Train Trailer names new national sales manager
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Train Trailer Rentals announced today that it has promoted Shawn Rogers to be its national sales manager for Canada. Before the promotion, Rogers was the district sales manger. Train created the new national position in response to…
Penske offers new connected fleet solutions
READING, Pa. – Today (April 17), Penske Truck Leasing announced its new fleet solutions, which connects its systems with nearly any truck and engine configuration or telematics service provider. “We’re very pleased to begin formally offering connected fleet solutions to…
Carrier Transicold to Buy Westport’s APU Business for $70M
Carrier Transicold has signed an agreement to acquire certain IMPCO road and rail transport product lines, including the ComfortPro auxiliary power unit business, from Westport Fuel Systems.
Tread Rubber and Repair Group Puts Recommended Practices Online
The Tread Rubber and Tire Repair Materials Manufacturers Group has completed additional recommended practices for retreading and repairing tires and is making them available online through the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau.
Canadian freight volumes skyrocket: TransCore
TORONTO, Ont. — This year is shaping up to a be an impressive one, according to TransCore Link Logistics, as load volumes in March were the highest ever recorded since 2014. According to the data, volumes were up 33% month-over-month and…
Earnings Watch: J.B. Hunt First Quarter Profit Inches Higher
The first quarter earnings reporting season for trucking kicked off on Monday morning when multi-modal freight transportation provider J.B. Hunt Transportation Services Inc. released numbers showing slight improvements from the same time a year ago.
Carrier Transicold takes over ComfortPro APU line
ATHENS, Ga. – Carrier Transicold has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the ComfortPro auxiliary power unit (APU) line of products from Westport Fuel Systems. The agreement covers select IMPCO road and rail transport product lines from Westport.…
SmartDrive offers fresh insight into risks of distracted driving
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Distracted driver are less safe overall, commit significantly more fundamental driving errors and drive faster over the speed limit, when compared to non-distracted drivers. The results are courtesy of in-cab camera provider SmartDrive Systems, which has…
Truck News May 2017
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United we learn
The last thing any company wants, or can afford, is a PR nightmare. Just ask United Airlines. You’ve no doubt seen video of the United passenger being dragged up the aisle by police after he was randomly selected to give…