Teddy Bear Convoy raises big bucks for children’s hospital
ST. JOHN’S, Nfld. – This year’s annual Teddy Bear Convoy went off without a hitch – and nearly doubled its funds raised from last year’s event. The convoy, which took place on June 4, raised a whopping $61,120 for the…
Last Legs for Long-Haul Trucking?
A move away from long-haul to regional and super-regional routes has been predicted for years. Volvo’s Magnus Koeck says that shift may already be underway.
Atlas Canada buys Connect Logistics
OAKVILLE, Ont. – Atlas Canada has made its first acquisition, bringing Connect Logistics into the fold. The company says the acquisition will allow it to more than double its logistics business. Connect Logistics will continue to operate under its current…
International WorkStar getting new axle option
International’s WorkStar 7400 and 7500 models will feature a Fabco FSD-20K right-hand offset axle as a new option. The addition of the Fabco axle, Mark Stasell, vice president of International Trucks’ vocational truck business says, is part of the company’s plans to continue investment into International’s vocational truck line this year. “Listening to [customers] and […]
International Truck now offering new axle option
LISLE, Ill. – International Truck announced today the availability of the heavy duty Fabco FSD-20K axle option on the International WorkStar models. Going forward, the International WorkStar 7400 and 7500 models will feature the Fabco FSD-20K right-hand offset axle…
Titanium looks to roll out share purchase plan
BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Transportation Group wants its employees and owner-operators to also be owners. The company announced this morning it is implementing a share purchase plan for the company’s employees and owner-ops, pending shareholder approval at its annual meeting…
Paperwork must be in order for carriers to avoid liability issues
KELOWNA, B.C. – Carriers take huge risks transporting valuable goods from a shipper to a receiver, and according to Michael Silva, a lawyer with Whitelaw Twining Law, bills of lading may not be enough. If a common carrier, whose liability…
Analysis: Behind the Wave of Trucking Mergers and Acquisitions
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen the number and size of trucking mergers and acquisitions like we have lately. HDT Business Contributing Editor Evan Lockridge spoke with Lana Batts at Transport Capital Partners to gain some perspective.
New Report Highlights Truck Driver Preferences on the Road
One20 has released its inaugural TopOne20 report highlighting data about drivers, their travel center preferences, and other industry trends.
FMCSA Proposes Split Sleeper Berth Pilot Program
Hoping to develop “statistically reliable evidence” on whether split-sleeper-berth time affects driver safety performance and fatigue, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing a pilot program that would give a limited number of CDL holders temporary relief from the existing sleeper-berth regulation of the hours of service rule.