CargoNet offers tips on theft prevention over the holidays
TORONTO, Ont. — CargoNet is warning trucking companies that cargo thieves will remain active during the holiday season, and has provided 11 tips to reduce the risk of being victimized.
US truck tonnage rebounds in November
ARLINGTON, Va. — US for-hire truck tonnage rebounded in November, with a 3.7% gain that erased a loss of the same amount in October.
Kenworth Employees Donate Nearly 7,500 Pounds of Food To Northwest Harvest
Kenworth employees at the company’s headquarters in Kirkland, Wash., recently conducted a food drive that resulted in a donation of nearly 7,500 pounds of food to Northwest Harvest.
UPS readies for record-breaking shipment volumes Thursday
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — This week marks the busiest of the year for UPS, which estimates it will deliver 28 million packages on Thursday alone, the busiest day of the holiday season and also the busiest in UPS history.
JX Truck Center Opens New Dealership
JX Truck Center is open for business at its new facility in Kronenwetter, Wis., approximately six miles south of its previous location.
Stobart truckers’ charity Christmas song is iTunes download hit
Eddie Stobart’s Christmas crooners are chart-toppers just hours after launching their bid to land the festive number one.
Outlook for Canadian transportation and warehousing sectors stronger than other industries
OTTAWA, Ont. — Weak economic growth is slowing demand for air, truck, rail and water transportation, but industry profitability will rise by 30% this year to $6 billion thanks to better cost control and rising transportation prices.
TruckPro Acquires Carolina Rim and Wheel Co.
TruckPro LLC has completed the purchase of Carolina Rim and Wheel Co. The acquisition includes the five CRW store operations across the Carolinas and Georgia.
Diesel Prices Drop Again
Gasoline and diesel prices fell again this week, marking the third straight week in December the prices at the pump have gone down.
Navistar sells stake in joint venture with Mahindra in India
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar has announced it is selling its stake in a joint venture with Indian truck maker Mahindra & Mahindra. Mahindra plans to purchase Navistar’s share of the venture for US$33 million.