MTA hands out 2016 awards to industry members during fall gala preview image Human Resources MTA hands out 2016 awards to industry members during fall gala November 7, 2016 WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) held its annual Fall Awards Gala Nov. 4 in Winnipeg, honoring several industry professionals for their stellar track record and accomplishments in…
Regulations MTA continues work to introduce weigh scale bypass program to province November 4, 2016 WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) is looking for some of its members to volunteer to participate in a joint industry/government working group to move toward implementing a…
Transportation Hillbilly Elegy provides life lessons for those seeking a career in transportation November 4, 2016 Last week, while on a brief vacation, I had the privilege of reading the book, Hillbilly Elegy, by J.D. Vance. The book tells the story of how the author, a…
Transicold’s DataLink 2 offers drivers temperature verification and much more preview image Transicold’s DataLink 2 offers drivers temperature verification and much more November 3, 2016 ATHENS, Ga. – Carrier Transicold has released the DataLink 2 recorder, which offers refrigerated haulers independent verification of temperatures inside trucks and trailers. The DataLink 2 used up to three…
Human Resources ACT’s initial numbers indicate drop in medium-duty orders for October November 3, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. – With October’s preliminary data showing Classes 5-8 booking 32,400 net orders, ACT Research says medium-duty orders are down 10% month-to-month, with heavy duty coming in flat. “NA…
STS 16.2 | 2017 Trucking Forecast preview image Transportation STS 16.2 | 2017 Trucking Forecast November 3, 2016 At the 2016 Surface Transportation Summit, John Larkin, the managing director and head of research at Stifel Financial Corp. gave attendees his prediction of what’s in store for transportation in North America next year.
Human Resources Truckers Christmas Group gearing up for Holiday Season November 2, 2016 Accepting nominations for families in need starting Nov. 24
Rock slide wipes out Trans-Canada preview image Infrastructure Rock slide wipes out Trans-Canada November 2, 2016 Truckers detoured more than 200km, adding to hours-of-service
Building a business on customer loyalty preview image Transportation Building a business on customer loyalty November 2, 2016 When it comes to servicing the Great Lakes, Cavalier Transportation Services says it has the area covered. The company was officially started in 1979 by George Ledson, initially as one…
Transportation Truckers without borders November 2, 2016 Mark’s phone rang, cutting out the oldies on satellite radio Mark had been listening to. He touched the small green button on his steering wheel and said, “Hello?” “Mark,…
Health & Safety LEDs light up the night November 2, 2016 OEMs and fleets alike are turning to LED lighting systems to cut costs, enhance safety and reduce maintenance demands.
Health & Safety Watch out for ‘assumed driving’ November 2, 2016 Recently, I was training for a marathon with one of my son’s friends. We were running along a trail and as we approached a roadway, a car driver figured we…
Transportation CILTNA to host conference this month November 2, 2016 OTTAWA, Ont. — The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport North America (CILTNA) is holding a conference on November 14, 2016. According to the organization, the theme of the conference…
Manitoulin Transport utilizes three new terminals in southeastern Ontario preview image Business Management Manitoulin Transport utilizes three new terminals in southeastern Ontario November 2, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Manitoulin Transport has southeastern Ontario covered, now providing direct service to all towns and cities via three terminals in Cornwall, Peterborough and Kingston. “When our customers entrust…
Peterbilt offering Wingman Advanced in medium-duty truck models preview image Peterbilt offering Wingman Advanced in medium-duty truck models November 2, 2016 DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt has added collision mitigation system Bendix Wingman Advanced to its medium-duty truck models 337 and 348. “The introduction of Bendix Wingman Advanced further establishes Peterbilt as…
