Health & Safety FMCSA warns of driver distraction during solar eclipse August 18, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The solar eclipse coming Aug. 21 will potentially produce one of the greatest distractions for drivers in years, the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is…
Transportation Trimble creates new divisions in transportation segment August 18, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Trimble announced that it has created two new divisions as part of its transportation segment —Trimble Transportation Mobility and Trimble Transportation Enterprise. The announcement was earlier…
TMW rolls out portfolio of new mobile apps August 18, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — TMW Systems rolled out a portfolio of 11 user-friendly mobile apps this week. TMW says the new apps empower professionals at every level of a transportation business…
TMW unveils new trip planning tool August 18, 2017 NASHVILLE , Tenn. — TMW Systems revealed a new trip planning tool called TruETA earlier this week at its user conference. The new tool calculates estimated time of arrival…
TMW introduces new predictive maintenance application August 18, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — At its annual user conference, TMW Systems introduced a new maintenance application called TMT Predict.Fault Code, that enables fleet professionals to anticipate and address potential vehicle breakdowns…
Blue Tree Systems announces its intregration with TMWSuite August 18, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Blue Tree Systems has announced the availability of new integration features with TMW Systems’ TMWSuite product, which it says will improve operational efficiency and the driver experience…
TMW rolls out scorecards, performance metrics August 18, 2017 NASHVILLE – Fleets using TMW Systems’ TMW.Suite transportation management solution will now have access to driver scorecards and other data-driven tools to increase driver performance and satisfaction through a new business…
Kenworth Ontario upgrades Ottawa location preview image Equipment Kenworth Ontario upgrades Ottawa location August 18, 2017 OTTAWA, Ont. – Kenworth Ontario’s Ottawa dealership has a new, more modern home. The facility is now 43,000 sq.-ft. and sits on 10 acres, with convenient access to Hwy. 417.
Equipment International guarantees reliability of new A26 engine August 18, 2017 LISLE, Ill. – International Truck is assuring customers its new A26 engine will be reliable, by offering gift cards in the event of breakdowns that can’t be quickly remedied. The…
Equipment Run on Less drivers selected August 16, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Seven professional drivers have been selected to participate in the first Run on Less fuel economy challenge, organized by Carbon War Room and the North American Council…
Business Management PMTC Young Leaders to host seminar Sept. 14 August 16, 2017 GUELPH, Ont. – The Young Leaders Group of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PTMC) will be hosting a seminar Sept. 14, examining networking, influencing others, and the story…
Aperia reaches milestone with Halo Tire Inflator August 16, 2017 BURLINGAME, Calif. – Aperia Technologies has announced its Halo Tire Inflator has reached a billion miles on the road. It’s a tire inflation system that mounts to the wheel and…
Equipment Canadians named to Peterbilt Parts Council August 16, 2017 RENTON, Wash. – Howie Poirier of Cervus Equipment in Stoney Creek, Ont., and Brent Lawrence of Stahl Peterbilt in Edmonton, Alta., have been named to the 2017 Peterbilt Parts Council.
Equipment Trailer orders remained strong in July: ACT August 16, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trailer orders totaled 14,450 units in July, up 43% year-over-year, but 20% off June’s strong pace, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. “We saw continued strong…
Human Resources Yako stepping down as BCTA president and CEO August 15, 2017 LANGLEY, B.C. – British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) president and CEO Louise Yako has announced she will be leaving the association at the end of the year. “I am so…
