Transportation Reel them in when they’re young December 7, 2017 I took part in a live Facebook panel to celebrate the 10th anniversary release of Wowtrucks’ annual calendar a few weeks back. Truck drag racer Gord Cooper, who drives the…
Regulations Wheels coming off the logic wagon with Clean Energy Canada December 7, 2017 I often wonder if in the days before the webernet, and even before Prime Minister Trudeau’s, “Say, hey! What you say, don’t you love my sunny ways?’ decriminalization of…
Manac opens new facility in Dorval preview image Transportation Manac opens new facility in Dorval December 7, 2017 BOUCHERVILLE, Que. – Manac announced today it has opened a new sales, parts and service center in Dorval, Que. The new location (1350 Hymus Boulevard) opened on December 4. It…
17.9 | Comparing For-Hire and Private Fleets preview image 17.9 | Comparing For-Hire and Private Fleets December 7, 2017 Lou Smrylis goes inside the numbers to compare the differences between for-hire and private fleets in 2017
Rob Reich named chairman of NACFE preview image Transportation Rob Reich named chairman of NACFE December 6, 2017 GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Rob Reich, senior vice-president of equipment, maintenance and driver development at Schneider, has been elected chairman of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE). Reich…
Transportation Contrans acquires MacKinnon Transport December 6, 2017 GUELPH, Ont. – Contrans Group has acquired the assets of MacKinnon Transport – a family-owned business that has been around for close to 90 years. The deal, which was only…
Health & Safety Calming a nagging cough December 6, 2017 With winter nearly upon us, we are entering the season of snow, ice, and coughs. Although coughing is not particularly pleasant, it is an effective, protective reflex that helps maintain…
Transportation Trucks and traffic December 5, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. –Shorter trucks, restricted delivery hours, forbidden zones, and ways to help truckers better see pedestrians and cyclists are part of a buffet of possible changes Montreal is considering…
ELD Day preview image Business Management ELD Day December 5, 2017 As the clock counts down to the Dec. 18 electronic logging device mandate in the U.S., many fleets have yet to implement a solution
Transportation Total costs decline in September December 5, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers decreased by 1.6% in September, as compared with August results according to the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The…
Minimizer launches new super singles fenders line December 5, 2017 BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minimizer Super Single Fenders have hit the heavy duty trucking aftermarket. “This is something we’ve been working on for a long time,” Minimizer CEO and chief…
Trucker Path app now comes with parking prediction feature December 5, 2017 MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Trucker Path announced today that it has added a new Parking Prediction feature for its trip planning app used by over 600,000 active truck drivers. The…
Transportation Daimler introduces 3D printed parts program December 5, 2017 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will make its first delivery of plastic parts produced using 3D printing technologies to its customers in the coming weeks as part…
Transportation Michelin recognizes those in transportation who make the holidays memorable December 5, 2017 GREENVILLE, S.C. – For the third year in a row, Michelin North America is recognizing the people in the transportation industry who work “like busy elves” behind the scenes to make…
Equipment Daimler names new Western Star Trucks boss December 5, 2017 PORTLAND, Ore. – David Carson has been named president of Western Star Trucks, and chief diversity officer for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). He is currently president of Freightliner Custom…
