New policy weeds out non-compliant carriers
BANFF, Alta. – Alberta’s Ministry of Transportation has been keeping itself busy trying to make life better for the trucking industry. Shaun Hammond, assistant deputy minister of Alberta Transportation, outlined the efforts his department has been work…
Alberta government aims to improve road safety
BANFF, Alta. – In the wake of the tragic collision involving the Humboldt Broncos bus, Alberta Minister of Transportation Brian Mason says government must take a more robust approach to ensure road safety. Speaking during the Alberta Motor Transport As…
Leveling the playing field for the trucking industry
BANFF, Alta. – In business, it’s important to have a level playing field. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has made achieving this its top priority, and the effort will address five key issues to reach its goal. CTA president Stephen…
Truck World 2018 – Day One Video
Dock Stop Designed to Prevent Accidents at Warehouse Gates
The Dock Stop Gate is designed to prevent fork trucks from driving or backing off docks at warehouse and facility gates.
Schneider Creates App for Company Drivers
Schneider has introduced a new app for called Compass that allows company drivers to view work assignments, scorecards, pay statements and general company information.
Lack of Research Keeps Lid on Federal Truck GVW Limit
An advisory panel of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine has issued an interim report on the research it will recommend be completed before consideration is given to raising the federal 80,000-pound weight limit for trucks.
Intermodal Cartage Truck Drivers Receive 30% Pay Raise
Memphis-based Intermodal Cartage Company has announced a 30% pay raise for its drivers to proactively reach out to more prospective employees at the drayage carrier.
Blackberry on trucking’s radar
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Blackberry has improved the ability of its Radar trailer tracking system to detect trailer cargo capacity. It uses flight sensors to detect very precisely – to 99.9 accuracy – the amount of space remaining in a trailer.…
First Quarter 2018 Truck Orders Hit 12-Year High
Truck orders in the first quarter of 2018 hit the second highest mark in history and mark the best period for orders since 2006, according to ACT Research.