SAF-Holland reveals Parts on Demand electronic parts catalogue

LAS VEGAS, Nev. –To help modernize the way parts are ordered, SAF-Holland has brought digital life to its parts catalogue. At its press event at the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas, SAF-Holland introduced its aftermarket Parts on Demand

TMC to Hold Fuel Efficient Tire Discussion at Annual Meeting

Members of the Technology and Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations will discuss fuel efficient tires and whether they actually save money at the organization’s 2015 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Expo. Between 30% and…

Canadian General Freight Index ticks up a notch in November

TORONTO, Ont. — Freight costs in Canada continued to rise in November, up 1% compared to October results. The Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicated the base rate went up 1.6% compared to October. Average fuel surcharges assessed by carriers

Trison Tarps brings on Rock Hard Liners

BRANTFORD, Ont. — Trison Tarps continues to grow, most recently adding Rock Hard Liners to its stable. “With a focus on excelling in customer service, Trison Tarps now has the ability to offer a one-stop location for tarping and liner

Bestpass achieves record growth, eyes Canadian expansion

ALBANY, N.Y. — Expansion into the Canadian market helped toll management company Bestpass to achieve record growth in 2014. It added more than 500 new accounts over the year and saw a 40% increase in service revenue. It also formed

Driver turnover edges up at large US truckload fleets

ARLINGTON, Va. — Driver turnover at large US truckload fleets crept up 1% to an annualized rate of 97% in the third quarter of 2014. “Driver turnover, which is a good barometer of the driver market, remains high,” said Bob

Nevada Working on Freight Transportation Plan

The Nevada Department of Transportation has announced it will put together a plan for making enhancements to the state’s transportation system when it comes to moving freight It will bring together transportation and freight stakeholders across the sta…