Testing your faith in technology preview image Equipment Testing your faith in technology August 17, 2016 Riding in a Kenworth truck equipped with Bendix Wingman Fusion a jolting experience
Omnitracs launches Critical Event Video August 17, 2016 DALLAS, Texas — Omnitracs announced today the launched of its Critical Event Video – a fully integrated in-cab video solution. According to Omnitracs the CEV is a tool that can…
Transportation Trailer orders dropped significantly in July: FTR August 17, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR reported today that final July trailer orders came in below expectations at 9,500 units — down 20% from June and down 55% year over year. Dry van…
Business Management Titanium grows trucking margins but logistics segment weighs on earnings August 17, 2016 WOODBRIDGE, Ont. — Titanium Transportation Group saw mixed results in the second quarter, with logistics revenue declining while truck transportation earnings increased. Total revenue for the second quarter was $30…
Transportation Registration open for Toronto Trucking Association’s 2017 convention August 17, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — Registration is now open for the Toronto Trucking Association’s 2017 Annual Convention. The 2017 Annual Convention is set to take place in Aruba from February 11-18, 2017.
TIP Trailer Services acquires Train Trailer preview image Transportation TIP Trailer Services acquires Train Trailer August 16, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — TIP Trailer Services announced today that it has finalized the purchase of Train Trailer, a Canadian-based trailer rental and leasing and storage company. Train Trailer was founded…
Kenworth/Paccar welcomes Dozier back to US soil preview image Business Management Kenworth/Paccar welcomes Dozier back to US soil August 16, 2016 Three years with Paccar Australia was a learning experience
EPA, DOT issue final Phase 2 GHG standards preview image Sustainability EPA, DOT issue final Phase 2 GHG standards August 16, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) together with the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) revealed the final Phase 2 greenhouse gas rules for…
Class 8 supply rose faster than demand in July: ACT Research preview image Transportation Class 8 supply rose faster than demand in July: ACT Research August 16, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. – The supply for Class 8 trucks rose faster than demand for the fifth time this year, according to the For-Hire Trucking Index published by ACT Research.
Transportation Commercial trailer orders fall in July: ACT Research August 15, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research’s preliminary estimate for US net trailer orders is 9,950 units for July — down substantially from June. ACT says this information and data has been…
Drivers come first preview image Transportation Drivers come first August 15, 2016 RDK Transportation employs the adage that drivers are top priority
Transportation CITT reveals winners of academic awards August 15, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – CITT has recently announced the winners of its annual academic awards. In total, CITT honoured six individuals who received top marks in its specialized logistics courses towards…
Transportation What’s happening in the world of crude oil during these lazy, hazy days of summer? August 15, 2016 I understand that we are in the hazy mid-August days of summer, but from the questions I’ve been fielding recently (that is not a “dog day” baseball inference, and I…
Despite adjustments, Kenworth remains optimistic for 2016 and beyond preview image Business Management Despite adjustments, Kenworth remains optimistic for 2016 and beyond August 12, 2016 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth Truck Company and Paccar held an editor’s event at its office in Kirkland, Wash. Aug. 12, where it highlighted several company initiatives, including the launch of…
Transportation TransCore’s Canadian freight volumes decreased in July August 11, 2016 TORONTO, Ont.– TransCore Link Logistics volumes for Canadian and cross-border loads finished strong in the second quarter of 2016, and then went through a routine mid-year low. Compared to last month, volumes…
