Verizon Switches New York Van Fleet to Hybrid Electric
Verizon has replaced 234 of its gas-powered vans in New York City with hybrid- electric vans using XL Hybrids technology, to support the city’s clean energy goal to cut greennhouse gas emissions 40% by 2030.
OTA to launch sales council in 2018
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association is launching a Sales Council in 2018. Following this year’s creation of the OTA Finance Council, the association is now welcoming participation from trucking company sales managers and staff responsible for increasing demand…
Jon Morrison on Wabco’s Technology Strategy
Wabco is increasing its presence in the North American market and working to push the implementation of advanced driver assistance systems. HDT’s Deborah Lockridge recently sat down with Wabco chief Jon Morrison to discuss the changes.
U.S. driver turnover rises in Q3
ARLINGTON, Va. – Driver turnover at large U.S. truckload fleets rose 5% in the third quarter, to an annualized rate of 95%, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “Since bottoming out at the end of 2016, the turnover rate…
Defense: Code Words Prove that Fraud Was Secret at Pilot Flying J
The defense in the Pilot Flying J fuel rebate fraud trial has attacked the notion that wrongdoing was an open secret at the company, pointing to the frequent use of code words between members of the sales staff, according to a report in the Knoxville News Sentinel.
Saskatchewan’s new Alberta license plate rule ruffling some feathers
EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA) says Saskatchewan’s new license plate rule change for Alberta vehicles will be problematic for industry. The Government of Saskatchewan recently announced that all Alberta contractors working on government highway…
Truxpo 2018 to represent B.C.’s most important industry and service providers
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Marking the 16th edition of Western Canada’s trucking and logistics show, Truxpo will focus on trucks for all trades and expand its features in 2018. Presented by the B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) and produced by Master Promotions,…
First FedEx Ground Provider Adds Workhorse Electric Van
Workhorse Group Inc. announced that Colonial Routes, Inc. in Farmington, N.Y., is the first FedEx independent service provider (ISP) in the country to participate in Workhorse’s new nationwide program for FedEx Ground delivery vehicles.
Reel them in when they’re young
I took part in a live Facebook panel to celebrate the 10th anniversary release of Wowtrucks’ annual calendar a few weeks back. Truck drag racer Gord Cooper, who drives the Smokin’ Gun, was also part of the panel, and in…
Anheuser-Busch Orders 40 Tesla Semi Tractors
Anheuser-Busch said 40 new Tesla Semi tractors will help the company meet its sustainable transportation goal to reduce its carbon footprint by 30% by 2025.