National Professional Truck Driving Championships canceled for 2017
WINNIPEG, Man. – This year’s National Professional Truck Driving Championships that were slated to occur Sept. 15-16 in Winnipeg have been canceled. Provincial trucking associations have also been putting a halt to the event for 2017, with the Saskatchewan Trucking…
Vipar’s New Chief Chris Baer Talks Growth
We spoke with Vipar Heavy Duty’s Chris Baer, who recently took over as head of the truck-parts marketing group, about the restructured organization and how it is now well-positioned for the future.
Commentary: No Free Lunch When It Comes to Parts
If you can’t determine that the part is of good quality, bypassing the low-price product is your only option. Commentary by Executive Contributing Editor Rolf Lockwood.
There’s An App for That
There’s a vast array of applications that truckers and trucking companies can tap into to work more efficiently, profitably, and safely.
Third Annual Infrastructure Week Kicks Off
Infrastructure Week is an industry-wide image and education movement, featuring a series of events, education, and advocacy efforts with the goal of improving our nation’s infrastructure.
Ryder Offers Renewable Diesel at San Francisco Facility
Ryder System is now offering renewable diesel fuel at a San Francisco fueling facility.
Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec to Speak at TMW/PeopleNet Conference
Robert Herjavec of the ABC show Shark Tank and founder of the Herjavec Group will speak at PeopleNet and TMW Systems’ in.sight user conference and expo in August.
Trucking Conditions Index Falls Despite Positive Environment
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index fell slightly in March despite positive economic conditions, reversing an upturn from the previous month – but capacity is expected to tighten.
Fontaine Modification Opens Texas Facility
Fontaine Modification Fleet Services has moved its Laredo, Texas, modification center to a new location 14 miles down the road.
Rail-truck pricing fight restrains US domestic intermodal rates
Overcapacity on US highways has driven down rates for rail shipments.
North American railways and trucking companies are in a bare-knuckle, low-margin fight for domestic intermodal cargo — and the only clear winners are the shippers.
Domestic shippers have benefited from the deceleration in domestic intermodal pricing and truck rates that have…