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1905 Modifying Influence

April 21, 2015PodcastBrand, Decision making, FaceBook, Influencer marketing, Instagram, marketing, Promotional merchandise, Roy Masters, Social media, Technology, twitterTomWiles

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Paragon route software now on Geotab Marketplace
Paragon Software System’s route optimization software is now available through the Geotab Marketplace.
Volvo Group invests in U.S. venture capital fund
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Volvo Group Venture Capital has invested in Autotech Ventures, a U.S. venture capital fund focusing on startups in the $3-trillion ground transportation sector. Autotech Ventures currently manages investment worth more than $200 million, Volvo said. The Autotech…
OTA says it’s working with MTO to tackle truck safety
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association says the Ministry of Transportation has a holistic plan to tackle truck safety that will effectively address the concerns outlined last week by the auditor general. In a scathing report released Wednesday, Auditor…
Hino Central Fraser Valley is Dealer of the Year
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Hino Motors Canada (HMC) has named Hino Central Fraser Valley of Langley, B.C., the Dealer of the Year. The award was presented to Hino Central Fraser Valley executives at a recent dealer meeting. Hino Central Fraser Valley,…
B.C. trucker named national Driver of the Year
Price’s trucking career spans more than 32 years and over 4 million accident-free miles
New stretch of Highway 407 opens Monday
TORONTO, Ont. – The Highway 407 East project has been completed ahead of schedule, and the expanded stretch will be open to drivers Monday, the government announced Friday. The project connects Highway 407 from the new Highway 418 to Highway…
Cynthia Nagamatsu is TTC president
TORONTO, Ont. — The Toronto Transportation Club has named Cynthia Nagamatsu president. Nagamatsu, vice-president of commercial client services at Hargraft Schofield LP, was chosen at the club’s annual general meeting ahead of its 106th annual dinner Thursday. James Mitton of…
Court approves lawsuit against R.I. truck tolls
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations has hailed a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit that held the trucking group’s lawsuit over Rhode Island’s truck-only tolls could proceed in federal court. “We have long…
Michelin and Denray Tire expand services in Western Canada
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Denray Tire is joining Michelin Retread Technologies as a franchisee manufacturing commercial truck retreads, servicing Manitoba and Saskatchewan. A family-owned and operated company in Western Canada, Denray Tire has been in business since the early ‘70s and…
Isaac user conference attracts 250+
SAINT-BRUNO-de-MONTARVILLE, Que. – Isaac Instruments attracted more than 250 industry representatives to its fourth annual user conference, recently hosted at the Centre des Sciences in Montreal. “It is always an enriching experience to meet users from all across Canada,” said…
Yokohama 114R UWB to replace RY407
Yokohama Tire has unveiled a new regional haul trailer tire, the 114R ultra wide-base (UWB) model, replacing the RY407 model.
19.11 | 2019 Freight Volume Realities
Engines over 10L will dominate Class 8 market; ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Engines over 10L are projected to account for more than 85% of the Class 8 production between 2020 and 2024, according to the NA On-Highway Engine Outlook, published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates. However, the trend…
Volvo invests in California AI company
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Volvo Group Venture Capital has invested in California-based Apex.AI, a software developer in autonomous mobility, the company announced Thursday. The investment will fund the development of a safety-certified software framework for autonomous systems. Apex.AI is building an…
Report blasts ministry over truck inspections
TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario’s auditor general has sharply criticized the Ministry of Transportation over falling roadside commercial vehicle inspections, saying not enough is being done to ensure road safety. The rebuke came in the Annual Report released on Wednesday by…
BYD names Aaron Gillmore VP of truck division
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has named former Tesla executive Aaron Gillmore vice-president of truck business. In his new role, Gillmore will oversee project management, engineering, sales and aftersales, the company said Wednesday. “Aaron understands the…
Omnitracs unveils cloud-based planner
Omnitracs’ new strategic planner offers a cloud-based tool to view and optimize fleet operations.
Class 8 orders disappoint in November
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – North American Class 8 orders came in at a “disappointing” 17,300 units in November, according to preliminary data from FTR. That’s a 21% decrease from October, and the lowest November since 2015. It was also 39% off…
Delay expected in U.S. driver training standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) may be preparing to delay the planned Feb. 7, 2020 rollout of national minimum entry-level training standards for commercial licences. While there is no official news of a delay,…
Fleets gather (and sort) for Toronto food bank
TORONTO, Ont. — Trucks for Change gathered 120 trucking employees from 20 different fleets and related trades on Nov. 20, in a food sorting challenge to support Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank. Collectively they sorted 42,000 lb. of food and…

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