Health & Safety It’s in the wrist June 7, 2017 Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common conditions that affect the wrists and hands of professional truck drivers. I think it is safe to say most of us…
Transportation Atlantic Truck Show hits Moncton this weekend June 7, 2017 MONCTON, N.B. – The Atlantic Truck Show is set for this weekend at the Moncton Coliseum. The event takes places June 9-10 and is presented by the Atlantic Provinces Trucking…
TMW unveils new Reveal Series June 7, 2017 CLEVELAND, Ohio — TMW Systems’ Reveal Series cloud-based business intelligence and data analytics platform is now available as an add-on for users of the Appian FinalMile solutions. The optional Reveal…
Equipment Navistar posts Q2 loss, projects improving conditions June 7, 2017 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar this morning reported a second quarter net loss of U.S. $80 million on revenues of $2.1 billion. The company said it expects truck sales to improve…
Equipment Bendix recognizes eight Canadian distributors June 6, 2017 ELYRIA, Ohio – Eight Canadian distributors were among the 50 that Bendix deemed worthy of platinum status. The recognition, Bendix says, goes to the company’s top distributors, which share the…
Teddy Bear Convoy raises big bucks for children’s hospital preview image Transportation Teddy Bear Convoy raises big bucks for children’s hospital June 6, 2017 ST. JOHN’S, Nfld. – This year’s annual Teddy Bear Convoy went off without a hitch – and nearly doubled its funds raised from last year’s event. This teddy bear…
Business Management Atlas Canada buys Connect Logistics June 6, 2017 OAKVILLE, Ont. – Atlas Canada has made its first acquisition, bringing Connect Logistics into the fold. The company says the acquisition will allow it to more than double its logistics…
International Truck now offering new axle option June 6, 2017 LISLE, Ill. – International Truck announced today the availability of the heavy duty Fabco FSD-20K axle option on the International WorkStar models. Going forward, the International WorkStar 7400 and…
Business Management Titanium looks to roll out share purchase plan June 6, 2017 BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Transportation Group wants its employees and owner-operators to also be owners. The company announced this morning it is implementing a share purchase plan for the company’s…
Regulations Paperwork must be in order for carriers to avoid liability issues June 6, 2017 KELOWNA, B.C. – Carriers take huge risks transporting valuable goods from a shipper to a receiver, and according to Michael Silva, a lawyer with Whitelaw Twining Law, bills of lading…
Volvo launches Genuine Painted Parts Program preview image Business Management Volvo launches Genuine Painted Parts Program June 5, 2017 DUBLIN, Va. – Volvo Trucks North America wants your truck on the road and to look like it’s straight off the assembly line, even after replacing a body part. Volvo’s…
Transportation ‘It ain’t nuclear surgery’ June 5, 2017 How many times have you been stuck trying to make a specific task or project perfect and got completely frustrated to the point of quitting, when in fact you…
Transportation Glasvan, Trailcon reveal winners of 2017 scholarship awards June 5, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The winners of the Glasvan Great Dane and Trailcon Leasing scholarship awards have been announced. The Glasvan Great Dane Truck Trailer Service Technician scholarship was awarded to…
MTA moves into newly-renovated facility preview image Transportation MTA moves into newly-renovated facility June 5, 2017 MTA's newly-refurbished facility twice the size, much more functional
Transportation If family-first is acceptable, why not country-first? June 5, 2017 I wonder how many people are going to get upset by what they’re about to read. Keep in mind that editors write editorials and columns to stir people’s emotions and…
