Diesel Cheaters Shouldn’t Prosper
Volkswagen has dug itself a huge hole. It’s quite clear that the European car maker used specially-designed software to fool the EPA into thinking that it’s diesel engines were USA-compliant. The scandal will no-doubt cost VW billions, and may be…
ConMet Names New Marketing and Strategy Executive
Truck component supplier Consolidated Metco has named Beto Dantas as its new vice president of marketing, strategy, and innovation, the company announced. In his new role, Dantas will analyze and implement new business opportunities that align with Con…
Dr. Trucker™ Entertains Children While Helping Drivers on the Side
Atlanta, Georgia – Childhood memories – everyone is fond of them. Moments of playing in the meadow while the sun shines brightly in the sky.
Memorial pays tribute to trucker killed in fiery I-10 crash
It is a simple memorial really. Two black and white photographs of his smiling face with an artificial flower arrangement between them.
September trailer orders exceed expectations: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trailer orders came in significantly above expectations in September at 34,700 units, according to FTR. The month’s order total was 48% above August and 8% better than last September’s. Trailer orders have not totaled 338,000 units over…
TransForce exits rig-moving business, grows Q3 revenue
MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce grew revenue and net income in the third quarter and announced it is discontinuing its rig-moving division. Those assets will be sold or redeployed elsewhere, TransForce announced today in its earnings release. ”TransForce’s relentless focus on…
Bending the rules of supply and demand
With all the air conditioners now in hibernation and the furnaces about to click on – ready to begin their trudge until April – we are now in the shoulder period of little requirement for cooling or heating. The same…
Lifting the ban on U.S. crude exports
Depending on how fast they are turning, revolving doors can be dangerous – Unless you get your timing right, you may miss the chance to get in as well as get out. Such is the case I am seeing now…
18 Wheels of Christmas accepting food donations in Western Canada
CALGARY, Alta. – The 18 Wheels of Christmas campaign is once again accepting donations for food banks in Western Canada. The campaign kicked off on October 1 this year, and its purpose is to fill several decorated trailers from top…
America’s Road Team Wins Health Trucker Challenge at MCE
“This challenge was a fun way to bring attention to truck driver health by taking an everyday activity that we take for granted, walking, and making it into a competition,” said America’s Road Team Captain The America’s Road Team Captains successfully …