Maxim’s charity barbecue to raise funds for cancer foundation
WINNIPEG, Man. – Maxim Truck and Trailer will hold its annual charity barbecue in Winnipeg, Man. May 25, with proceeds from the event going to the Cancer Care Foundation. Raising money to battle cancer holds special meaning to Maxim CEO…
FTC Greenlights Knight-Swift Merger
The mega-merger of Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation has moved a step closer to completion with the Federal Trade Commission granting its approval.
Cummins launches new mobile app
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins has officially rolled out its new Guidanz mobile app today. Cummins says the new app is a mobile place where customers can read prioritized engine fault codes and other key engine information within minutes wherever they are,…
Rosedale to host training courses
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Rosedale Transportation has announced it is hosting certified driver training (CDT) and certified director of safety (CDS) training at its Mississauga terminal in June. The CDT course is for people responsible for the development, delivery and implementation…
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Hino Manufacturing Resets U.S. Management Structure
Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. has appointed a new management team that includes a chairman, president, and two executive vice presidents that places emphasis on North American expertise, according to the truck maker.
Quebec Trucking Association’s 66th Annual Conference
Lightning Hybrids Renames Itself Lightning Systems
Loveland, Colo.-based Lightning Hybrids has renamed itself as Lightning Systems and will release several new fleet products this year, including a new vehicle analytics system, the company announced today.
Geotab to Track Fuel Efficiency for Run on Less Roadshow
Run on Less, a cross-country roadshow to showcase fuel efficiency advancements, has partnered with telematics provider Geotab to install its devices on all trucks participating in the three-week event to track their progress.
Spot Freight Rates Hold as Load Volume Gains Slightly
The final week of any month usually means a bump in freight activity as shippers move goods prior to closing their books. However, the number of loads posted on the DAT network of load boards edged up just 2% for the the week ending April 29, according to DAT Solutions.