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MTA claims big advocacy win with removal of US data from provincial carriers

WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) is touting the removal of US inspection, violation and accident data from provincial carrier profiles in the Commercial Vehicle Safety and Permits…

Mascot opens new repair facility in Indiana

PLAINFIELD, Ind.– Mascot Truck Parts announced today the opening of its newest driveshaft repair facility in Plainfield, Ind. Mascot established its US headquarters and remanufacturing center of excellence in Plainfield, Ind.

Conference aims to demo and garner feedback on future of transport technology

BOUCHERVILLE, Que. – Isaac Instruments held its second annual user conference Nov. 17, bringing together a number of transport companies based in Quebec and all of Canada to review the…

Lakeside deal demonstrates healthy appetite for Canadian logistics companies: Nix

OAKVILLE, Ont. – The recent sale of fourth-party logistics provider Lakeside Logistics to US heavyweight Transplace, shows there’s a healthy appetite for Canadian transportation and logistics companies. That’s the opinion…

PeopleNet/TMW Systems’ in.sight User Conference

Trucking HR Canada reveals latest guest speaker at Women with Drive event

OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada reveals today that Mandy Rennehan, one of the Women’s Executive Network’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women two years in a row, will be…

Fastfrate announces new LTL service between Canada and the US

TORONTO, Ont. — Consolidated Fastfrate announced today that it is expanding to offer cross border LTL service. “We are a private company, responsive to the requirements of our customers,” said Ron…

Zonar shakes up executive team

SEATTLE,  Wash. – Zonar announced today that Ian McKerlich is its new president and CEO.  McKerlich, who had been serving as president at…

Trailcon promotes Foss to executive sales position

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Trailcon Leasing has named John Foss its new executive manager of national accounts. John Foss “John has shown great advancement, and this promotion reflects our appreciation…

Fourth fleet joins Wabash Cold Chain Series launch program

LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Wabash National Corp. said a fourth fleet has agreed to join its launch program for its Cold Chain Series refrigerated van trailers. Leonard’s Express will help bring…

Use media buzz to promote your brand

Many trucking companies work hard to stay out of the media by doing everything they possibly can to avoid collisions, and generally keep a low profile when it comes to…

Ice road truckers needn’t fret

How the use of airships would help the trucking industry

Truckers without borders: Part 2

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…

Fuel efficiency could improve by 8% through aerodynamic improvements: ACT Research

  COLUMBUS, Ind.– According to ACT Research’s N.A. On-highway CV Engine Outlook potential aerodynamic improvements could increase fuel efficiencies by up to 8%. The N.A. On-highway CV Engine Outlook presents historical…

Great Dane adds new options on Freedom XP flatbed trailer

SAVANNAH, Ga.  – Great Dane introduced today that it has added new options to its Freedom XP all-aluminum flatbed trailers.  Now, it will feature the …