Ryder names first-ever Canadian winner at its ‘Top Tech’ competition preview image Transportation Ryder names first-ever Canadian winner at its ‘Top Tech’ competition August 2, 2016 MIAMI, Fla. – For the first time ever, a Canadian was named the winner of Ryder System’s Top Technician competition. (L-R) Bill Dawson, v.p. of Maintenance & Engineering; Robert Sanchez, Chairman…
Mack Trucks’ ‘Jack’ leads ceremonial laps at NASCAR’s Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway preview image Transportation Mack Trucks’ ‘Jack’ leads ceremonial laps at NASCAR’s Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway August 2, 2016 LONG POND, Penn. – “Jack,” a custom-built, all-wheel drive, mega crew cab Mack pickup truck, led the ceremonial laps at the Pennsylvania 400 last weekend. The truck was named in…
Health & Safety Dehydration: Test the water August 1, 2016 Traveling down the road in the hot summer, you may notice dry, brown patches of grass in the median – spots that haven’t had enough rain. Just like the earth,…
Transportation Dangers of lead poisoning August 1, 2016 Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal that can be found in many common household items such as batteries and paint. Lead poisoning or toxicity is a serious medical condition…
Transportation Mandatory entry-level training is here August 1, 2016 On June 28, Ontario transport minister, Steven Del Duca, announced that all new drivers wishing to take the province’s tractor-trailer (Class A) road test will first be required to successfully…
Detroit DD5 to be offered in Freightliner M2 106 preview image Equipment Detroit DD5 to be offered in Freightliner M2 106 July 28, 2016 New engine offers longer service intervals, improved fuel economy, Daimler claims
Transportation PMTC conference sets record numbers July 28, 2016 The 2016 annual conference of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) took place in June, and once again proved itself to be the single best educational and networking…
Transportation Technology can’t give a pat on the back July 28, 2016 Technology is a wonderful thing. We can’t get by without it in today’s world. But those of us who find ourselves “managed” by that technology would like to try. The…
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van to be ‘Made in the USA’ preview image Business Management Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van to be ‘Made in the USA’ July 28, 2016 CHARLESTON, S.C. – Mercedes-Benz Vans USA broke the ground of its new Sprinter plant in North Charleston, S.C. July 27, marking the beginning of the company’s efforts to construct its…
Business Management In conversation with Daimler leader Wolfgang Bernhard July 28, 2016 STUTTGART, Germany — North America has proved a disappointing truck market so far this year with the most recent Class 8 intake standing at a multi-year low. Wolfgang Bernhard, member…
Transportation CargoNet reveals cargo theft trends for Q2 2016 July 28, 2016 JERSEY CITY, N.J. — In 2016’s second quarter CargoNet’s Command Center logged 297 reports of cargo theft, identity theft, vehicle theft, and other criminal intelligence matters relating to the United…
Transportation New clean diesel technology results in fewer emissions July 28, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The introduction of more advanced diesel truck engines, innovative emissions control systems, and cleaner diesel fuel over the past decade have resulted in major improvements in…
Transportation Planning to exit the stage July 28, 2016 The other day I had the pleasure of speaking to a client who has been with us since 1995. At one time I was his account manager and dealt with…
Fleet Advantage reveals Q2, 2016 Truck Lifecycle Data Index preview image Transportation Fleet Advantage reveals Q2, 2016 Truck Lifecycle Data Index July 28, 2016 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fleet Advantage released its second quarter, 2016 Truck Lifecycle Data Index (TLDI) today, that compares all-in operating costs of early model Class 8 trucks to…
Transportation International Truck introduces Accelerator Write-Up mobile application July 28, 2016 LISLE, Ill. — Navistar announced today that it will provide its new Accelerator Write-Up – a mobile application that will expedite customers’ service visits by streamlining the write-up and diagnostic…
