Equipment Accuride to acquire European steel wheel maker June 19, 2017 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Accuride has announced an agreement to acquire steel wheel supplier Mefro Wheels. Mefro is headquartered in Solingen, Germany, and supplies the European and Asian markets through manufacturing…
Spot market pricing hints of improving conditions for truckers: FTR preview image Business Management Spot market pricing hints of improving conditions for truckers: FTR June 19, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. improved in April, returning to a mid-positive range, according to the latest Trucking Conditions Index from FTR. The index read 7.03, up…
Top fleet graphics win PMTC awards preview image Equipment Top fleet graphics win PMTC awards June 19, 2017 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – In what has become known as the most colorful awards ceremony in the industry, the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) once again recognized some…
Equipment Penske Truck Leasing opens Windsor location June 19, 2017 WINDSOR, Ont. – Penske Truck Leasing has opened a new location in Windsor, offering full-service truck leasing and commercial truck rental, as well as contract truck fleet maintenance services. The…
Equipment More U.S. fleets looking to add equipment: ACT Research June 19, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Fleets in the U.S. are indicating strong intentions to purchase new equipment, according to the latest ACT For-Hire Trucking Index. It showed that May’s purchase intentions remain…
Human Resources Bison raises over $162,000 for CancerCare Manitoba June 16, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport raised more than $162,000 through corporate fundraising, a charity barbecue, and personal initiatives in support of the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. The company took part in…
Managing the ups and down and sticking to a winning formula preview image Transportation Managing the ups and down and sticking to a winning formula June 16, 2017 SURREY, B.C. — You would have a strong argument if you said continuous growth and profitability are the primary goals of any company in the business world, and by those…
Transportation You hiring? June 16, 2017 Industry's employment outlook for Western Canada strong with downturn in rearview mirror
Equipment Waterloo researchers look to reduce idling food delivery trucks June 16, 2017 WATERLOO, Ont. – Researchers at the University of Waterloo say they’ve developed a way for refrigerated delivery trucks to reduce emissions while idling and to save fuel costs. In a…
Business Management In conversation with Michelin COO Ralph Dimenna June 16, 2017 On market conditions, the success of the Uniroyal brand, and how fleet demands are evolving with technology
Business Management Veteran and future leaders recognized at PMTC conference June 16, 2017 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Richard Lalonde continued serving the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) for two years after his retirement from Praxair Canada, earning him the prestigious PMTC…
Health & Safety PMTC recognizes safest fleets, drivers June 16, 2017 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Private Motor Trucks Council of Canada (PMTC) took time at its annual conference this week to celebrate some of the safest private fleets and their…
Business Management Be prepared for a social media crisis June 15, 2017 Your company’s reputation is quite literally priceless, which is why it is essential you be prepared to recover from a social media crisis. Since the trucking industry shares its workplace…
Transportation Wading through the speculation June 15, 2017 One of the many good things about spring is the dramatic falloff in those calls from Karachi-based call centers offering professional duct cleaning services by a crew that happens to…
Transportation Change for the better June 15, 2017 The term “change management” sounds menacing, but in fact, we manage change every day. Maybe your regular route to work is blocked by construction. It’s a pain, but you find…
