Q&A: Lane Kidd Explains the Aims of the Trucking Alliance
We spoke at length with Lane Kidd, managing director of the Washington, D.C.-based Alliance for Driver Safety & Security (a.k.a. the Trucking Alliance) about which issues the carrier-driven and safety-focused lobbying group is most engaged with this ye…
FCA Recalls 4.8M Vehicles for Cruise Control
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling roughly 4.8 million vehicles due to a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging, the company has announced.
Charity BBQ raises a record $28,000 in two hours
WINNIPEG, MB – Friends, family, customers, and employees of Maxim Truck & Trailer raised $28,000 for chairty in just two hours at their annual barbeque. The record amount from this year’s event is going to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation through…
The ‘Amazon effect’ and opportunities for small fleets, owner-ops who can cash in
The ‘big A’ and its effect on the competition — service demands with tightened delivery windows and the like — offers opportunities for small fleets/owner-ops and/or brokerage partners who can stand out from the crowd. More from a Truckstop.com panel…
Economic Watch: Business Investment, Consumer Sentiment Strong as Home Sales Slip
Orders for long-lasting durable goods fell in April, but a closely watched proxy of business investment moved higher. And although sales of existing homes declined, consumer sentiment remains strong.
Canada Cartage wins marketing awards
TORONTO, Ont. – Canada Cartage has won two marketing awards from the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA). The awards of merit were for the integrated campaign, and direct mail campaign categories. The awards recognized marketing and s…
The benefits, and risks, of connected trucks
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A fully connected truck will eventually streamline repairs and become an active member of the maintenance department. “A truck will tell the maintenance manager what is wrong with it,” predicted Jason Krajewski, director of co…
OOIDA lauds bill aiming to exempt small fleets from ELDs
GRAIN VALLEY, MO – Another bill calling for exemptions to the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate in the United States has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is lauding t…
CEI Regional Manager Joins NPTC Board of Directors
The CEI Group’s northeast regional manager was elected to the board of directors of the National Private Truck Council (NPTC).
Technical difficulties
Maintenance experts discuss how to attract and retain technicians