Spireon to release its first solar-powered telematics solution September 29, 2016 IRVINE, Calif. – Spireon has announced its first solar-powered telematics solution for trailers and other assets, providing customers with a new, energy efficient way to gain location information and data.
Transportation Five ways to make maintenance your competitive advantage September 29, 2016 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – No matter which way you slice it, a good maintenance program is crucial to the success of your transportation business. That’s according to the truck repair experts…
Transportation OTA reveals speakers at its upcoming executive conference September 29, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is hosting its executive conference once again at the Ritz-Carlton in downtown Toronto this year and has revealed its lineup of speakers…
Business Management Canadian rates rose slightly in July: CGFI September 29, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian ground transportation rates increased by just 0.15% in July, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index. The base rate was almost flat, up just 0.06%…
Transportation Breakdowns put a dent in retirement plans September 29, 2016 I have finally experienced something I thought would never happen. I got a phone call from my repair shop giving me an update on my truck and they told me…
Drivers to blame for decreasing rates preview image Transportation Drivers to blame for decreasing rates September 29, 2016 For years, I’ve argued for much higher pay for drivers and owner-operators. It seems a stupid argument for a small business owner to make, but at least you know my…
Transportation Sometimes, timing is everything September 29, 2016 There are nearly 200 days until the deadline to file your personal income tax return. It feels like it’s a long way off – heck, it’s not even Christmas yet.
Transportation In support of e-logs September 29, 2016 The move to electronic logging devices (ELDs) is a point of contention for some, but on the flip side, there has been a push towards this mandate to help level…
Transportation CTA’s Bradley gives American conference a snapshot of trucking in Canada September 28, 2016 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Though they may be neighbors, Canada the US aren’t exactly in line when it comes to trucking matters. David Bradley, president and CEO of the Canadian Trucking…
Human Resources FastFrate names Adams vice-president of logistics and commercial development September 28, 2016 WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Consolidated FastFrate has named Michael Adams as its new vice-president of logistics and commercial development. Working out of the FastFrate head office in Woodbridge, Ont., Adams brings…
Two-truck platoons can reduce fuel consumption by 4%: NACFE preview image Business Management Two-truck platoons can reduce fuel consumption by 4%: NACFE September 28, 2016 NEW YORK, N.Y. – Two-truck platoons have the potential to reduce fuel consumption by about 4%, averaged across both vehicles. That’s the finding from the latest North American Council for…
Equipment Navistar SuperTruck doubles freight efficiency September 28, 2016 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar announced today its SuperTruck demonstration vehicle, dubbed CatalIST, improved freight efficiency by 104%. That’s more than double what the US Department of Energy (DOE), which funded…
Transportation PeopleNet, TMW reveal winners of innovation awards September 28, 2016 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — At its joint user conference in Nashville, Tenn. this week, PeopleNet and TMW Systems announced the winners of its 2016 Innovator of the Year awards. The awards…
Transportation How to use data to your advantage September 27, 2016 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It seems that in trucking, though there are countless fleets big and small across North America, the same ones receive awards and recognition within the industry. So…
Truck show shines preview image Human Resources Truck show shines September 27, 2016 Lesco event continues to grow and give to a worthy cause
