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Truckers ought to flash thank yous
Q. I’m on the freeways quite a bit for work, and I try to assist semi-trailers whenever possible. I flash my headlights so they know it’s safe to make that lane change.
NYC laborers see significant salary gains
Wage hikes in New York City are outpacing the rest of the country, and some of the biggest beneficiaries are laborers, according to a new report from Glassdoor. Truck drivers and warehouse associates enjoyed year-over-year salary gains of 8.7% and 8.6%, respectively, with truckers’ yearly wages nearly matching the New York City median.
Daimler Trucks’ conference addresses how to meet company’s evolving customer needs
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) held its biennial aftermarket conference ‘Evolution’ recently, with a focus on the company evolving to meet customer needs. The event is the only conference of its kind that includes all brands within…
Tapping into the pulse of the industry after one year at the helm
Wow…it’s been a year. Last November, I walked into this job with a strong confidence in my writing ability and an equally strong apprehension with my lack of knowledge of the trucking industry. I’ve learned a lot in the past…
Making great service standard
You’d never guess that the man behind one of Canada’s most successful ocean container hauling fleets worked at McDonald’s before joining the industry. But that’s the case with Carmel Transport’s president, Robert Volfson. Volfson immigrated to Canada in 1987. He…
Self-Driving Trucks Are Here – Could Buses Be Far Behind?
A company called Otto is currently testing self-driving trucks, which it touts as a way to avoid accidents and increase safety in long-haul transit. Could computers replace school bus drivers? That may sound like a far-fetched question, but it’s essentially the same concept that was tied to the trucking industry in a recent Los Angeles Times article.
Detriot D12 transmission now available with PTO option
PORTLAND, Ore. – Detroit Diesel announced the availability of a power take-off (PTO) option for the Detroit DT12 today. Both the Direct Drive and Over Drive DT12 transmissions are available for order with a proprietary rear mounted PTO on original Freightliner…
Canada needs to prepare for negotiations on NAFTA
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), came into effect on January 1, 1994, creating the largest free trade region in the world. It was designed to generate economic growth and help raise the standard of living for the people…
HDA Truck Pride Partners With ConMet
HDA Truck Pride has announced an exclusive supplier program with ConMet, which makes available the company’s full line of OEM-equivalent aftermarket hub assemblies for trucks and trailers. The newly available parts are direct replacements for hubs installed as original equipment.