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Mack launches new parts and service purchasing platform

GREENSBORO, N.C.– Mack launched its FleetPreferred parts and service purchasing platform recently. The platform was previously known as  MVPreferred or Preferred. Mack says the refreshed brand reflects the company’s forward-thinking…

Registration is open for OTA’s car and bike rally

TORONTO, Ont. — Registration for the Ontario Trucking Association’s 4th annual car and bike rally is now open. The fourth annual OTA Big Wheels Bike & Car Rally is set…

National Truck League names new v.p. of national growth and development

LONDON Ont. — Tamara Souter was named vice-president of national growth and development for National Truck League (NTL) this week. Souter joins NTL with more than 12 years of experience in…

CTA touts finding that ELD mandate would bring 2:1 ratio of benefit over cost

TORONTO, Ont. – Transport Canada released its cost-benefit analysis (CBA) for the proposed electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, with benefits expected to exceed costs by a ratio of 2:1. The…

Finding and hiring the right people

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – You may think it’s a simple process, but it isn’t. While it certainly depends on what particular position is being applied for, the days of walking into…

Top 3 health concerns

Darcy Hansen of Healthy Worker lists the trucking industry's top health concerns

PeopleNet and TMW to host inaugural conference in Nashville

CLEVELAND, Ohio – PeopleNet and TMW Systems announced recently that they will welcome thousands of transportation industry professionals at the inaugural in.sight User Conference and Expo September 25-28 in Nashville,…

Ryder surpasses 100 million miles with natural gas

MIAMI, Fla. — Ryder System says it has become the first commercial fleet provider to surpass 100 million miles with natural gas-fueled vehicles. “This latest milestone reinforces Ryder’s ongoing commitment…

Mack dealers offering new fuel economy comparison tool

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks has developed a new fuel economy tool that allows dealers to demonstrate to customers the potential fuel savings from certain spec’s. The tool allows Mack…

Trucking HR Canada to celebrate Top Fleet Employers with Gala Awards Dinner

OTTAWA, Ont. — Thanks to its ever-expanding Top Fleet Employers program, Trucking HR Canada is hosting a Gala Awards Dinner on October 12 at Toronto’s Palais Royale to celebrate the…

US truckers doing ‘okay’: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — US trucking conditions remained lackluster in June, according to FTR’s latest Trucking Conditions Index. “While not overly positive, the June TCI reading of 2.9 indicates that trucking…

Attention fossil fuel fighters — they are not a luxury in the winter months, they’re a life and death necessity

I’ve got this thing about time lately. Yes, the accidental pun master strikes again! “They,” whoever they are, say that, “Timing is everything.” For politicians, this is…

New tarp system reduces wind drag, helps reduce emissions

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – LCS Load Covering Solutions has introduced its new Windmaster Smartlook sliding tarp system, aimed at reducing wind drag while providing less emissions and promoting safer driving. LCS…

Carrier Transicold to release telematics system

ATHENS, Ga. – Carrier Transicold is now offering a customized telematics solution for its transport refrigeration units (TRUs) allowing fleets to manage their assets through remote refrigeration unit monitoring, control…

US trucking moved more than 10 billion tons of freight last year

ARLINGTON, Va. — The US trucking industry hauled a record US$726.4 billion in freight last year, according to the latest edition of American Truck Trends, compiled by the American Trucking…