Every Industry Is a Tech Industry preview image Mobile and IT Every Industry Is a Tech Industry February 9, 2017 At the second annual Future of Trucking event, Justin Bailie, co-founder of Rose Rocket explains why he believes every industry – including trucking – is a tech industry.
Transportation Fergus Truck Show ceases operations February 9, 2017 FERGUS, Ont. – Organizers of the Fergus Truck Show this week announced the event will cease operations immediately. No further Fergus Truck Show events are planned. Show organizers posted on…
Equipment Western Star turns 50 February 9, 2017 QUEBEC CITY, Que. – Western Star dealers recently gathered in Quebec City for their annual dealer meeting and to mark the truck maker’s 50th anniversary. The company says it will…
Business Management Mullen Group revenue, profits decline in Q4 February 9, 2017 CEO Murray Mullen maintains increasingly optimistic outlook
Transportation FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index declines in December February 8, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for December declined from November to a reading of 2.9. The index for December reflects the soft conditions that have plagued the industry…
Transportation Phillips Industries names new vice-president of sales February 8, 2017 SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Phillips Industries has promoted Rob Myers to vice-president of sales. Myers joined Phillips Industries in September 2015 as director of sales. The promotion to vice-president…
Mitsubishi adds optional collision avoidance system to FE and FG series trucks preview image Mitsubishi adds optional collision avoidance system to FE and FG series trucks February 8, 2017 LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Mitsubishi announced today that its 2017 Fuso FE and FG series trucks will come with an optional collision avoidance system from Mobileye. Recently, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck…
Transportation Atlas Canada helps fight hunger, reduce food waste February 8, 2017 OAKVILLE, Ont. — Atlas Canada announced recently that is has partnered with Move for Hunger, a national non-profit organization that mobilizes the relocation industry to fight hunger and reduce food…
Transportation Healthy Fleet participants lose almost 400 pounds with challenge February 8, 2017 LONDON, Ont. – The Healthy Fleet 10 Pound Challenge is past the halfway mark, and organizers say it is bringing in massive weight loss numbers each week. The leaderboard currently…
Business Management Isaac Instruments lands major deal with Groupe Robert February 8, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. – Isaac Instruments has announced Groupe Robert is equipping its entire 1,300 truck fleet with the company’s telematics system. “We opted for the Isaac InControl solution because it…
New Mack engine oil extends drain intervals February 7, 2017 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks announced extended engine oil drain intervals for customers using its newly formulated genuine Mack Engine Oil EOS-4.5 today. Depending on the application, oil drain intervals…
Mississauga rolls out new traffic management system preview image Transportation Mississauga rolls out new traffic management system February 7, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Unfortunately for residents and motorists who live and work here, the Greater Toronto Area has become notorious for traffic congestion during almost any time of day. To…
Kenworth T680 to be auctioned off to fight human trafficking preview image Health & Safety Kenworth T680 to be auctioned off to fight human trafficking February 7, 2017 TOLLESON, Ariz. – An “Everyday Heroes”-themed Kenworth T680 is going on tour and will be auctioned off to support Truckers Against Trafficking. The specially designed truck will make its public…
TomTom’s newest GPS geared for truckers preview image Transportation TomTom’s newest GPS geared for truckers February 7, 2017 Dutch navigation provider TomTom has jumped into the North American truck GPS business with its Trucker 600. TomTom is a giant in Europe but this is its first attempt to…
Transportation Truckers without borders: Part four February 7, 2017 THE STORY SO FAR Bud asks Mark to start taking loads for a new company. At first Mark isn’t interested, but Bud convinces him it would be good for Bud’s…
