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Manitoba looking at standardized commercial driver training
WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba government announced today that it is consulting on the implementation of a standardized system of training and certification for commercial drivers. “Our first priority is public safety on roadways and that is why we are…
Truckers create a ‘wall’ thwarting man’s suicide attempt
DETROIT, Mich. – A group of truckers numbering a baker’s dozen created a wall under a Michigan bridge to save a man from attempting to take his own life. All lanes of Hwy 696 were closed during the early morning…
DTNA shakes up senior leadership team
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today announced three high-level appointments in its manufacturing and remanufacturing operations. Brian Lewallen has accepted the position of president of Detroit Reman. He will be responsible for developing and executing innovative solutions…
OTA reveals details of its Council Summit event
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association has revealed details for its third annual Council Summit, scheduled for June 22. Among the concurrent sessions will be OTA’s Compliance and Freight Policy Council event, featuring a host of topics and discussions…
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Plan now for the rest of the year
A fresh step forward
By the time you read this, Canada will have its first Image Team, a group of talented professional women poised to promote the mission of Women in Trucking (WIT): to encourage the employment of women in the industry, to promote…
If you’re profiting off pollution, I question the motives behind a carbon tax plan
Carbon taxes really are just a money grab our federal and provincial governments have skillfully disguised as a noble effort to reduce our carbon footprint. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about being cleaner, reducing pollution, and making every reasonable…
Mullen discusses “messy” results
OKOTOKS, Alta. – “Disappointing” and “messy” were a couple of the words Mullen Group CEO Murray Mullen used to describe the company’s first quarter, but he remains optimistic about the remainder of the year. On a conference call with analysts…
Driving to Flavortown
With the right tools and ingredients, you can turn your rig into a chef's kitchen
Shippers dealing with “pro-carrier environment”: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions remained tight for U.S. shippers in February, with the FTR Shippers Conditions Index reflecting an unfavorable environment. Regulatory pressures coupled with slowly increasing capacity in a hot freight market, put upward pressure on rates, FTR reports.…
Driver iQ survey shows carriers are raising driver pay
TULSA, Okla. – Driver iQ announced today that carriers taking part in its Q1 2018 Recruitment & Retention Survey are raising driver pay to help improve recruiting and retention efforts. “Not only do recruiters believe that pay must be increased,…
Mullen reports record trucking/logistics revenue
OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group reported record first quarter revenue for its trucking/logistics segment, but continues to face headwinds in its oilfield services division. The company generated consolidated revenue of $292.1 million, up 2.5%, thanks to record revenue in trucking/logistics,…
Number of women in trucking rising
PLOVER, Wisc. – The number of women employed in the trucking industry is rising. That’s according to the recently updated Women in Trucking Association’s (WIT) index. Recently, WIT partnered with the National Transportation Institute (NTI) to monitor the percentage of…
TFI boosts profit, creates last mile segment
MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International reported stronger earnings during the first quarter, thanks to improved truckload operations. Total revenue of $1.2 billion was flat compared to Q1 2017, but the company said this was due to currency exchange rates and…
March trailer orders up 39% y-o-y
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Net trailer orders rose 39% year-over-year in March, and trailer builders are now committed through October. ACT Research reported the trailer industry closed March with just over 30,000 orders – up from the preliminary estimate of 29,500.…
Tallman opens used truck center
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Tallman Group has announced the opening of a used truck center in Mississauga. Located at 1715 Britannia Road East, it will offer all makes of used medium-, heavy-, and severe-duty trucks. They’ll also be offered with used…
Maxxima unveils LED strip lights
Maxxima has unveiled two sizes of flexible hybrid auxiliary stop-turn-tail/backup LED strip lights for trucks, trailers, buses, and other vehicles. Now available in 48- and 60-inch lengths, the combo STT/BU strip lights can be applied to the rear of any vehicle to…
Alternator optimized for fire trucks
Leece-Neville’s IdlePro Extreme 12-volt, 420-amp heavy-duty alternator has been optimized for fire trucks, which have to power complex electrical systems at engine idle. The new alternator, also a replacement for certain school buses and coaches, includes technologies to improve battery…
Mack LR gets upgrades
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack has unveiled a series of new features for its LR refuse trucks. The model is getting a sliding glass window on the passenger side of the vehicle, an exterior stainless steel sun visor, and a…
Mack pre-wiring for Lytx
Mack refuse vehicles will soon be pre-wired for video telematics equipment from Lytx. The option of pre-wiring the Mack LR and TerraPro models for the Lytx DriveCam safety program and Lytx Video Services enhancement will first be offered this fall.…

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