Kenworth Maska opens new Sherbrooke facility
SHERBROOKE, Que. – Kenworth Maska has opened a new 28,000 sq.-ft. parts and service facility in Sherbrooke, Que. The dealership features 10 service bays, a 2,000 sq.-ft. parts display, and 9,000 sq.-ft. warehouse. There is also a lounge with recliners,…
Fleets negotiating better rates, raising pay
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Fleets have negotiating power and are increasing driver pay, according to findings from the latest ACT Research For-Hire Trucking Index. The index also shows fleet equipment purchase intentions are strong. “February’s index reading sug…
Uber pauses autonomous rides after self-driving car struck and killed pedestrian
A self-driven Uber prototype car struck and killed a pedestrian Monday morning in Tempe, Arizona, prompting the company to suspend its autonomous pilot program, taking place in a few cities around the country. The company did not say whether it was sus…
Shippers say Chittagong road weight limit increasing costs, delays
Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com.
Shippers are fearing higher transport costs and the return of massive congestion at Chittagong port, now that a new axle load policy limiting truck weight has taken effect — a regulation tha…
Nissan Expands Full-Size Van Production
Nissan North America has expanded production of its NV cargo and passenger vans by adding a second shift to its Canton, Ohio, assembly plant, where Nissan recently celebrated production of 4 million vehicles.
Team driving: E-commerce, driver shortage pushing team pay to new heights
Owner-operator teams are in high demand by fleets, with carriers dangling major bonuses and appealing pay packages to draw in teams amid booming e-commerce and what carriers say is a critical driver shortage.
Rolling Strong integrates higi health stations into app
Rolling Strong members will be able to use the stations to measure blood pressure, BMI and weight, and integrate the information with Rolling Strong’s mobile app, allowing the app to make personalized dining suggestions for truckers based on their heal…
Mack recalling 135 trucks for potential lighting issue
The recall affects certain 2018 Anthem, Granite and Pinnacle tractors manufactured between April 18, 2017, and Dec. 18, 2017. If the light control module fails, the trucks could lose exterior lighting, interior dashboard lighting and the windshield wip…
Brazilian carriers, shippers optimistic for volume growth
Containers at a Brazil installation. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com.
Brazil has turned a corner, trade is picking up, and the economy is doing quite well despite Brasilia’s political problems, and most shippers and service providers are opti…