Transportation TransForce acquires truckload operation of XPO Logistics October 27, 2016 MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce announced today that it has acquired the North American truckload operation of XPO Logistics. XPO Logistics is a top 20 carrier headquartered in Joplin, Mo. The business provides…
Kenworth Truck Centres hosts grand opening for new Cambridge facility preview image Transportation Kenworth Truck Centres hosts grand opening for new Cambridge facility October 27, 2016 CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — Kenworth Truck Centres Cambridge moved into its state-of-the-art facility last month and officially held its grand opening today. The new facility at 40,000 sq-ft is quadruple the…
SAF-Holland unveils lighter-weight CBX40 trailer suspension preview image Equipment SAF-Holland unveils lighter-weight CBX40 trailer suspension October 27, 2016 Company also builds in extra toughness, extends warranty
Transportation Doug Harvey acquires majority interest in Trout River Industries October 27, 2016 WINNIPEG, Man. — Doug Harvey, president of Maxim Truck and Trailer announced the acquisition of a majority interest in Trout River Industries today. According to the deal, Darrin Mitchell and Harvey…
SAF-Holland’s new coupling assistant aims to eliminate dropped trailers preview image Transportation SAF-Holland’s new coupling assistant aims to eliminate dropped trailers October 27, 2016 ST. LOUIS, Mo. – SAF-Holland is looking to put an end to the costly problem of dropped trailers. The company introduced today for its Holland FW35-series fifth wheels a new…
Security Cargo theft up in Q3: CargoNet October 27, 2016 JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Cargo theft is up when comparing this third-quarter to the same time last year, according to CargoNet. The cargo theft reporting company claims that in Q3,…
Transportation Total costs increase October 27, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — The total cost of ground transportation for shippers increased by 0.5% in August compared to July results according to results published recently by the Canadian General Freight…
TruckRight wins 2016 Trailblazer of the Year Award preview image Transportation TruckRight wins 2016 Trailblazer of the Year Award October 26, 2016 BELLEVILLE, Ont. — TruckRight was named the winner of the Trailerblazer of the Year award though the Quinte Business Achievement Awards last week. (L-R) Kurt Gregoire, CPA, CA, Wilkinson &…
Health & Safety Weigh scales on wheels October 26, 2016 WATERLOO, Ont. – Professional truck drivers who roll through the Waterloo stretch of the 401 should be on the lookout for a pick up truck on duty that is patrolling all commercial vehicles. Last…
Trucking conditions improving at a steady pace: FTR preview image Transportation Trucking conditions improving at a steady pace: FTR October 26, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index went up from July to August to a reading of 6.76. According to FTR, the index is showing a steady rise that is…
Yokohama announces new sizes for its 104ZR tire October 26, 2016 SANTA ANA, Calif. – Yokohama Tire Corporation has added four new sizes to its 104ZR urban/regional all-position/steer tire line-up this week. The new sizes are: 225/70R19.5, 245/70R19.5, 265/70R19.5 and…
Business Management Package and courier segment helps TransForce weather challenging environment October 25, 2016 MONTREAL, Que. – A sluggish Canadian economy, an oversupplied domestic LTL market and downward pressure on rates in the US hurt TransForce’s Q3 revenue. However, the package and courier (P&C)…
Uber’s Otto completes first-ever delivery by self-driving truck preview image Transportation Uber’s Otto completes first-ever delivery by self-driving truck October 25, 2016 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Uber’s driverless truck made its first delivery last week, traveling the 200 km from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs hauling Budweiser beer in the trailer. The…
Transportation TransForce’s Rogers to retire October 25, 2016 MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce announced today that its director, Ronald D. Rogers is retiring. Rogers has been the director of TransForce since 2006. He was also the chairman of the…
Transportation Bradley says truck driving jobs will not disappear because of autonomous technology October 25, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — The job of the over-the-road truck driver will not disappear because of autonomous trucks, Canadian Trucking Alliance president David Bradley wrote in a letter to federal Finance…
