Transportation Develop young leaders today for tomorrow August 31, 2016 Misconceptions are a dangerous thing. They’re similar to assumptions and we’ve all heard the phrase that’s used when you assume things. We lead to break down those misconceptions. We lead…
Purchasing and maintaining tanker trailers preview image Transportation Purchasing and maintaining tanker trailers August 31, 2016 There are so many different types and models of tankers used to haul a variety of products across Canada – crude oil, refined petroleum, chemicals, dry bulk, farm equipment, hot…
Transportation Why drivers need to keep an open mind August 31, 2016 For some, social media is like chocolate cake, you just can’t get enough. Algorithms tailor our social media newsfeeds to surround us with the sweet taste of our own ideas…
Transportation Keep your cargo safe this Labor Day weekend says CargoNet August 30, 2016 JERSEY CITY, N.J.— CargoNet warns fleets and drivers across North America to protect their cargo this upcoming Labor Day weekend. According to cargo theft data examined by CargoNet, Labor Day…
Peterbilt introduces Cummins ISL-G Near Zero emissions engine for select models preview image Transportation Peterbilt introduces Cummins ISL-G Near Zero emissions engine for select models August 30, 2016 DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt Motors Company announced today that the Cummins Westport ISL-G Near Zero NOx emissions natural gas engine will be available on Models 567, 520 and 320. The…
Transportation PMTC reveals details of east coast educational seminar August 30, 2016 MILTON, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) is hosting its next regional seminar with the Trucking Human Resource Sector Council Atlantic. The half-day seminar that is…
Transportation CIMC announces new marketing and distribution initiative August 30, 2016 SOUTH GATE, Calif. — CIMC introduced a new marketing and distribution initiative that will extend its lineup of container chassis to to trailer dealer across North America. “We will be…
Transportation Trucking For a Cure invites women in trucking to photo op August 30, 2016 WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Trucking For a Cure organizers are inviting women from all sectors of trucking to join them for a special photo opportunity with the Pinky Truck. The photo…
Business Management Ritchie Bros. to acquire IronPlanet, enter alliance with Caterpillar August 29, 2016 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Ritchie Bros. announced today (Aug. 29) that it will acquire IronPlanet, an online marketplace for used and heavy equipment, for approximately US$758.5 million, subject to customary closing…
Peterbilt holds second body integration course preview image Business Management Peterbilt holds second body integration course August 29, 2016 DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt Motors held its body integration course Aug. 24-25, featuring segment managers and experts speaking on topics like electrical architecture, software updates, system programming, chassis information and…
Human Resources Smego to lead Canadian and Midwest US sales efforts for Pressure Systems August 29, 2016 SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Tom Smego is the new sales director for Canada and the US Midwest for tire inflation system company Pressure Systems International, leading the sales efforts for…
Ice Road Truckers star dies in plane crash preview image Transportation Ice Road Truckers star dies in plane crash August 29, 2016 MISSOULA, Mont. – Darrell Ward, star of the hit show Ice Road Truckers, died today (Aug. 29) after his plane crashed southeast of Missoula, Mont. Ward was returning to Montana…
CITT’s Toronto Area Council’s annual golf tournament deemed a success preview image Transportation CITT’s Toronto Area Council’s annual golf tournament deemed a success August 29, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — On July 21, the Toronto Area Council of the CITT held its sixth annual golf tournament at Braeben Golf Course in Mississauga. The golf tournament raises funds for…
Luber-finer rolls out new online training program preview image Transportation Luber-finer rolls out new online training program August 29, 2016 PERRYSBURG, Ohio– Luber-finer today announced its new Luber-finer University – an interactive online training program for distributors and point-of-sale associates who work in the heavy duty equipment industry. The training tool educates…
Transportation Nebulous is the perfect word to describe the future price of crude August 29, 2016 The word nebulous comes in handy when someone has no answer to a question, or needs to defend their answer with the most mysterious answer of all, “Well that’s…
