Equipment Trailer orders exceeding expectations: ACT Research July 18, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – June net trailer orders totaled 20,375 units, up more than 50% year-over-year and 14% better than May, according to preliminary figures from ACT Research. “Net orders have…
Southern Alberta expo aims to shed light on industry preview image Transportation Southern Alberta expo aims to shed light on industry July 17, 2017 LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – The third annual Southern Alberta Truck Expo and Job Fair went off without a hitch July 15, with Lethbridge mayor Chris Spearman opening the event highlighting how…
Business Management U.S. trucking volumes improving: ACT Research July 17, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trucking volumes in the U.S. hit their highest levels since March 2014, according to the latest ACT For-Hire Trucking Index. June marked the sixth consecutive month of…
Transportation Sponsorship opportunities available for upcoming CITT golf tournament July 17, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The CITT Toronto Area Council is hosting its 7th annual golf tournament on July 27 at Nobelton Lakes Golf Course and time is running out to sponsor…
Equipment Lytx opens new Canadian office, R&D lab July 17, 2017 MARKHAM, Ont. – DriveCam maker Lytx has announced its move into a new facility in Markham, Ont. The company is moving its local hardware and software development teams into a…
Transportation MTO outlines northern Ontario rest areas in need of improvement July 17, 2017 SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM) recently released a draft strategy to help guide transportation policies…
Health & Safety Special Olympics convoys set to roll July 14, 2017 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council (PMTC) this year donated $1,000 to Canadian convoys to support Special Olympics. The money was presented on behalf of speakers at…
Business Management Phillips Industries raises money for SickKids July 14, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – Phillips Industries has made an annual donation to SickKids Foundation, in conjunction with Heavy Duty Aftermarket Canada (HDAC). The company says it raised $18,427 in support of…
Temper Axle announces second generation of bearing adjustment tools July 14, 2017 Fonda, N.Y. — Temper Axle Products Corporation announced recently that it is rolling out the second generation of its innovative bearing adjustment tools. “The enhancements we are making with the ‘900…
Health & Safety CVSA brake safety blitz sees 21% out-of-service rate July 13, 2017 OTTAWA, Ont. – During an unannounced brake safety day enforcement initiative, 79% of commercial vehicles did not have any critical item violations, while 21% were placed out-of-service for any kind…
Mack Trucks teases new highway truck preview image Transportation Mack Trucks teases new highway truck July 13, 2017 GREENSBORO, NC – In preparation for the highly anticipated debut of its next-generation highway model, Mack Trucks recently launched a campaign featuring sneak-peek photos, behind-the-scenes video, and other exclusive material.
Windshieldink rolls out new services in mobile app preview image Windshieldink rolls out new services in mobile app July 13, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — Windshieldink announced this month the launch of three new business services, Fleeter, Alerter, and Connects all of which work in unison with the existing Windshieldink mobile app…
Spot market freight volumes, rates on the move: DAT preview image Business Management Spot market freight volumes, rates on the move: DAT July 13, 2017 PORTLAND, Ore. – Spot truckload freight activity in June reached record levels, with rates climbing to their highest points in nearly two years, according to the DAT Freight Index. June…
Transportation Navistar’s OnCommand Connection Telematics now available July 13, 2017 WALCOTT, Iowa — Navistar announced that its integrated OnCommand Connection Telematics solution, launched in March, is now available for purchase. It offers truck and bus drivers and fleets an easy-to-use,…
Business Management Jardine Transport expands with R.E.M. acquisition July 13, 2017 SAINT STEPHEN, N.B. – Jardine Transport has announced its acquisition of R.E.M. Transport, an international long-haul trucking company based in Saint Stephen, N.B. The company operates more than 50 power…
