Surry graduates 10th class of truck drivers –
Eleven students recently received certificates for completing the nine-week Truck Driver Training Program that is a collaborative effort between Surry Community College and Caldwell Community College. The graduates are, front row, from left, Sherri Cha…
Earnings Watch: ODFL, Heartland, P.A.M. See Lower Earnings
Trucking companies in both the less-than-truckload and truckload sectors reported lower second quarter profits on Thursday morning due in part to the sluggish economy during the period as well as downward pressure on freight rates. Less-than-truckload …
Detroit DD5 to be offered in Freightliner M2 106
New engine offers longer service intervals, improved fuel economy, Daimler claims
PMTC conference sets record numbers
The 2016 annual conference of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) took place in June, and once again proved itself to be the single best educational and networking forum for the private trucking community. This year also saw…
Technology can’t give a pat on the back
Technology is a wonderful thing. We can’t get by without it in today’s world. But those of us who find ourselves “managed” by that technology would like to try. The problem with truck driving and using technology to measure the…
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van to be ‘Made in the USA’
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Mercedes-Benz Vans USA broke the ground of its new Sprinter plant in North Charleston, S.C. July 27, marking the beginning of the company’s efforts to construct its popular van model on American soil. An extension of its…
In conversation with Daimler leader Wolfgang Bernhard
STUTTGART, Germany — North America has proved a disappointing truck market so far this year with the most recent Class 8 intake standing at a multi-year low. Wolfgang Bernhard, member of the Board of Management and responsible for Daimler AG’s…
CargoNet reveals cargo theft trends for Q2 2016
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — In 2016’s second quarter CargoNet’s Command Center logged 297 reports of cargo theft, identity theft, vehicle theft, and other criminal intelligence matters relating to the United States and Canadian supply chain. Of those incidents, 192 involved…
New clean diesel technology results in fewer emissions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The introduction of more advanced diesel truck engines, innovative emissions control systems, and cleaner diesel fuel over the past decade have resulted in major improvements in air quality and fuel efficiency, according to new research compiled by…
Planning to exit the stage
The other day I had the pleasure of speaking to a client who has been with us since 1995. At one time I was his account manager and dealt with him on a regular basis. I happened to answer the…