Transportation PMTC to host seminar in Nova Scotia September 8, 2017 MILTON, Ont. –– The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) announced today that it will be hosting its next regional seminar as part of its series of cross country…
Equipment Volvo’s North American truck market outlook improves September 7, 2017 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo has increased its outlook for the North American Class 8 truck market, now projecting demand for 225,000 trucks this year, with stronger orders coming in the…
Transportation CTA welcomes news of Canada granting permit for Ambassador Bridge expansion September 7, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) were happy to hear that Canada gave the green light to the Detroit International Bridge Company to expand the Ambassador Bridge yesterday.
Transportation Details of Ontario’s Green Commercial Vehicle Program revealed September 7, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has revealed details of the Green Commercial Vehicle Program (GCVP) today. The GCVP was announced under the Ontario Climate Change Action plan…
The Goldilocks of trucking preview image Transportation The Goldilocks of trucking September 7, 2017 CORNWALL, Ont. — According to its general manager, Villeneuve Tank Lines found much of its success by what is known as the Goldilocks principle. A lot of it has to do…
Transportation Dalton has a breakdown – Part 3 September 7, 2017 The story so far… Mark is transporting a load of high-end farm tractors to P.E.I. and has a major breakdown at the junction of Hwys. 400 and 401. He gets…
Infrastructure Canada grants final permits for Ambassador Bridge expansion September 7, 2017 WINDSOR, Ont. — Canada has issued its final permit for the Ambassador Bridge expansion. According the to the Detroit International Bridge company, the permit allows it to proceed with the…
East Coast International opens new Nova Scotia location preview image Transportation East Coast International opens new Nova Scotia location September 7, 2017 MILLBROOK, N.S. – East Coast International has officially opened its Millbrook, Nova Scotia location. The new building is 17,000 sq-ft and during its grand opening on Sept. 7, customer will…
Transportation Vipar Heavy Duty, Meritor announce long-term agreement September 7, 2017 CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – VIPAR Heavy Duty and Meritor announced recently that they have entered a long-term agreement, where Vipar will offer a portfolio of Meritor products through its network and…
Transportation ATA supports rejection of ELD implementation delay September 7, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) applauded the House of Representatives on Sept. 6 for rejecting an 11th hour effort to delay implementation of the electronic logging device (ELD)…
Transportation Class 8 orders climb in August: FTR September 6, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR reported today that preliminary Class 8 net orders for August hit 20,700 units. That number represents a 14% increase month-over -month and is 50% better than…
Transportation Six ways to show your drivers you really care September 6, 2017 MARKHAM, Ont. — National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is Sept. 10-16, and fleets are planning to celebrate their drivers with cookouts and giveaways. But CarriersEdge is challenging the industry to…
Transportation Celebrate National Trucking Week in style, says CTA September 6, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is encouraging businesses in the transportation industry to celebrate National Trucking Week. National Trucking Week, which continues to run all this…
The evolution of the powertrain preview image Transportation The evolution of the powertrain September 6, 2017 Powertrains have come a long way over the past few decades, with ever-improving technology fueling the internal combustion engine as well as driving several more carbon-friendly alternatives into the marketplace.
Human Resources Overturning turnover: Better recruiting = better retention September 6, 2017 I don’t get it. Does the industry breathe a collective sigh of relief and think the driver turnover problem is under control when the American Trucking Associations (ATA) reports that…
