Seeing Machines Launches Vision-Based Accident Avoidance
The moment an accident threat is detected, new system alerts the driver and monitoring staff through in-vehicle alarms and seat vibrations. Image: Seeing Machines Seeing Machines announced the U.S. launch of Seeing Machines Fleet, an accident-avoidance…
Quality Carriers Opts for PeopleNet Telematics for Bulk Fleet
Quality Carriers has integrated PeopleNet technology platforms into approximately 2,500 of its tank trucks.The company is a subsidiary of Quality Distribution, Inc. , which is a provider of bulk transportation services in North America. By using the Pe…
Now West Coast Port Truckers Are On Strike
NOW WEST COAST PORT TRUCKERS ARE ON STRIKE Apr. 30, 2015 BrownfieldAgNews reports: A strike by truck drivers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is renewing concerns about the United States’ reputation as a reliable supplier of agricultural good…
Carrier Centers adds Trout River trailers to line-up
WOODSTOCK, Ont. – Carriers Centers announced this week that it is adding a new trailer brand to its line-up. After recently branching out and offering tire and rims, Carrier Centers said it going back to basics and adding Canadian company…
Striking L.A. port truck drivers take picket line to rail yard
Striking port truckers seeking recognition as employees rather than as independent contractors for their companies picketed a rail yard on Wednesday as they called again on the mayors of Los Angeles and Long Beach to weigh in on drivers’ behalf. Hundre…
Jordan’s overland trade largely paralyzed by rebel border attacks from Syria, Iraq
Jordan’s overland trade has largely been paralyzed by recent border attacks from insurgents in neighbouring Syria and Iraq – a spillover of regional turmoil threatening a close Western ally that has thus far succeeded in fending off Islamic militants. …
Jordan’s overland trade paralyzed by Iraq, Syria border woes
In this picture taken on Sunday, April 26, 2015, a woman walks through lines of trailer trucks sitting idle at the Jaber border crossing between Jordan and Syria north of Mafraq. Jordan’s overland trade has largely been paralyzed by recent border attac…
Trucker arrested with drug pills
KUWAIT CITY, April 29: A Pakistani truck driver was arrested at Abdali border checkpoint for attempting to smuggle five kilograms of hashish and 20,000 narcotic pills into the country. According to security sources, the custom officers at Abdali border…
Total freight costs continue to rise
TORONTO, Ont. – The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 2.2% from January to February according to results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). In addition, the base rate index increased by 2.6%…
Passerby alerts family of 6 to fire
It’s the kindness of strangers, of friends, of family, of community that weaves its way through the story of the house fire at 2518 County Road 8 NW in Chatham Township very early Wednesday morning. Shane Jurgens, owner of SJ Roofing, long-time Maple L…