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Wabash National receives award for supporting diversity

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Wabash National received a 2016 Golden Handshake Award from the Supplier Diversity Development Coalition of Greater Lafayette. The award was for ‘exhibiting diversity and excellence.’ The company works…

Train Trailer acquires Load King Trailer Rentals

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Train Trailer Rentals Limited announced today that it has finalized the purchase of Load King Trailer Rentals. Owned by industry pioneer Joe Daviau, Load King was founded…

PMTC’s Young Leaders Group challenges members to donate to charity

MILTON, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s Young Leaders Group said today that is it donating $700 to the Salvation Army of Milton Food Bank and it is…

East Manufacturing names new platform product manager

RANDOLPH, Ohio –East Manufacturing has named Bill Wallace its new platform  product manager, in addition to his current position as Northeast regional sales manager. In his new role, Wallace will oversee…

Breadner Trailers adds new sales rep

BRESLAU, Ont. – Breadner Trailers announced today that it has added a new sales representative to its team. Francis Nault has been named the new regional director of sales for…

Navistar rolls out new heavy-duty truck collision replacement parts program

LISLE, Ill. – Navistar introduced a new line of Fleetrite collision replacement products for a wide variety of heavy-duty truck applications today. “For over 40 years, our Fleetrite brand has…

Get ready for carbon-based fuel price spike, warns OTA

TORONTO, Ont. — The new year will bring in a new carbon pricing policy in Ontario which will cause diesel prices to increase five cents a litre over the current average…

US truck tonnage slips in October

ARLINGTON, Va. – US truck tonnage decreased 0.3% in October, but American Trucking Associations’ chief economist Bob Costello says the trough is likely near. Tonnage was down 0.9% year-over-year in…

Technology should empower, not control

Sitting in the driver’s seat relaxing after a walk, I was reviewing information gathered by my Fitbit. Noticing the satellite console to my right, I was struck by the thought…

Trucking HR Canada reveals name of opening speaker for Women with Drive Summit

Stephania Varalli OTTAWA, Ont. —  Trucking HR Canada revealed today that Stephania Varalli, the co-owner and co-CEO of the Women of Influence organization, will open the…

Why I’m no fan of associations

Most trucking associations are comprised mainly of large fleets. I want to spell out, for all associations, why guys like me feel detached and are unlikely to ever join. Stop…

Keep the common cold outside

As the leaves and temperatures drop, we know that winter is approaching. To maintain your health over the next few months, use these common sense tips to avoid (and fight)…

US trucking conditions moving in carriers’ favor

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the US are improving, which should boost pricing and margins for carriers through the end of next year. That’s according to the latest FTR…

Canada Cartage bolsters IT infrastructure through Bell partnership

TORONTO, Ont. – Canada Cartage announced it has strengthened its communications and IT infrastructure through a new partnership with Bell. The company is making a shift towards cloud-based services and…

Western Star unveils new graphics package for 5700XE

PORTLAND, Ore. –  Western Star has announced recently that there is a new graphics package option for personalizing the 5700XE. The Western Star factory-installed Phantom 2 Graphics package features new,…