Sonim’s new phones flaunt smarts and toughness
TORONTO, Ont. – If your smartphone can’t handle the harsh grind of your demanding day-to-day life, Sonim Technologies’ XP7 or XP5 could be the answer you’ve been looking for. Built to be tough enough for the harshest of conditions, Sonim’s…
New floor mats are a ‘no-brainer’
BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. – Minimizer has released two new additions to its custom molded floor mat line – the Freightliner Coronado (model years 2010-16) and the Freightliner 122SD. “These mats put that dirt and mud just where they’re supposed to…
National conversation on truck parking shortages seeks solutions
The Department of Transportation has convened the National Truck Parking Coalition to help find a solution to the truck parking shortage. EDITOR’S NOTE: Gregory Nadeau is the administrator of the Federal Highway Administration.
FMCSA’s Final Rule to prohibit coercion
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced today the publication of a Final Rule that prohibits coercion and helps to safeguard commercial truck and bus drivers from being compelled to violate federal safety regulations.…
ISAAC Instruments holds user conference
CHAMBLEY, Que. – ISAAC Instruments held the first user conference for its clients in the transportation industry on November 19. The conference took place at the Hotel Mortagne in Boucherville, Que. and focused on the company’s mobile communication solution – ISAAC InControl.…
Truckers, unions mired in legal fight
In March, those same seven truck drivers went to work for a sister company, Speedway Construction Products, which had a labor contract with the International Association of Machinists Local 2569.
Why don’t women become truckers?
All over the world it’s the same – a woman driving a lorry gets funny looks and has to listen to unfunny jokes. It’s a career women are not expected to choose, it seems, and often one they don’t even consider.
Thanksgiving truckers: Holiday spent on the road
Not the reality most people face, but for Paul and Kathleen Sakis, it’s become the norm, “You have your thoughts about spending Thanksgiving with your family that’s for sure,” Paul Sakis said. “But you know you reflect on the ones that you did though.”
Truck drivers rally at Port Metro Vancouver entrance in Vancouver. Postmedia Network
Lower Mainland truckers are once again threatening to go on strike after a portion of their members have already walked out on one employer – Port Transport – alleging their employers have refused to sit down to establish contracts. These contracts, sa…
Trucks and equipment up for bid at December auction
TORONTO, Ont. – In the market for a new truck? If so, Ritchie Bros. may have the perfect set of wheels for you. The world’s largest industrial auctioneer will be selling over 2,100 trucks, along with various types of equipment…