Volvo demonstrates new active driver assist preview image Health & Safety Volvo demonstrates new active driver assist November 13, 2016 Company takes collision mitigation a step further with fully integrated system
Doing it on her own preview image Transportation Doing it on her own November 11, 2016 KELOWNA, B.C. – Finished with school after Grade 8 with nothing more than a passion for truck driving in her soul, Kelly Ficociello’s journey to MAK Transportation Services was far…
Transportation Got trucks? You’re a trucker November 11, 2016 Have you seen the hilarious TV commercial where the mermaid is trying to convince her other mythical friends that they can actually take a picture of a check with their…
Transportation Less black and white when it comes to autonomous vehicles November 11, 2016 Recently having attended the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Management Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas, the issue of autonomous vehicles has become an intriguing topic of late, at least for…
TRP rolls out new lubricant program November 11, 2016 RENTON, Wash.— TRP has expanded its product offering to include a new full line of lubricants for all makes of trucks and buses to extend the longevity of these vehicle.
Stemco adds ZeroTouch Technology to TrailerTail product line November 11, 2016 LONGVIEW, Texas — Stemco revealed todat that its adding ZeroTouch technology for its TrailerTail product line. ZeroTouch technology connects to the trailer’s built-in ABS ECU to automatically deploy the TrailerTail rear…
Health & Safety FMCSA issues cargo tank safety advisory November 11, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an advisory that DOT407 and DOT412 cargo tanks manufactured by Keith Huber Inc. are not compliant. The…
Mack brings telematics to LR model refuse truck preview image Equipment Mack brings telematics to LR model refuse truck November 11, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – Mack Truck has brought its GuardDog Connect telematics platform to its LR model refuse truck. The system is now available across the entire line of Mack Trucks.
Mack, Volvo Uptime Centers seeing impressive benefits preview image Equipment Mack, Volvo Uptime Centers seeing impressive benefits November 11, 2016 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Mack and Volvo have received an award for their Certified Uptime Center training programs. The companies received a Brandon Hall Group gold award for Best Learning Program…
OTA celebrates 90 years, surprises Bradley with Service to Industry Award preview image Transportation OTA celebrates 90 years, surprises Bradley with Service to Industry Award November 11, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association’s 90th annual executive conference was one for the books. The double sapphire anniversary was a special one for the association, and it marked…
Canadian freight volumes down month-over-month, up year-over-year preview image Business Management Canadian freight volumes down month-over-month, up year-over-year November 10, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – Cross-border volumes between Canada and the US dropped 8% in October compared to the month prior, but up the same percent year-over-year, according to TransCore Link Logistics.
Human Resources Omnitracs makes the case for hiring military veterans November 10, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Military veterans make good truck drivers. That’s the finding of independent research conducted by Omnitracs. The data suggested: veterans had 42% fewer accidents than non-veterans; veterans achieved…
Business Management Rate increases next year could exceed expectations: FTR November 10, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The latest forecast from FTR suggests it’ll be more of the same next year for the US economy, growth at a rate of about 2%. However, Bill…
Transportation Ondejko named chairman of the OTA November 9, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. –Steve Ondejko, president of Onfreight Logistics was named the chairman of the Ontario Trucking Association for the 2016-18 term today at the OTA’s annual general meeting. Onfreight Logistics along…
Transportation OTA reveals 2016-18 Board of Directors November 9, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – The 2016-18 Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Board of Directors was approved today at the association’s annual general meeting. “We are blessed as an association to have this level…
