Earnings Watch: TravelCenters Posts Near $10 Million Loss
Lower fuel prices propelled truckstop operator TravelCenters of America LLC from a profit to a loss in the first quarter of the year, but that’s not keeping it from going ahead with expansion plans. The parent to TA truckstops, Petro Stopping Centers a…
Canadian freight volumes drop in April
TORONTO, Ont. — Volumes for Canadian and cross-border loads slowed in April after three consecutive months of improvement according to TransCore Link Logistics. This slowdown in April is typical, TransCore said. Compared to last month, volumes receded 12%. Year-over-year volumes…
PMTC makes a donation to help Fort Mac wildfire victims, asks members to do the same
MILTON, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) is challenging its members to help those affected by the Fort McMurray wildfire that continues to burn and spread. The PMTC itself has donated $2,000 to help the victims…
PIT Group adds VIP Day, Fleet Forum to annual Energotest
MONTREAL, Que. – PIT group announced today that it’s adding a special VIP Day and Fleet Forum to its annual spring Energotest this year. The VIP Day will be by invitation only for select Canadian and US operations and the…
Goodyear rolls out new Marathon tire line
AKRON, Ohio – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company revealed three new tires to assist in long haul operations by lowering cost with more miles to removal. Goodyear says its new mid-tier Marathon line, the Marathon LHS, Marathon LHD and…
Changes underway for truck drivers
More stringent medical certifications, entry-level rules and electronic driver logs are contributing to a shortage of commercial truck drivers. Professionals in the trucking field updated members of the Manufacturers and Employers Association on recent…
Truck driver slain in road rage shooting on Interstate 10 in Jacksonville
Police were searching for a semi-tractor trailer truck driver who shot and killed another trucker in an apparent road range incident Saturday afternoon while both were driving east on Interstate 10 about a half-mile west of Chaffee Road on Jacksonville…
Willy’s Trucking sets up donation stations to help victims of Fort Mac wildfire
EDMONTON, Alta. – Willy’s Trucking has partnered with local organizations to set up donation stations in Peace River and Grande Prairie, Alta. to help victims of the Fort McMurray, Alta. wildfire. “We have team members from Willy’s Trucking spending their…
Day-Cab Fleets Are Missing Out on Aerodynamic Benefits
Most of today’s long-haul tractors are equipped with aerodynamic devices that can bring up to 30% fuel improvements over previous generations however, day-cabs can also realize the benefits of drag reduction, according to the latest Confidence Report f…
Inland Kenworth Opens $23 Million Dealership
The truck dealership group Inland Kenworth has opened a new $23 million dealership in Phoenix, Ariz., as part of an 83-acre business park with a truck stop, truck wash, and trailer dealership. The 110,000-square-foot dealership features a 47-bay servic…