Health & Safety Volvo envisions a future without traffic accidents October 25, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. – Volvo Trucks shared its vision for a world without traffic accidents, during a seminar at the American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition. Safety has been…
Equipment Natural gas truck sales flat October 25, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – U.S. and Canadian natural gas Class 8 truck retail sales were flat year-to-date through August, according to ACT Research. “Despite the uncertainty of environmental change on the…
Business Management Canadian ground transportation costs slid in August: CGFI October 25, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – Ground transportation costs for Canadian shippers decreased 0.3% in August compared to July, according to the Canadian General Freight Index from Nulogx. The base rate fell 0.1%,…
Business Management Turning your talent pool into an ocean October 25, 2017 Speaker says hiring a diverse workforce will help trucking companies and the industry thrive
Transportation How to prepare for trial after an accident October 25, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Preparation and oversharing is key when preparing for a legal trial after one of your trucks has been in an accident, said John Weston, a partner at…
Business Management Opinions mixed October 24, 2017 Panel voices concern, optimism for impact technology and Millennials will have on industry
Sustainability It will be tough, but not impossible, for Canada to reach GHG emissions reduction target, says expert October 24, 2017 WINDSOR, Ont. – Canada has its work cut out for it to hit its GHG emissions reduction goals, according to Michael Burt of the Conference Board of Canada. Burt, the…
Business Management TransCore reports strong volumes in first three quarters of 2017 October 23, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics says total loads are up 43.2% year-over-year in the first nine months of 2017, with load volumes the highest ever recorded during the period…
Equipment New Cascadia gets upgrades, Detroit launches telematics app October 23, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. – Freightliner continues to expand the options available on its new Cascadia, with several enhancements announced at the American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition. New upgrades…
Equipment DTNA optimistic about year ahead, continuing to push technology October 23, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. – Roger Nielsen, president and chief executive officer of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), is anticipating a strong year for truck sales in 2018. “We see a strong…
Transportation Driver shortage named top concern for trucking industry October 23, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today unveiled its top industry issues report, which includes the list of the top ten critical issues facing the North American trucking…
Transportation U.S. trailer backlog continues to decline in September October 23, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – U.S. trailer backlog continued to decline in September, sliding 1% month-over-month, ACT Research announced today. September’s dry van and reefer orders provided support for the overall industry,…
Equipment International predicting stronger truck demand October 22, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. – Navistar International sees stronger truck demand carrying into 2018, and expects to increase its share as demand increases. Michael Cancelliere, president of truck and parts for Navistar…
Equipment International opens Uptime Command Center, launches online marketplace October 22, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. – International Truck has announced the launch of its new Uptime Command Center, with the aim of getting trucks back on the road within 48 hours of a…
Technology Government collaboration required on automated trucks October 22, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. – State and federal governments must work together to ensure consistency in developing a regulatory framework for automated vehicles. That was the message from Kirk Steudle, director of…