Mack to Develop Fleet Management Offerings for Concrete Mixer Fleets
WheresMyConcrete’s additions to Mack’s fleet management offerings are designed to help improve asset visibility and dispatch efficiency for concrete mixer fleets. WheresMyConcrete provides real-time data for concrete mixer fleet dispatchers to improve transparency and service to customers and analytics designed to improve operations.
Daimler Trucks Taps NorthStar for Pure Lead AGM Batteries
Daimler Trucks North America has chosen the Swedish-American energy storage manufacturer NorthStar Battery Company as the supplier of Ultra High Performance Pure Lead AGM batteries on its next generation Cascadia truck. NorthStar underwent Daimler’s comprehensive audit and testing process in competition with other well-known brands to gain approval, according to DTNA.
Ford’s F-650/F-750 Sales Increase 59%
Sales of Ford’s medium-duty F-650 and F-750 trucks have increased 59% year-over-year through August, the best year-to-date sales through August since 1997, according to Ford. So far this year, Ford has sold 10,160 F-650 and F-750s, including Regular Cab, SuperCab and Crew Cab body styles as well as straight-frame, kick-up frame Pro Loader and a new dedicated tractor model for heavy-towing applications.
Crete Carrier Chairman Duane Acklie Passes Away at 84
Duane Acklie, chairman of Crete Carrier has passed away at the age of 84 due to complications related to a number of health problems, according to a r eport in the Omaha World-Herald . Acklie was noted for helping Crete Carrier founder Ken Norton incor…
5 movies on Netflix that are so bad they are entertaining
Have you ever seen a movie so bad you just couldn’t look away? Or better yet have you found yourself entertained by and enjoying how bad the movie is? Netflix has hundreds of movies to choose from. I can’t tell you how many times I have spent most of the evening searching for a movie to watch, only to realize how bad it is 10 minutes in.
Alutrec names Ontario sales rep
LAURIER-STATION, Que. – Alutrec, a Canadian trailer manufacturer based out of Quebec, has announced Tom Armes as its new Ontario sales representative. With 20 years of experience in sales and operations in the transportation industry, Alutrec said Armes would be…
The United Kingdom is still focused on Brexit, as well as US Presidential race
I spent a portion of my vacation this summer in the UK. For two weeks I scoured the British media in search of opinions or updates on any oil related stories that were Canadian-based. The Times in London is considered…
Ontario shines bright at National Professional Truck Driving Championships
BRANTFORD, Ont. – It was Ontario’s turn to host the National Professional Truck Driving Championships (NPTDC) this year and competitors from the province really brought their A-game. The NPTDC was held at Brantford’s Municipal Airport this weekend, and drivers from…
A sincerely special convoy
PARIS, Ont. – It’s convoy season in Ontario — and one of the longest standing convoys in southern Ontario rolled down Hwy. 401 this weekend for a good cause. The 12th annual World’s Largest Convoy in support of Special Olympics…
Southern Pines and Byers Trucking Combine Operations
WL Byers and Southern Pines announced that the two trucking companies will combine in an equal partnership under the Southern Pines name offering services in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. David Byers will be named the president of Southern Pines, with P…