US fleet exec takes safety message to Congress
ARLINGTON, Va. — Jim Mullen, executive vice-president and general counsel of Werner Enterprises, addressed the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation’s subcommittee on surface transportation, to highlight some of the industry’s safety initiatives. “The trucking industry is justifiably proud of its…
Healthy Fleet Challenge Week four results
TORONTO, Ont. – Canada has been walking circles around its American counterparts – in the Healthy Fleet Challenge, at least. This week, all fleets in the Top 5 were Canadian. Though the month isn’t quite over yet, we’ve compiled the…
West Coast Problems Cause Georgia Ports See More Freight
Marine ports in Georgia ended 2014 with growth in all cargo sectors, including a 10.2% increase in twenty-foot equivalent container units, and a 7.4% increase in total tonnage, according to new figures released by the Georgia Ports Authority. A busy De…
Freightliner adds options to Class 6/7 M2
PORTLAND, Ore. — Freightliner says new options are now available for order on its Class 6/7 M2, enhancing fuel economy, driver retention and professional image. “We know our medium-duty customers want options that enhance productivity, efficiency and driver recruitment, and…
Scout Logistics channels Leaf fan frustrations to raise funds
TORONTO, Ont. — A Toronto freight transportation company is looking to harness Leafs fans’ frustrations and turn them into something positive. Scout Logistics has launched a Not In Our Lifetime campaign. It’s asking people to take a selfie of themselves…
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Peterbilt sees increased demand for Model 320
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt says its Model 320 low-cab forward truck achieved record production in 2014, with more than 1,600 units built. That’s a 12% increase from the previous year. The specialty truck is used in refuse operations and concrete…
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Meritor Announces Program to Support Soldiers
Shoes for Soldiers is how Meritor is describing its new effort to help severely wounded, injured or ill veterans become leaders in business, government and their communities by contributing a percentage of its remanufactured brake shoe sales to the Wya…