Regulations Proposed legislation could delay U.S. e-log mandate July 19, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Opponents to impending legislation that will require the use of electronic logging devices (ELDs) to monitor driver hours-of-service in the U.S. are lauding a legislative push to…
What to expect at the first NACV show preview image Business Management What to expect at the first NACV show July 19, 2017 New show will focus on technology, and facilitating business between fleet decision-makers and suppliers
Business Management Canadian shippers recognize top carriers July 19, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – Thirty road transport carriers have been recognized by Canadian shippers as winners of the 2017 Shipper’s Choice awards. The awards are coordinated by Canadian Shipper magazine, and…
Business Management U.S. trucking conditions remain favorable: FTR July 19, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. were unchanged in May, with a positive reading of 7.01 for truckers, according to the FTR Trucking Conditions Index. The index tracks…
Health & Safety Industry steps up for B.C. wildfire victims July 18, 2017 KELOWNA, B.C. – With more than 45,000 people displaced due to B.C. wildfires, the Trucks for Change Network is doing what it can to get supplies to those in need.
New Calgary interchange to aid traffic flow in southeast preview image Infrastructure New Calgary interchange to aid traffic flow in southeast July 18, 2017 CALGARY, Alta. – The City of Calgary marked the opening of the Glenmore Trail-Ogden Road interchange July 18 with a truck from Orlicks Inc. breaking the ceremonial ribbon. Gene Orlick,…
Drivewyze named Frost & Sullivan’s Company of the Year preview image Transportation Drivewyze named Frost & Sullivan’s Company of the Year July 18, 2017 SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Frost & Sullivan announced today that Drivewyze Inc. is the 2017 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Company of the Year. “Drivewyze aptly addressed…
Business Management U.S. truck tonnage slips in June July 18, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – For-hire truck tonnage in the U.S. slid 4.3% in June, according to the latest data from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). The loss comes on the heels…
Transportation Transport Guilbault acquires Ideal Logistics Solutions July 18, 2017 QUEBEC CITY, Que. – Transport Guilbault announced today that it has acquired Ideal Logistics Solutions. With the purchase, Transport Guilbault is adding close to half a million square feet in…
Transportation Keep an eye out for cataracts July 18, 2017 Good eyesight is vital for a truck driver. Yet, the hours spent peering through your windshield day after day in both sunny and snowy conditions does affect the health of…
Smoke signals preview image Transportation Smoke signals July 18, 2017 With legalization of marijuana looming, we look into the U.S. experience
Transportation Roundabout solution July 18, 2017 A quick response in Nova Scotia will keep the oversize loads rolling
Transportation The spec’ing process has evolved, and you must too July 18, 2017 If you’re still spec’ing trucks the way you used to do it 10 years ago, chances are, you’re doing it all wrong. Powertrains have advanced substantially, especially over the last…
Accuride launches ProFinish steel wheel refinishing July 18, 2017 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Accuride today announced the introduction of its ProFinish steel wheel refinishing service for the North American commercial vehicle aftermarket. Now in full operation, ProFinish will refinish all…
Transportation TransCore helps raise more than $300k for charities July 18, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — TransCore Link Logistics hosted its 19th annual conference and charity golf tournament last week and to date has raised more than $300,000 for SickKids and other children’s…
