TCA, CarriersEdge now accepting nominations for Best Fleets To Drive For
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge are seeking nominations for this year’s Best Fleets To Drive For program. The annual contest and survey is now in its ninth year and recognizes fleets who have extraordinary workplaces.…
Volkswagen powertrain coming to Navistar trucks by 2019
LISLE, Ill. – Volkswagen powertrains will be coming to Navistar trucks by 2019, the two companies revealed during a conference call this morning. There was no immediate word on what the newly formed strategic alliance will mean for Cummins, Navistar’s…
Langley RCMP looking for Good Samaritan truck driver
LANGLEY, B.C. – Langley RCMP are looking for a man named Earl after the truck driver pulled over his semi to help an injured officer. Labeled as one of two Good Samaritans, Earl stopped his truck the morning of Aug.…
Preliminary Class 8 orders exceed expectations: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR revealed the preliminary Class 8 net orders for August at 14,000 units — just above expectations and a 36% jump from July numbers. However, the Class 8 order activity for August was the weakest for that…
Why due diligence is important in a transportation company acquisition
When you consider acquiring a business, it is essential that you engage a professional with the necessary expertise and experience to perform a due diligence review (DDR). This will always significantly reduce your risk. “I have, on many occasions, found…
Toyo Tire Canada announces size expansion for M920A tire
RICHMOND, B.C. — Toyo Tire Canada announced a size expansion of their popular M920A drive tire today. Toyo says the M920A drive traction is designed for trucks that require all-season traction in regional or long-haul applications. The tire features Toyo’s proprietary…
Safety pays and now we can prove it
Some recent data released by TCAinGauge has revealed some exciting information; it’s exciting for a couple reasons. First, by way of background, the Truckload Carriers Association’s industry benchmarking program has been measuring individual company operating data for the truckload sector…
Where’s the carbon tax for the Number One GHG emitter in the world?
I don’t know about you, but I find magicians annoying. I mean, pulling a rabbit from a hat? I’m convinced magicians are either active or former politicians. In recent reports, I have attempted to give some kind of guidance on…
Navistar enters into strategic alliance with Volkswagen
LISLE, Ill. – Volkswagen has bought its way into the North American truck market, taking a 16.6% stake in Navistar. The strategic alliance was announced this morning. Volkswagen Truck and Bus will invest US$256 million in Navistar and will appoint…
VW to Buy Stake in Navistar, Reports Say
Published reports on Monday indicate that Volkswagen’s truck division will acquire a stake in Navistar International Corp. and sell engines to the American truck builder, according to Reuters, the Wall Street Journal and the Economic Times. The deal, which could be announced by VW and Navistar on Tuesday, would give the German-based company a foothold in North America and could threaten Cummins’ strong supplier relationship with Navistar, noted Stifel, a stock and industry analyst firm, in reacting to the reports on Monday.