I-40 crash was 5th fatal head-on in area in 3 years
KNOXVILLE, Tenn – The fiery head-on collision that killed two people early Wednesday on Interstate 40 near downtown marks the fifth fatal crash involving a wrong-way driver along the same four-mile stretch since March 2013, police records show. The lat…
TransCore’s Canadian freight volumes increase
TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics revealed today that volumes for Canadian and cross-border loads stayed strong through the second quarter of 2016. Compared to last month, volumes were flat, down marginally by two percent month-over-month. Year-over-year volumes were lower…
Tread Depth Violations Highlight Tire-Focused Roadcheck
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Roadcheck inspection blitz this year focused on tires, and an analysis of inspection data shows that tread depth was by far the most common violation cited. This year, RoadCheck was conducted June 7-9.
What makes Canada different from the United States?
I recently had a client visit here from the United States. After a long discussion, I gleaned the following. It’s not just the weather that’s cooler in Canada. He made some observations. You live next door to a clean-cut, quiet…
Teletrac launches new fleet management platform
GLENVIEW, Ill. — Teletrac Navman released its latest software platform called Teletrac Navman Director this week. The platform is now available worldwide and it intelligently tracks assets and collects valuable data to meet a range of business needs and to drive…
Nexiq Technologies rolls out eTechnician software combo
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — Nexiq Technologies rolled out the latest release of eTechnician recently, which now includes two PC-based software applications— eTechnician Heavy Duty Standard (HDS) and eTechnician Light and Medium Truck (LMT). The company said in a release that the…
Maxion Wheels rolls out five-year warranty on on commercial vehicle steel wheels
NOVI, Mich. — Maxion Wheels announced recently that it is introducing a five-year standard warranty with its MaxCoat Extra multi-layer finish on the company’s hub-piloted single and wide-base tubeless disc steel wheels sold in North America. The MaxCoat Extra multi-layer finish…
ATA ‘s Spear Announces New Senior Leadership
The American Trucking Associations has named four executives to new senior leadership positions, according to the federation’s new president and CEO, Chris Spear, as part of an “ongoing transition.” “ATA is embarking on a transition and driving in a new direction, one I am proud to lead and prouder still to have these fine individuals and all the ATA staff play a part in,” said Spear.
Dana Holding Corp. to change name to Dana Incorporated
MAUMEE, Ohio — Dana Holding Corp. announced this week that beginning August 1, it will change the company name to Dana Incorporated. Dana says that this change was made to better reflect how the company conducts its business in the global…
TransForce posts Q2 results
MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce’s Q2 earnings were affected by the slowing Canadian economy and weakness in the North American freight market. The company reported adjusted net income of $54.9 million compared to $66.6 million over the same period last year.…