Sandy Recovery Efforts Continue as Latest Storm Moves On
Despite the arrival of another storm last night, recovery efforts from the hurricane-turned-superstorm Sandy continue throughout the Northeast, while fuel problems have a domino effect in the Southeast.
Ontario Trucking Association names new chairman, board
TORONTO, Ont. — Jeff Bryan, president and CEO of Burford, Ont.-based Jeff Bryan Transport, has been named chairman of the Ontario Trucking Association. The announcement was made at the association’s 86th annual general meeting in Toronto…
Internet Truckstop Launches Platform for RFP Process
Internet Truckstop, a Web-based freight matching service, has launched a new request for proposal suite of services that was previously not available to brokers or third-party logistic companies.
Ten sales tips from Al
TORONTO, Ont. — In 20 years of serving the trucking industry as founder and president of Trailcon Leasing, Al Boughton has learned a few things about sales and its evolving dynamics.
What will the election mean for infrastructure?
So what does Tuesday’s election mean for trucking — specifically, the need to get to work very soon on the next highway bill?
Mexican judge: Trucker can go free after paying fine
A U.S. truck driver who entered Juarez with a truckload of ammunition in April is expected to be released soon.
TA Sees 3Q Income Drop on Lower Fuel Sales
TravelCenters of America saw its profits fall by nearly $2 million in the third quarter over last year, thanks largely to lower fuel sales.
Trucking ‘Fracking’ Water
The Uinta Basin in northeastern Utah is among the places in the U.S. where natural gas is being recovered in the ongoing energy boom. As in other areas, great quantities of specially treated water are being used to liberate the gas
Ultimate Test Drive: Mack Pinnacle Part 1 – mDrive Transmission
It might be Mack’s first apearance in our Ultimate Test Drive video series, but it certainly won’t be their last judging by how much freelance trucking journalist, Jim Park, seemed to enjoy getting behind the wheel of this stunning Mack Pinnacle tractor.
Carriers discuss evolving sales processes
TORONTO, Ont. — Requests for proposals (RFPs), maligned by many motor carriers, are something the industry will have to get accustomed to, according to panelists at today’s Ontario Trucking Association convention.