Heil Trailer unveils new 1611 food grade dry bulk trailer September 19, 2017 ATHENS, Tenn. – Heil Trailer recently unveiled its 1611 Super Jet Dry Bulk trailer. For model year 2019, the company announced substantial upgrades and engineering innovations to the model, making…
Pinky Truck photo op set for this weekend preview image Transportation Pinky Truck photo op set for this weekend September 19, 2017 WOODSTOCK, Ont. — The second annual photo with the Pinky Truck for women in the trucking industry is taking place this weekend. Women in trucking — in the office, under…
Transportation OTA applauds call for stricter penalties for impaired driving September 18, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) applauded today’s announcement by Minister of Transportation, Steven Del Duca, proposing stricter new penalties for impaired driving – including drug and alcohol…
Truck convoy rolls for Special Olympics preview image Human Resources Truck convoy rolls for Special Olympics September 18, 2017 CALGARY, Alta. – Big rigs of all shapes and sizes convoyed down Calgary streets Sept. 16 raising over $20,000 for Special Olympics Alberta athletes. Seventy-eight trucks took part in the…
Transportation Truckload turnover increases in second quarter: ATA September 18, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – The turnover rate at truckload carriers increased in the second quarter of the year, a sign that the market for drivers is quickly tightening, according to American…
Second annual GTA Convoy for Special Olympics grows to 35 trucks preview image Transportation Second annual GTA Convoy for Special Olympics grows to 35 trucks September 18, 2017 BRAMPTON, Ont. – The second annual GTA Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Ontario went off just as organizers had hoped – with a larger commitment from truck drivers in the…
Transportation What marijuana legalization could mean for your insurance coverage September 15, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The legalization of marijuana will have significant impacts on the insurance and transportation industry as insurance companies will have to extend coverage offerings and anticipate the risks…
Rosenau places large investment into CentrePort Canada preview image Business Management Rosenau places large investment into CentrePort Canada September 15, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – Just a year after opening its first location at CentrePort Canada in Winnipeg, Man., Rosenau Transport has invested in a significant expansion plan, moving to a much…
Transportation Ontario Labour Ministry’s upcoming blitz to focus on flatbed safety September 15, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — This year the Ontario Labour Ministry’s fall blitz will focus on supply chain flatbed safety, thanks to the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Ontario Trucking Association (OTA).
Fuso celebrates launch of its zero-emissions light-duty truck in New York preview image Equipment Fuso celebrates launch of its zero-emissions light-duty truck in New York September 14, 2017 NEW YORK, N.Y. – Daimler Trucks’ Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. celebrated the launch of the Fuso eCanter in New York City today, the world’s first series-produced all-electric light-duty…
Transportation More than 20 trucking firms make 2017 Profit 500 list September 14, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — A total of 21 transportation and logistics firms were listed by Canadian Business and Profit’s annual Profit 500 list which ranks Canada’s fastest growing companies. The list ranks Canadian businesses by…
Azuga unveils new ELD solution September 14, 2017 SAN JOSE, Calif. – Azuga had introduced its new electronic logging device (ELD) solution, Azuga eLogs. With less than 100 days left before the mandate goes into effect, the…
Transportation Trucking volumes improve for eighth month in a row: ACT Research September 14, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – According to the latest data released by ACT Research, August’s freight volume reading advanced to 67.0. August’s freight reading represents an almost 10 point jump above July and…
Transportation Winners crowned in Navistar Technician Rodeo September 14, 2017 LISLE, Ill. –Winners were crowned recently at this year’s Navistar Technician Rodeo, which features the company’s best commercial truck and bus technicians going head-to-head. Nathan Reed of RWC International…
Mack Pinnacle, Granite models get an update preview image Equipment Mack Pinnacle, Granite models get an update September 14, 2017 ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Mack Granite and Pinnacle models will benefit from design enhancements making their debut in the all-new Mack Anthem highway tractor. The new look Mack Pinnacle.
