ATA throws support behind NACV show
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) said today it will support the new North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV). “As the nation’s foremost trucking industry association, it only made sense for ATA to support our supplier community, many…
TomTom reveals list of most traffic congested cities
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands – TomTom released the results of its 2017 Traffic Index today which details the most traffic congested cities around the world. Mexico City, Mexico was once again named the most traffic congested city in the world. According…
Truck writers identify top technical achievements
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) says the top five finalists for its 2016 Technical Achievement Award include engines, a disc brake, a steel wheel and electronic cruise control products. For the first time, the annual…
Fleets Increasingly Add Video-Based Telematics From Lytx
Lytx has increased subscriptions for its video-based telematics system by more than 25% in global markets in the past year since being acquired by private equity firm GTCR, the company announced. Since February of 2016, Lytx has added 101,000 new subsc…
RidgePort neighbors’ complaints get fast response
Elion Partners learned on Feb. 8 that the residents living on Cottage Road and on Lorenzo Road were having troubles with trucks, and had complained to the City Council the night before. It seems the truck drivers who were headed to construction sites and businesses in the RidgePort Logistics Center were finding out too late they couldn’t turn onto Kavanaugh Road as instructed by their GPS units, and hit the first place they could conceive a turn-around maneuver – the intersection of Lorenzo and Cottage, or the parking lot at the old Lorenzo school.
Truck Groups Ask Chao to Kill Safety Fitness Determination Proposal
A large coalition of groups representing property and passenger carriers is requesting that Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao rescind the Carrier Safety Fitness Determination notice of proposed rulemaking issued over a year ago by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The NPRM, which came out on Jan 21, 2016, seeks to establish a new motor carrier safety-rating system based on scores generated by FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.
Truck-Lite names new vice-president of sales
FALCONER, N.Y. – Truck-Lite has named John Cecco as its new vice-president of sales, who will oversee the company’s aftermarket sales, customer service, pricing and forecasting departments. Cecco, previously Truck-Lite’s vice-president of operations, will replace Bob Ives, who will be…
Doepker adds new line to its selection of semi-trailers
ANNAHEIM, Sask. – Doepker Industries has added the Edmonton Trailer Manufacturing line to its portfolio, which include sliding tilt decks, low beds, crane dollies, jeeps and boosters. Dirk Woestenenk, previous general manager of Edmonton Trailer Manufacturing, has joined Doepker as…
DRTA reveals details about upcoming annual MTO Information Night
WHITBY, Ont. — The Durham Region Transportation Association (DRTA) has announced it is hosting its annual MTO Information on March 8, 2017. The session will feature Joe Lynch from the MTO as the guest speaker who will cover topics like:…
PIT Group adds another US mega-fleet
ATLANTA, Ga. – PIT Group has welcomed another large US fleet to its roster. C.R. England has joined the organization, which offers unbiased research and testing of fuel-saving technologies and techniques. “PIT Group will help us identify opportunities to save…