SAF-Holland unveils lighter-weight CBX40 trailer suspension
Company also builds in extra toughness, extends warranty
Doug Harvey acquires majority interest in Trout River Industries
WINNIPEG, Man. — Doug Harvey, president of Maxim Truck and Trailer announced the acquisition of a majority interest in Trout River Industries today. According to the deal, Darrin Mitchell and Harvey Stewart will continue to manage Trout River’s operations out of…
SAF-Holland’s new coupling assistant aims to eliminate dropped trailers
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – SAF-Holland is looking to put an end to the costly problem of dropped trailers. The company introduced today for its Holland FW35-series fifth wheels a new ELI-te Fifth Wheel Coupling Assistant. ELI stands for electronic lock…
Cargo theft up in Q3: CargoNet
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Cargo theft is up when comparing this third-quarter to the same time last year, according to CargoNet. The cargo theft reporting company claims that in Q3, there were 447 reported incidents, which represents a 2% increase…
The rise and fall of Debbie Duz Donuts
Debbie Duz Donuts opened to a crowd, and opposition, on the edge of Fort Collins in the summer of 1989. Here’s the story behind the headlines.
The rise and fall of Debbie Duz Donuts
Debbie Duz Donuts opened to a crowd, and opposition, on the edge of Fort Collins in the summer of 1989. Here’s the story behind the headlines.
Trini truckers in Canada?
“Are we saying now that in order to get employment there must be mass migration?” former Minister and former trade unionist Rudy Indarsingh said yesterday, as he commented on recent statements by Labour Minister Jennifer Baptiste-Primus which suggested…
Distracted trucker sentenced to prison for causing pileup
A London truck driver was sentenced to eight months in prison and had his license suspended this week after causing a massive accident on a North London highway while staring at his phone. According to Metro , Razvan Rusu injured two drivers and caused…
Tighter Capacity Fuels Improved Trucking Conditions
The TCI increased to a reading of 6.76, continuing a steady rise that is expected to hold sway throughout 2017. Tightening capacity results in better pricing and margins for trucking companies.
Total costs increase
TORONTO, Ont. — The total cost of ground transportation for shippers increased by 0.5% in August compared to July results according to results published recently by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The Base Rate Index, which excludes the impact…