Canada’s top 100 carriers: 2015
When Today’s Trucking’s researchers began surveying for-hire carriers across Canada in preparation for this year’s Top 100 list, many of the respondents answered the questions: “Do you intend to increase the size of your fleet in 1015?” and “Do you int…
New truck orders remain strong through February
Preliminary data shows February was another strong month for Class 8 truck orders, coming in at about 31,000 units. February order activity was 12% below January’s numbers but at a more reasonable, seasonal level than in the past four months,…
Managing tires: the 5,000-foot approach
How you manage your tire program isn’t as important as what you get out of the management exercise. Really sophisticated management tools and practices will produce tons of information.
Teletrac Merges with Navman Wireless
Teletrac and Navman Wireless have merged into a single telematics company, the two recently announced. The combined company will be run by a management team selected from both Teletrac and Navman Wireless.
Slip Sliding Along
It’s amazing how we come up with answers when we don’t have any data to support them. I suppose it’s a human condition to want an answer, and so many things appear reasonable when viewed from an incomplete perspective. It…
Kenworth offers heavier-duty front axle on T370
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Kenworth has announced availability of a heavier front axle for its T370 Class 7 truck. Customers can now choose between 18,000- and 20,000-lb axles. “The Kenworth T370 is already an extremely versatile truck, but now with the…
KW T370
Titanium Group buys Muskoka Transport
WOODBRIDGE, Ont. — Titanium Transportation Group has announced its acquisition of Muskoka Transport. Muskoka is based in Bracebridge, Ont. with additional terminals in Barrie and Bolton, Ont. It provides flatbed freight and van shipping services with more than 100 power…
Manufacturers voice concerns about Phase 2 of GHG regs
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — With a proposed rulemaking for the second phase of the joint EPA/NHTSA greenhouse gas/fuel economy standards for heavy trucks expected this month, some manufacturers are concerned about what’s to come. The new standards will take effect on…
Crashes are the leading cause of on-the-job death for truck drivers in the US
Our nation depends on truck drivers to deliver goods and services safely and efficiently. Yet, crashes involving large trucks continue to take a toll on truck drivers, their passengers, other road users, businesses, and the community.