Atlantic Canada kicks off 18 Wheels of Christmas food drive
DIEPPE, N.B. – The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) and Trucks For Change Network (T4C) are once again organizing an industry-wide food collection drive in order to fight hunger and help those less fortunate in communities across Atlantic Canada this…
Hours of service: Fatal flaws, a slow response to potential fixes
The fixed 14–hour on–duty clock virtually forces truckers to continue to operate when they feel tired and otherwise would opt for a long break. With fatigue monitoring tech on the rise, is there hope for change?
Things that aren’t in the news, but should be
“The same people who don’t hesitate to sit in the fuel island for 30 minutes will lose their mind trying to get out of the parking lot. It’s like a switch is flipped from ‘Nope, not moving,’ to ‘GOTTAGOFAST!’ (The first person to blame this on ELDs get…
Commentary: 3 Ways to Improve Technician Recruiting
Fleets have been struggling with the technician shortage for years, and it doesn’t look like there will be a silver bullet to solve the problem anytime soon. However, there are some things you can do to improve your odds of getting the technicians you need.
Mexican trucking industry “is changing,” fleet owner says
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Noe Montes, owner of Mexican trucking company Transmontes and a U.S.-based carrier called TM Transportation Services, wants the North American trucking industry to know that Mexican carriers are safety-conscious and progressive. In an interview with trucking press…
Bison wins ATA safety award
WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport has won first place in the American Trucking Associations’ National Truck Safety Contest for the seventh consecutive year. The carrier won the award Nov. 14, for having the lowest U.S. Department of Transportation recordable accident…
A New Frontier in Diagnostics
Diagnostic devices on the shop floor are powerful maintenance tools. But as with any new technology, fleets are still learning how to uses them in a cost-effective manner.
Commentary: The 3D Force of Disruption
3D printing is about as big a disruptor as you’ll find in the freight-hauling world, t has the potential to wipe a lot of freight right off the map, says Executive Contributing Editor Rolf Lockwood.
J.B. Hunt Reserves Multiple Tesla Semi Electric Trucks
J.B. Hunt Transportation announced that it placed a reservation to purchase multiple Tesla Semi electric tractors that was unveiled on Nov. 16.
Ridewell names new Canadian sales manager
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Ridewell has named Steve Lachance its new Canadian sales manager. He will be responsible for covering all of Canada. “Steve comes to us with a tremendous amount of experience in the truck and trailer industry. His knowledge…