Optronics announces new family of directional warning lights August 23, 2016 TULSA, Okla. – Heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting manufacturer Optronics International had unveiled its line of nine super-premium LED directional warning lights. The white and amber lamps come with lifetime warranties…
Transportation Easy as GST/HST: Except by check August 23, 2016 In theory, GST/HST should be a simple tax to file. You write down how much you paid on business expenses and the amount will be fully refunded to you. What’s…
Transportation Pondering truck replacement cycles August 23, 2016 This past month has been, shall we say, interesting. To start with, it’s the time when a lot of our customers have their annual shutdowns, so freight is a little…
Infrastructure BCTA touts planned Hwy. 13 improvements at Aldergrove/Lynden border crossing August 23, 2016 LANGLEY, B.C. – The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) is applauding the provincial government’s announcement that approximately $25.5 million will be allocated to widen Hwy. 13 to support border enhancements…
Transportation Is the driver shortage real or perceived? August 23, 2016 The driver shortage is something that has been discussed in this industry for as long as I can remember. When I joined the industry as a driver 26 years ago,…
Transportation ATA Truck Tonnage Index dropped in July August 23, 2016 ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2.1% in July, following a revised 1.6% decline during June. In July, the index equaled 134.3 (2000=100),…
Transportation Stemco expands wheel end support August 23, 2016 LONGVIEW, Texas –Stemco is strengthening the support, engineering and training capabilities of its Wheel End division through the creation of three new area manager positions. Stemco says these new area managers…
Eberspaecher introduces Hydronic S3 Economy engine pre-heater preview image Transportation Eberspaecher introduces Hydronic S3 Economy engine pre-heater August 23, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. –Eberspaecher announced today that it is expanding its product portfolio with the new Hydronic S3 Economy (5kW) engine pre-heater. The engine pre-heater features compact dimensions and flexible…
Equipment Ritchie Bros.’ Edmonton auction to feature thousands of items, three charity trips August 23, 2016 EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. will hold a fourth Edmonton, Alta. auction from Sept. 7-9, with more than 5,100 items already confirmed for sale and more expected to be added…
Transportation Fast track your career by creating your own personal coaching staff August 23, 2016 One of the business trends over the past couple of decades has been the employment of personal coaches to help key leaders and executives enhance their skill sets. These coaches…
Transportation Deadline to start working towards CITT’s CCLP designation this year is August 31 August 23, 2016 TORONTO, Ont.– CITT is reminding those interested in earning its CITT-Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP) designation that the deadline to begin CITT courses this year is August 31. CITT’s next semester…
Peterbilt announces Bendix Wingman Fusion, SOFTEK NXT for models 579 and 567 preview image Peterbilt announces Bendix Wingman Fusion, SOFTEK NXT for models 579 and 567 August 23, 2016 DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt announced this week that it is offering the Bendix Wingman Fusion for its 579 and 567 Models. The Bendix Wingman Fusion is a driver assistance safety…
Equipment Trailer orders slow in July August 23, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trailer orders slumped in July to 10,147 units, according to the latest data from ACT Research, marking the lowest total since January 2010. Orders were down 25%…
Road Choice expands its parts categories August 22, 2016 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Now offering more than 40 parts categories in its product line, Road Choice Truck Parts has grown its portfolio to include more choice when it comes to…
Equipment Peterbilt graduates more than 200 technicians August 22, 2016 DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has marked a milestone by graduating more than 200 service technicians through its Peterbilt Technician Institute. The truck maker has also added two new campuses to…
