Trucker on longshot quest to unseat Miss. governor
Robert Gray, the long-haul truck driver who surprised even himself by winning the Democratic nomination for Mississippi governor, was allotted 10 minutes to try to persuade state Chamber of Commerce members they should support him rather than Republica…
October preliminary net orders for Classes 5-8 improve month-over-month
COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research said that the preliminary order numbers for Classes 5-8 in October were up 14% from September 2015, but down 30% year-over-year. At 25,200 units in October, North American Class 8 net orders dropped 45% short…
Bridgestone introduces new trailer retread
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone Commercial has rolled out its new Bandag TR4.1 trailer retread. According to Bridgestone, the new retread provides dependable wear life performance for small to medium truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL) and pick-up and delivery (P&D) fleets. “When shopping for…
Trucking HR Canada names panelists speaking at 2016 Women with Drive Summit
OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada’s 2016 Women with Drive Summit will be filled with female experts in the trucking industry, according to organizers. Kelli Saunders of Morai Logistics will moderate a panel discussion that includes Andreea Crisan, chief operating…
Kriska to acquire Transpro Freight Systems
PRESCOTT, Ont. – Kriska announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire shares of Transpro Freight Systems, based in Milton, Ontario. According to the release, the transaction is set to close on November 30, 2015. Transpro…
Manitoulin Transport opens new location in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitoulin Transport announced today that it has opened a new transportation terminal in Winnipeg next to its formal terminal which is now closed. The new terminal supports the company’s growth in Western Canada, Manitoulin said. “This…
Long-time maintenance professional Terry Richardson passes away
HAMILTON, Ont. — Terry Richardson, a long-time ATSSA member and past chair of the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar, has passed away after a battle with cancer. He died Oct. 30 at the age of 63. Richardson was a millwright, welder…
US fleet sentiment remains strong
COLUMBUS, Ohio — US fleets are planning to continue ordering new equipment in 2016 at a pace similar to 2015, according to the latest Fleet Sentiment Report from CK Commercial Vehicle Research. A majority (76%) say their heavy-duty truck orders…
Trimac names new CEO
CALGARY, Alta. — Trimac’s lean approach helped it navigate a weak economy in the third quarter and improve earnings on lower revenue. The downturn in the oil and gas sector led to reduced revenue, however Trimac said it was able…
TransForce to sell its waste management segment to GFL Environmental for $800 million
MONTREAL, Que. – TransForce announced today that it has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with GFL Environmental – and will sell its waste management segment to GFL for $800 million. According to TransForce, the transaction will consist of the sale…