Trailer Wizards teams up with Lethbridge Truck Terminals to expand service in Alberta
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Trailer Wizards announced today that it has joined forces with Lethbridge Truck Terminals (LTT) and is adding a new trailer pick-up and drop-off location in Lethbridge, Alberta. This location is just five minutes from the Crowsnest Highway at…
FMCSA hosts webinar on large truck and bus crash facts
TORONTO, Ont. — During a webinar today titled, “2014 Large Truck and Bus Crash Overview Facts” representatives from the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration explained to attendees its research findings on commercial vehicle accident trends in…
European Sprinter Gets 990-Pound GVW Boost
Mercedes-Benz Vans has boosted the available gross vehicle weight rating of its European Sprinter by 990 pounds, to 5.5 metric tons or 12,122 pounds. The Stuttgart, Germany-based builder also said it has raised power ratings for its engines.
Pick My Load launches Web site that connects shippers and carriers
MONTREAL, Que. — A new Web site called www.pickmyload.ca that connects shippers, fleet managers and owner/operators is set to launch on June 21, 2016. Pick My Load calls itself a transport on demand solution, that links shippers, who post…
Trucking HR Canada to help industry create more accurate driver job ads
OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada is introducing a new series of tools to help truck driving become a skilled occupation under Canada’s National Occupational Classification. Truck driving is currently listed under the NOC as a “low-skilled” career even though…
Paccar Parts names East Penn Manufacturing Co. Supplier of the Year for second year in a row
RENTON, Wash.– Paccar Parts has named East Penn Manufacturing Company the 2015 Supplier of the Year for North America for its outstanding supplier performance and superior customer satisfaction. Generally, the award recognizes suppliers who demonstrate excellence in operational efficiency, retail sales…
FedEx Gets Final OK to Buy DHL Express
Now that the government of China has unconditionally approved FedEx Corp.’s intended acquisition of TNT Express N.V. , the massive deal is on track to close by June 30, according to the two firms. It was just over a year ago that FedEx announced its in…
Fred Meyer Calls for Up to 500,000 Gallons of RNG
Fred Meyer Stores, a division of The Kroger Co., announced an agreement with Clean Energy calling for up to 500,000 gallons of Redeem renewable natural gas fuel for its fleet of 40 LNG trucks based out of its Clackamas, Ore., distribution center. Fred …
Hawaii Gas Signs with Clean Energy Fuels
Clean Energy Fuels Corp., will provide liquefied natural gas to Hawaii Gas, the State of Hawaii’s only franchised gas utility. The recently announced contract and agreement are consistent with the state’s intent to reduce its reliance on imported crude…
Trucking Alliance urges Congress not to – codify’ any portion of HOS
The Alliance for Driver Safety & Security, better known as The Trucking Alliance, has told Congress that lawmakers should refrain from codifying any portion of the Hours of Service rule. That action would prevent the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Ad…