Fleet tech company identifies top 10 most dangerous highways for truckers
Seattle-based Zonar’s new analysis is intended to help truckers identify stretches of road typically most dangerous for trucks to decrease their chances of getting into an accident.
MTO gives the green light to OTA-designed car carrier configurations
TORONTO, Ont. — Earlier this week the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) launched the Extended Stinger-Steer Auto Carrier (ESSAC) Special Vehicle Configuration Permit Program. In the initial development stages of Ontario’s ESSAC program there were two configurations being considered based purely…
Ryder partners with Geotab for rental-truck ELDs
With the launch of the ELD platform, Ryder is also offering rental customers to ability to choose between Ryder’s solution or their own portable ELD equipment.
More dealers working to achieve Kenworth Gold status
KIRKLAND, Wash. – The Kenworth PremierCare Certified Gold program is doing Kenworth dealers some good. A year ago, Kenworth implemented more stringent requirements to the program and since then, dealers have invested in facilities, added service technicians, increased PACCAR engine training, and…
Volvo announces 2018 forecast, expands product line in Mexico
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Volvo Group for the first time announced its projections for 2018 Class 8 retail sales, with a bullish projection of 260,000 retail sales expected in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. That’s coming off an anticipated 235,000 units…
Economic Watch: Retail Sales, Consumer Prices Edge Higher
One of the biggest drivers of the American economy unexpectedly improved again in October, increasing hopes for a strong overall fourth quarter economic performance. A separate report showed just a minimal rise in inflation, but it’s likely strong enough to led the Federal Reserve to push interest rates higher next month.
Two days remain to nominate truckers for Goodyear’s Highway Hero award
Nominees must be full-time truckers and reside in the U.S. or Canada. Their heroic event must have occurred in the U.S. or Canada while the nominee was on the job or on their way to or from work and in his or her rig between Nov. 16, 2016, and Nov. 16,…
U.S. trucking conditions improving: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. improved in September, according to the FTR Trucking Conditions Index, which measures several metrics affecting the trucking industry. The index climbed to a reading of 3.5, up more than two points from…
Spot Truckload Van, Reefer Rates Remain Near Peak Levels
The availability of spot truckload freight slipped 1.6% and the number of posted trucks rebounded 7.6% for the week ending Nov. 11, according to DAT Solutions and its network of load boards.
BCTA names Dave Earle new president and CEO
LANGLEY, B.C. – The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) has named Dave Earle as its new president and CEO, replacing the outgoing Louise Yako. Earle brings experience in policy advocacy and government relations, having served as vice-president of government relations…