Newsletter

PeopleNet names new leader of trucking segment

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – PeopleNet has appointed Bryan Coyne to lead the company’s growth and delivery of mobility solutions to the trucking market in North America. Serving as the senior vice-president/general…

Improving trucking conditions enabling organic growth: Titanium

BOLTON, Ont. – As Titanium Transportation Group continues to evaluate acquisition opportunities, it is taking advantage of what it sees as a changing business environment that’s conducive to organic growth.

Titanium posts Q2 profit on rising revenue

BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Transportation Group posted record results in the second quarter, growing revenue 9% and recording a net profit of $300,000. Revenue came in at $32.8 million, while…

Bendix introduces new spin-on air dryer cartridge

ELYRIA, Ohio –  Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has created the Bendix GC Spin-On Air Dryer Cartridge, a spin-on style air dryer cartridge using recycled desiccant for the aftermarket. The GC,…

ATRI to develop young driver screening tool

ARLINGTON, Va. —  The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released the phase one findings of research investigating the potential for developing a Younger Driver Assessment Tool. The tool would identify younger…

Eco Flaps gets EPA approval

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has pre-approved Eco Flaps’ trailer splash guards to be used by vehicle manufacturers to meet GHG2 regulations through model year 2020…

Cummins Connected Diagnostics now available to Zonar customers

COLUMBUS, Ind. —  Zonar and Cummins revealed today Cummins Connected Diagnostics is now available to customers using Zonar’s smart fleet management solution. By obtaining data through Zonar’s V3TM telematics control…

PIT Group participating in truck platooning research

MONTREAL, Que. – PIT Group announced recently that it is participating in Transport Canada’s Cooperative Truck Platooning Systems (CTPS) testing program. The test began July 24 and ends August 18…

Trail King Industries reveals new trailer

MITCHELL, S.D.  —  Trail King Industries announced it is rolling out a new trailer. The new is Commercial MG-HG detachable gooseneck trailer features interchangeable gooseneck styles and is engineered to offer…

Wabash to buy Supreme Industries

LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Wabash National has agreed to buy truck body builder Supreme Industries. The deal is worth US$21 per share, equal to US$364 million. Supreme is the second largest…

CarriersEdge adds distracted driving course to its roster

MARKHAM, Ont.  — CarriersEdge has added a new distracted driving course. The new CarriersEdge course helps drivers understand the dangers distractions pose, and gives them practical strategies for minimizing whatever…

TMW Systems hires Jay Delaney

CLEVELAND, Ohio — TMW Systems has appointed Jay Delaney as its new senior director of product management. Delaney, who has close to 30 years of experience in the transportation industry,…

Still the best job in the world

I spent over a month digesting a New York Times article on trucking lifestyles: “Truckers Feel like Throwaway People” The sub-heading was: “Truck driving, once a road to the middle…

OTA voices opinion on legalization of marijuana

TORONTO, Ont. —  The Province of Ontario has begun consultation sessions on the legalization of marijuana and has asked stakeholders to provide it with input on how the introduction of…

Navistar to stop medium-duty engine production

LISLE, Ill.– Navistar announced this week that it will stop all engine production at its plant in Melrose Park, Ill., by the second quarter of 2018. The company will continue…