized equipment within its…

Peterbilt standardizes discs on 579 rear axles

DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt has announced it’s now making air disc brakes standard on the drive axles of its Model 579. In 2012, the company made disc brakes standard on…

Words from the wise

With age comes wisdom. At least that’s what I’d like to think. When I was younger, I’d leave things to the last minute knowing I had the energy to cram…