More truck drivers needed in Quebec
Quebec’s Trucking Association estimates 52,000 truckers will need to be hired across the province over the next four years. President Marc Cadieux believes the prices of transported goods such as food will increase with fewer trucks on the road.
Retired truck drivers facing significant cuts in pensions
By LOU WILIN Staff Writer Retired truck driver John Fredritz’s pension could be cut by 53 percent, to $1,335 per month, as early as July.
Corvallis, Ore. Switches to Renewable Diesel
Another West Coast fleet has decided to switch to renewable diesel for its fleet vehicles. The City of Corvallis, Ore., will begin using renewable diesel this summer for one-third of its fleet.
Nissan Announces Pricing for Gasoline Titan XD
Nissan announced pricing for the new 2016 V-8 gasoline engine-equipped TITAN XD crew cab models. It has starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $35,290 for the base trim level.The top-end Platinum Reserve 4×4 grade has an MSRP of $55,520.
CVSA Sets International Roadcheck Dates for June
During International Roadcheck, about 10,000 CVSA-certified local, state, provincial and federal inspectors will perform truck and bus inspections across North America. Inspectors will conduct compliance, enforcement and educational initiatives aimed a…
Omnitracs Updates Roadnet Transportation Suite
Omnitracs has released Roadnet Transportation Suite version 3.7.4, with added functionality, new features and enhancements to the suite’s FleetLoader, MobileCast and Roadnet products. The latest version of Roadnet Transportation Suite enables drivers t…
Final mile group needs donations to bring murdered trucker’s body home
Robert Palm, CEO of truckersfinalmile.org , a recognized charity designed to reunite truck drivers and their families in the event of death, debilitating injury or serious illness, said Thursday that his organization hoped to be able to transport the b…
Low Crude Prices Affecting Investment for Future Oil Security
Because the current low crude oil prices are making it unattractive for companies to make “upstream investments” in getting crude out of the ground, it could spell trouble for oil security and oil and fuel prices down the road, according to an executiv…
Supermarket Driver is First Woman to Win Maryland Trucking Award
The Maryland Motor Truck Association named Annette Womack, a driver for Giant Food, its 2015 Driver of the Year. Womack is the first woman to be recognized with the award since the organization was founded in 1935.
Register for Truck World today
TORONTO, Ont. – Carriers, suppliers, and trucking enthusiasts will gather together on April 14-16 at the International Centre for Canada’s national truck show –Truck World – hosted by Newcom Business Media. The biennial event is expected to attract more than…