Health & Safety Partnership to offer programs to improve workplace safety October 20, 2016 HAMILTON, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) signed a memorandum of understanding to increase awareness for improved workplace safety in…
Mobile and IT Ryder’s new service delivers fuel to the customer October 20, 2016 MIAMI, Fla. – Ryder System customers can now receive fuel delivery while off duty and domicile at 435 locations throughout Canada and the US. The new mobile fuel solution uses…
Transportation Two-truck platoons can save fleets big bucks on fuel October 20, 2016 MONCTON, N.B. – Truck platooning has the potential to save carriers a significant amount of fuel and money, according to Jack Roberts of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency…
Debunking the myths of video technology preview image Debunking the myths of video technology October 20, 2016 Hernan Medina of Lytx dispels myths surrounding video recording technology at this year's Fleet Safety Council's annual educational conference.
Health & Safety Why your fleet should update its drug and alcohol policy October 20, 2016 MONCTON, N.B. – Thanks to the Liberal government, the legalization of marijuana is coming whether Canadians like it or not. Speaking to attendees of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association’s transportation…
Business Management Great Dane commits to North American Commercial Vehicle Show October 19, 2016 ATLANTA, Ga. – Great Dane has announced it will be exhibiting at the 2017 North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show in 2017. It will not be present at the Mid-America…
Ride Control offers new FleetLine product line October 19, 2016 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Ride Control, under the brand name Gabriel, introduced 15 new items to its FleetLine ride control product line for a wide range of heavy-duty makes and…
Equipment PIT Group to verify electronic logging devices are up to snuff October 19, 2016 ATLANTA, Ga. – PIT Group has announced it will be verifying the compliance of electronic logging devices (ELDs) with the impending mandate in the US. ELD suppliers are allowed to…
Equipment New Navistar program to assist with core management October 19, 2016 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar has announced the launch of a new Core Advantage Program designed to help fleets manage their core and remanufacturing activities. The company is providing new tools…
Eco Flaps gains SmartWay verification October 19, 2016 BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Eco Flaps has announced it has been verified by the EPA SmartWay program to provide fuel savings of 1%. It becomes the first splash guard to become…
Business Management Panel to discuss mentoring during Trucking HR Canada’s Driver Connect and Share event October 18, 2016 OTTAWA, Ont. – A panel discussion on mentorship will be a focus of Trucking HR Canada’s inaugural Driver Connect and Share event. Being held Nov. 12 at the Sandman Signature…
Business Management US truck tonnage drops in September October 18, 2016 ARLINGTON, Va. – US truck tonnage dropped 5.8% in September, according to the American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. The sharp drop came on the heels of a 5%…
Infrastructure Surrey truck parking plan reaches a roadblock October 18, 2016 SURREY, B.C. – Plans for a new 77-acre truck park along the Little Campbell River in South Surrey could be in jeopardy. Peace Arch News reported that proponents behind the…
Wabash National creates role for aluminum tanker specialist preview image Human Resources Wabash National creates role for aluminum tanker specialist October 18, 2016 LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Wabash National has named Gordon Groshong senior product manager, aluminum, for its tank trailer business. It’s a newly created position within the company that produces Walker, Brenner,…
Oliver Rubber tire plant turns 50 preview image Equipment Oliver Rubber tire plant turns 50 October 18, 2016 ASHEBORO, N.C. – Oliver Rubber is celebrating 50 years of production at its Asheboro, N.C. tire plant. The company marked the occasion by inviting employees and their families, community leaders…
