Newfoundland auditor general says truckers evading inspections
ST. JOHN’S, Nfld. – After reviewing how Newfoundland and Labrador enforces its commercial trucking laws, auditor general Terry Paddon revealed in his 2016 report that he believes there are a number of problems in the industry, especially with the way trucks are inspected.
CCC gets the job done with flying colors
For Canada Colors and Chemicals (CCC), getting the job done and on time is second nature. And it’s not hard to see how when you consider its 99.5% on-time delivery rate, which it is proud to share. CCC began almost…
Truckers without borders: Part 3
THE STORY SO FAR Bud asks Mark to start taking loads for a new company. At first Mark isn’t interested, but Bud convinces him it would be good for Bud’s other drivers, many of whom are looking for regular, steady…
STA moves into larger, better equipped location
REGINA, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) has a new home, a process that has taken nearly a decade to come to fruition. “This space is a culmination of years of hard work from staff and members,” said STA…
Cut the weight, move more freight
You may not be able to bring your semi-truck to the gym or a Zumba class to help it shed those extra pounds, but there are ways fleets can tip the scales in their favor and get their trucks to…
Newfoundland auditor general says truckers evading inspections
ST. JOHN’S, Nfld. — After reviewing how Newfoundland and Labrador enforces its commercial trucking laws, auditor general Terry Paddon revealed in his 2016 report that he believes there are a number of problems in the industry, especially with the way trucks…
Economic Watch: Manufacturing Best in 2 Years, Construction Highest in 10 Years
Manufacturing in the U.S. ended 2016 on a high note, hitting its best level since 2014, according to two new reports, while separate data reveals construction spending in the country hit its highest level in a little more than a decade. A survey of the nation’s purchasing managers by the Institute for Supply Management shows manufacturing activity increased for the fourth straight month in December.
Ridewell Suspensions updates self-steer auxiliary truck suspension
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Ridewell Suspensions has updated a self-steer auxiliary truck suspension for I-beam axle integration, the company announced today. First released in 1997, the RSS-236 suspension has been updated for lighter weight and lower maintenance. The parallelogram design allows…