Human Resources Bison achieves top honor as one of Canada’s most admired corporate cultures December 5, 2016 WINNIPEG, Man. – For the second time, Waterstone Human Capitol has named Bison Transport as one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, making it the only trucking company and…
Class 8 orders increase in November preview image Transportation Class 8 orders increase in November December 5, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR said the preliminary Class 8 net orders for November hit 19,300 units, which is up 41% from October. The respectable November order activity met expectations as…
Nikola Motor pulls wraps off zero-emissions truck preview image Equipment Nikola Motor pulls wraps off zero-emissions truck December 4, 2016 Trevor Milton, through Nikola, wants to change the face of trucking and put drivers back in the driving seat where they can control their fate, not just the truck
Transportation Wabash Canada wins Ambassador Award December 2, 2016 LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Wabash National Corporation has awarded eight van dealers with 2016 Ambassador Awards for achieving top-ranked dealer status in 2015 and Wabash Canada was one of them. Wabash…
Nikola introduces its electric truck, the Nikola One preview image Equipment Nikola introduces its electric truck, the Nikola One December 2, 2016 SALK LAKE CITY, Utah – Nikola Motor Company unveiled its new electric semi-truck, the Nikola One, Dec. 1 in Salt Lake City. With a fully electric drivetrain powered by high-density…
Transportation FMCSA creates national drug and alcohol testing clearinghouse for CDL holders December 2, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a final rule that establishes a national drug and alcohol clearinghouse for commercial truck…
Health & Safety US fleet sees safety improvements using in-cab video December 2, 2016 CARNESVILLE, Ga. – Davis Transfer president and CEO Todd David was going to have lunch to discuss implementing a video safety program into his fleet when he got the call…
Equipment Bridgestone to design SuperTruck tires with 30% less rolling resistance December 2, 2016 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone has announced its involvement in the SuperTruck II program, funded by the US Department of Energy. The company will produce steer, drive and trailer tires as…
Business Management Canadian freight costs decreased marginally in September: CGFI December 2, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian shippers paid 0.4% less for ground transportation costs in September, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The base rate, excluding accessorial charges, was…
Optronics unveils new LED lights preview image Optronics unveils new LED lights December 1, 2016 TULSA, Okla. — Optronics revealed several new 4-inch round and 6 inch oval LED stop, tail and turn lights today. According to the company, the lamps employ a newly engineered…
Transportation Provinces harmonize rules for LCVs December 1, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have harmonized their requirements for long combination vehicles (LCVs). Harmonizing these rules will now allow carriers to transport…
Health & Safety AMTA encourages Class 3 drivers traveling to US to have valid medical certificate December 1, 2016 EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is advising drivers of Class 1-3 vehicles to be vigilant when it comes to maintaining a valid medical examiner’s certificate. The…
Business Management Keeping up with the pace of change December 1, 2016 As trucks become more complex, finding and developing technicians to work on them becomes more challenging
Equipment Petro-Canada unveils “tougher” new engine oils December 1, 2016 Oil supplier touts opportunity to save fuel, extend drain intervals
Health & Safety B.C. lays out new guidelines for pilot car operators November 30, 2016 VICTORIA, B.C. – British Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure launched new guidelines for pilot car operators, which clarifies the requirements for travel set out in provincial permits for oversize…
