OTA briefs South Asian truckers on key industry issues preview image Business Management OTA briefs South Asian truckers on key industry issues February 23, 2017 Well-attended Town Hall meeting the first of many between the two groups
Human Resources Huayi Tire appoints western Canadian regional fleet sales manager February 23, 2017 MARKHAM, Ont. – Commercial and passenger tire manufacturer Huayi Tire Canada has named Terry Kindleman as its new western region fleet sales manager. With over 30 years of experience in…
Transportation Total costs continue to slide February 23, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers went down by 1.1% in December, according to the Canadian General Freight Index. …
Regulations CTA supports amending livestock transportation rules, but concerns remain February 23, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is applauding the Canadian Food and Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) plan to modernize the rules for transporting livestock, but concerns remain over certain…
Canadian Peterbilt dealers among North America’s best preview image Equipment Canadian Peterbilt dealers among North America’s best February 23, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – Peterbilt Manitoba was recently recognized as the Peterbilt’s First Class Service Excellence Dealer of the Year. It boasted the highest dealer group performance for First Class Service…
Mobile and IT SambaSafety buys Vigillo February 23, 2017 PORTLAND, Ore. – SambaSafety has acquired Vigillo, a provider of real-time data for analyzing commercial driver and motor carrier safety performance. Vigillo is best known for its CSA monitoring platform,…
MELT is coming preview image Transportation MELT is coming February 22, 2017 Panelists answer what the industry can expect come July 1
Business Management PMTC to address marijuana, ELDs and sleep apnea at Calgary seminar February 22, 2017 CALGARY, Alta. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) will be returning to Alberta this May to bring its regional seminar series again to Western Canada. Topic will…
Business Management ATA throws support behind NACV show February 22, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) said today it will support the new North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV). “As the nation’s foremost trucking industry association, it only…
TomTom reveals list of most traffic congested cities preview image Transportation TomTom reveals list of most traffic congested cities February 22, 2017 AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands – TomTom released the results of its 2017 Traffic Index today which details the most traffic congested cities around the world. Mexico City, Mexico was once again…
Equipment Truck writers identify top technical achievements February 22, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) says the top five finalists for its 2016 Technical Achievement Award include engines, a disc brake, a steel wheel and…
Business Management Truck-Lite names new vice-president of sales February 21, 2017 FALCONER, N.Y. – Truck-Lite has named John Cecco as its new vice-president of sales, who will oversee the company’s aftermarket sales, customer service, pricing and forecasting departments. Cecco, previously Truck-Lite’s…
Business Management Doepker adds new line to its selection of semi-trailers February 21, 2017 ANNAHEIM, Sask. – Doepker Industries has added the Edmonton Trailer Manufacturing line to its portfolio, which include sliding tilt decks, low beds, crane dollies, jeeps and boosters. Dirk Woestenenk, previous…
Transportation DRTA reveals details about upcoming annual MTO Information Night February 21, 2017 WHITBY, Ont. — The Durham Region Transportation Association (DRTA) has announced it is hosting its annual MTO Information on March 8, 2017. The session will feature Joe Lynch from the…
Equipment PIT Group adds another US mega-fleet February 21, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – PIT Group has welcomed another large US fleet to its roster. C.R. England has joined the organization, which offers unbiased research and testing of fuel-saving technologies and…
