Trailer production rises in June
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trailer production surpassed 27,000 units in June, marking a 6% increase over May and a 5% gain year-over-year. ACT Research says the strong production volumes were in part to one of the longer work schedules of the…
Shane Mollers’ 2003 Kenworth W900
The truck, which has 1.3 million miles, is equipped with a 600-horsepower Caterpillar with an 18-speed and 3:36 rears.
Brokeage app Convoy lands $62M to fund nationwide rollout
The platform’s shipping customers include Fortune 500 brands Unilever and Anheuser-Busch, as well as Niagara Bottling and Tenaris and its fleet force is comprised of a technology-connected network of approximately 10,000 trucking companies.
Universal providing TransFlo ELDs to its owner-operators at no cost
Universal Logistics, one of the country’s largest carriers and operator of Universal Truckload, Universal Dedicated and Universal Intermodal, will provide electronic logging devices to its 3,500 owner-operators free of charge, the company announced Tuesday.
Need and want
I heard a phrase the other day and it set my mind to digging deeper into the thought. The individual I was with was talking about his wife’s shopping addiction when he said that she was a “want person and…
Need and want
I heard a phrase the other day and it set my mind to digging deeper into the thought. The individual I was with was talking about his wife’s shopping addiction when he said that she was a “want person and…
Super singles approved in Alberta
CALGARY, Alta. – As of July 1, the Government of Alberta has given the green light to the use of wide-base single tires on provincial roadways. Following in the recent footsteps of Saskatchewan, trucks in Alberta will now be permitted…
Founder of Len’s Transportation loses battle with cancer
SURREY, B.C. – Leonard Kane Sr., founder of Len’s Transportation Group, passed away July 16 after losing his battle against cancer. He was 84 years old. A celebration of Kane’s life will be held July 29 at 5 p.m. at…
Earnings Watch: Werner Rises 27%
Trucking and logistics provider Werner Enterprises has reported that its earnings climbed 27% for the second quarter, compared to the same period a year ago.
Taking Tires for a Test Drive
If you want to test drive some new tires before you buy — and who wouldn’t — be prepared to invest significant time and energy in the project.