CP, Consolidated Fastfrate extend partnership
WOODBRIDGE, Ont. — Canadian Pacific (CP) and Consolidated Fastfrate (CFF) have agreed on a three-year contract effective January 1, 2018. CFF is the largest privately-owned repositioner of marine containers in Canada and does so exclusively on CP rail lines according…
Q&A: Phillips Industries, From Signal Arms to Autonomous Trucks
Phillips Industries is celebrating 90 years in business. We talk to its third- and fourth-generation leadership to learn more about the history of the company and how it’s looking ahead to wireless technology, autonomous trucks and more.
World of Concrete
Leaked Infrastructure Plan: No Fuel Tax Hike, but Tolling Interstates OK
A draft of the Trump Administration’s long-promised infrastructure plan, obtained and published on Jan. 22, is arguably most compelling for what it leaves out: Any talk of boosting federal fuel taxes.
How Trucking Has Evolved and Where It Could be Going
The transportation and supply chain industry has evolved immensely throughout the past year. In 2018, with new technologies in our cabs and the ELD mandate in effect, more eyes will be on our industry.
Luber-finer Offers Extended Life Oil Filter for Cummins ISX Engines
Luber-finer has introduced the LFP9001XL, an upgraded oil filter with extended life designed for the Cummins ISX engine.
Kinedyne Launches Rhino Max and K-Force Load Securement Straps
Kinedyne has introduced the Rhino Max and K-Force brands of load securement straps that are being displayed at the Heavy Duty Aftermarket event in Las Vegas.
Diesel tops $3 for first time in 3 years
In the most recent update for the week ending Jan. 22, prices held steady with the nation’s average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel falling three-tenths of a cent to $3.025. The last time prices topped the $3 per gallon mark was the week ending Jan. 12, 2015.
New Speedee software helps dispatchers
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Speedee Transport has released a new software it says will maximize scheduling efficiency and minimize shipment. SpeedeeGo Trucking Dispatch comes with EDI integration capabilities, live GPS tracking, automated reporting, electronic signature capture, and real-time dispatch updates. Speedee,…
Illinois man charged with attempted murder after firing gun at truckers
The warrant states 60-year-old college professor Charles S. Johnston told police he had become “enraged or obsessed over a family that was killed in an accident with a semi and that the motive behind his actions was to harm a truck driver or truck drivers in retaliation.”