OTA addresses dangerous goods concerns with Eastern Ontario Mayors Caucus
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association met yesterday with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), Eastern Ontario mayors and other supply chain and transportation stakeholders to address several safety issues involving the transportation of dangerous goods along the highway 401 corridor.…
Atlas Van Lines names new president and COO
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Atlas Van Lines announced today that Joe Stackhouse has been named president and COO of Atlas Van Lines. Stackhouse joins Atlas following a lengthy career in telecommunications and energy management, most recently serving as the president and…
Nikola, Bosch team up on truck development
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Nikola has announced an update to its electric truck project, claiming it will be entering production by 2021 with two Class 8 hydrogen-electric truck models. The company says the Nikola One and Nikola Two will…
‘Predictive’ freight matching from Trucker Tools
Available to carriers at no cost, Smart Capacity optimally recommends loads for drivers and assets within a carrier’s network of 3PL/broker partners to improve visibility and operational efficiency.
‘Predictive’ freight matching from Trucker Tools
Available to carriers at no cost, Smart Capacity optimally recommends loads for drivers and assets within a carrier’s network of 3PL/broker partners to improve visibility and operational efficiency.
August trailer orders up 9%
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – FTR has reported final August net trailer orders of 14,600 units, a 9% increase from July. August order activity also marked a 4% improvement year-over-year. All trailer segments saw gains, except for flatbed, which fell on the…
Electric vehicle market heating up: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Electrification is quickly becoming a hot topic in the trucking industry, with electric-powered trucks garnering more attention from suppliers. That’s according to the latest N.A. On-highway Commercial Vehicle Engine Outlook, published by ACT Research. The report looks…
Wabco buys Meritor’s stake in joint venture
BRUSSELS, Belgium – Wabco Holdings announced that it will be taking full ownership of the Meritor Wabco joint venture. Wabco has signed an agreement to purchase Meritor’s stake in the joint venture business for $250 million. The transaction is expected…
Love’s Travel Stops buys Speedco from Bridgestone
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores (Love’s) and Bridgestone Americas have reached an agreement for Love’s to purchase Speedco. The acquisition will combine two hallmark brands and will add 52 trucking service and lube locations to the…
Truck West October 2017
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