Pulling trucker from burning rig among heroic acts 200 Club of Hunterdon praises
Dragging a trucker from his burning rig. Rescuing a woman trapped in her car in flood waters.
LTL total freight costs stabilize
TORONTO, Ont. – The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers went up by 2.6% in March when compared to February, according to the results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index. The Base Rate Index also increased…
Kenworth dealership in Quebec relocates
AMOS, Que. — Kenworth dealer Centre du Camion Amos has relocated. The new dealership has moved to a new 37,000-square-foot facility near the intersection of Quebec Routes 109 and 111 in Amos. “We’re pleased to offer this new site so…
Spot Market Flatbed, Reefer Rates Edge Higher
Rates in two out of the three major spot market freight sectors posted slight gains over the past week while remaining in a holding pattern for dry vans. Both reefers and flatbeds each gained 0.5% from May 17 through May 23 compared to the previous wee…
Bendix employees help build home for trucker in need
ELYRIA, Ohio – When the industry gives back to its truckers, it’s a beautiful thing. On May 22, more than 120 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems employees rolled up their sleeves to help build the walls of a house for a…
Trailer Wizards appoints new senior service manager
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Trailer Wizards has announced today that Gary Nippard has been appointed its new senior service manager for the Mississauga and Gormley, Ont. operations. With 20 years of service management experience, he will be in charge of the…
Giti Tire Expands Into Southeast Asia
Giti Tire launched its Giti Brand commercial tire products in Southeast Asia at the Malaysia International Bus, Truck and Components Expo. The company exhibited several tires for the region include two combi-road tires the GAL836 and GDL636.
Love’s offering tire inflation service while drivers fuel
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Love’s Travel Stop is now offering a new tire inflation and inspection service, while drivers fuel up. Love’s TirePass is now available at 75 Love’s Travel Stop locations, with the remainder of those that have truck…
Three ways the Best Fleets to Drive For are dealing with the driver shortage
TORONTO, Ont. — Being recognized as one of the Top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For in North America doesn’t mean a carrier is completely insulated from the driver shortage. Only 38% of the Top 20 fleets indicated to the…
Drivers for ‘Best Fleets’ continue to earn more, drive less
TORONTO, Ont. — Professional drivers working for the Best Fleets to Drive For made more money on fewer miles last year. That’s one of the trends identified through the evaluation process conducted by CarriersEdge while administering the Truckload Carriers Association’s…