ELD Mandate Transition: 4 Takeways So Far
Since enforcement of the electronic logging device mandate started in mid-December, J.J. Keller reports that it is seeing problems with confusion whether a device is an ELD or a grandfathered automatic onboard recording device, as well as complaints about vendor support, and more drivers running out of hours due to delays.
Peterbilt Hits Million-Truck Milestone
Peterbilt Motors Company announced the production of the 1,000,000th Peterbilt vehicle. The Model 567 Heritage rolled off the assembly line at the company’s Denton, Texas, manufacturing facility.
Three Canadian dealerships added to Trail King’s network
MITCHELL, S.D. – Trailer manufacturer Trail King Industries has announced 12 new dealers across North America, including three in Canada, two of which are in the west. Expanding its dealer network, Trail King has added Competition Trailer Sales in Calgary,…
VersaCold shows off new distribution center in Milton
MILTON, Ont. — VersaCold Logistics Services today celebrated the grand opening of its newest distribution center, which is poised to be the largest facility of its kind in Canada. The new facility, located in Milton, Ont. measures in at 255,000…
Readers respond to the passing of OOIDA President Jim Johnston with condolences, memories
Some words of condolence and recollection came in response to both the news of the passing of — in the words of one reader — “a trucker’s trucker,” longtime OOIDA President and Cofounder Jim Johnston.
NAL Insurance rolls out new mobile app
LONDON, Ont. — NAL Insurance has launched a new free mobile application designed to rank truck drivers by overall driving performance. According to the insurance group, the app, named Good Driver, will be available for both iPhone and Android users…
Todd Spencer to head OOIDA until April vote for president
OOIDA’s board will hold a vote in April to choose the association’s next president and CEO, OOIDA has said in a statement. Association Executive Vice President Todd Spencer has assumed the role of acting president and CEO in the meantime.
Family values top priority for ‘the little company that can’
WINNIPEG, Man. — They may be small, but no freight is too big for “the little company that can.” Specializing in hauling dimensional cargo that may be too wide, too long, or too high for the other guy, Winnipeg’s Fast Lane…
Left or right?
SALMON ARM, B.C. — Whether you’re on the left or right is a common distinction in the political arena, but what about which lane trucks should be relegated when passing through town? Shuswap resident J. Edgar Murdoch penned a letter to…
KeepTruckin ELD in Pilot Flying J stores
The KeepTruckin e-log app and ELD system, well-known among drivers, is now being stocked for purchase in Pilot Flying J stores.