Vik Gupta joins Pride Group Enterprises
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Vikas Gupta has joined Pride Group Enterprises as its new senior vice-president for sales and operations. Gupta previously served as a top sales associate for Arrow Truck Sales, where he won many awards and was a member…
Tonnage Index Jumps in July, Second Highest on Record
The American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index jumped 2.8% in July, following a revised drop of 0.4% during June. In July, the seasonally adjusted index equaled 135.0 , the second highest level on record.
Suit Alleges Defective CNG Equipment Caused Truck to Burn
The user of a natural gas-powered road tractor is suing the manufacturers of the vehicle, the engine and the fuel tanks after the unit caught fire and exploded on Interstate 81 in early January. Volvo, the truck builder, denies it is at fault, and says…
Father and son duo win spot in 2016 Wowtrucks calendar
RED DEER, Alta. — You’re not seeing double – Dean and Ryan Hastie both won a spot in the 2016 Wowtrucks calendar after showcasing their twin 2015 Peterbilt 389s at the Alberta Big Rig Weekend in Red Deer. The founder…
Wife of killed trucker speaks of her pain
The widow of an Adelaide truck driver who was killed because of his boss’s negligence says her life will never be the same. Trucking company boss Peter Colbert has been convicted of the manslaughter of father-of-three Robert Brinson for failing to repa…
Kenworth’s advanced charge start up system now in production
KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth announced today that its advanced charge start system is now in production. The ultracapacitor-based Maxwell Engine Start Module (ESM) is a factory-installed option for new Kenworth T680s and T880s. The module is dedicated to start the…
Truckload Rates Rising Rapidly, Intermodal Lagging
Truckload shipping rates continue to rise while intermodal shipping continues to get cheaper, according to two of the latest monthly readings, while a wider report of freight transportation showed its seasonal lull. The Cass Truckload Linehaul Index in…
Trucker Safety and You
One of the points I make in Out of Sight is that the impact of industrial production is shouldered almost entirely by workers because when consumers get exposed to pesticides, for example, they are angry and empowered to demand changes. This is one rea…
School Bus and School Loading and Unloading Zones
If You’re Dropping Off Schools often have very specific drop-off procedures for the school year. Make sure you know them for the safety of all kids. More children are hit by cars near schools than at any other location, according…
Convoy countdown
Autumn is the season of heavy scarves, leaves changing colour, and pumpkin-flavoured everything. But for the trucking world, autumn is convoy season.