Day of appreciation for those overlooked on the road
A day of appreciation for those you may not think about much, except when you’re on the road. Tilford Port of Entry celebrated truck drivers today with their annual Trucker Appreciation Day.
For Hire on eBay: Trucker Driven by Passion for Service
The driver shortage issue may be a thorn to the trucking industry, but it puts drivers in a bit of a power position to make their services available to the highest bidder. “Truck Driver, 4.2 Million Safe Miles, Proprietor of a Public Charity” is the he…
Economic Watch: Leading Economic Index Points to Slow Growth
A measure of the health of the nation’s economy and where it’s headed moved slightly higher, but one analyst says the rate of growth remains unimpressive. The Conference Board said on Friday its Leading Economic Index increased 0.1% to 123.7, following…
‘Eyebrow-raising’ data points seen in August Class 8 orders
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research has reported final numbers for August’s truck order activity, with Class 8 orders coming in at 20,200 units. Classes 5-7 orders were nearly 17,900. Kenny Vieth, ACT’s resident and senior analyst, noted that August Class…
Northern Ontario International dealerships rebrand
SUDBURY, Ont. — Nickel City International and Timmins International have rebranded as Tru-Nor Truck Centres, to celebrate their northern heritage. The dealer network also welcomed a new location in Sault Ste. Marie to the family. “This is a logical next…
Bison driver recognized for heroics
GIMLI, Man. — Bison Transport driver Jason Levreault has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) after helping a fellow driver following a serious accident. The incident happened Feb. 17 2015, when Levreault was driving east…
Can This Smartphone App Replace CB Radio?
The makers of TruckChat say their phone app is “like having a free digital CB,” but does it live up to that claim? “Yes and no,” says TeleType Chief Developer Edward Friedman. “The CB radio has a very small radius.
Industry mentor Stan Morris passes away
HAMILTON, Ont. — Long-time industry veteran and mentor to many, Stan Morris, has passed away. Morris was born in Montreal in July, 1944. At the age of seven his family moved to Toronto. Morris dropped out of school at the…
GHG Phase 2 Proposal More Stringent than Originally Believed
Daimler says it’s $30 million SuperTruck does not meet EPA’s Phase 2 GHG reduction demands. Photo by Jim Park Industry is finally hearing some frank discussion about Phase 2 of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction proposal.
Trailer Wizards names new Calgary branch manager
CALGARY, Alta. — Trailer Wizards has named Tim Tymko branch manager of its Calgary customer care centre. Tymko is charged with growing the Calgary and southern Alberta markets for Trailer Wizards and managing the branch’s sales and maintenance operations, the…