Navistar partners with EcoMotors to commercialize ‘game changing’ engine design
WARRENVILLE, Ill. — Navistar International has partnered with EcoMotors International to further develop a new engine design that the companies claim will revolutionize the diesel engine landscape. [Full Story]
Driver recruiting sessions to be held in Brantford
BRANTFORD, Ont. — Trucking companies from across North America will be actively recruiting both new and experienced professional drivers at the Best Western Brant Park Inn March 3. The event, hosted by Shaun David Truck Driving School, will… [Full S…
Univ of Illinois researchers exploring concepts for safe, self-healing Li-ion batteries
Scanning electron microscope image of polyethylene microcapsules spin coated onto Li-ion battery anode. These microcapsules are thermally triggered during thermal runaway conditions and infuse the anode shutting down ion transport and preventing li…
ATA Supports Hand-Held Phone Ban for Truck Drivers
American Trucking Associations has told the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that it supports the proposed ban on hand-held phone use by commercial vehicle drivers.
FedEx Express adds early morning delivery
FedEx Express is adding nationwide, early-morning delivery service of air freight shipments, starting Feb.
Energy and the New America – all of it.
Isn’t it time to break out of this old box?
Why not build NAFTA around energy independence for the Americas?
OK. I’m talking out of my ass. I know little of NAFTA. Nevertheless, Jim Cramer’s recent rant about oil has ignited my tangentially-driven imag…
TransForce Completes Acquisition of Dynamex
Canadian trucking firm TransForce Inc. has completed its acquisition of logistics and delivery firm Dynamex Inc., Dynamex said Wednesday.
Exercise Product: Sandbell
HyperWear’s SandBell is an all-in-one cross between a sandbag, dumbbell, barbell, grip bag, medicine ball, slam ball, balance pad and kettle bell, the company says. It is designed for stabilization and better grip strength. The SandBell is made of neoprene and filled with soft sand that can be thrown, stepped on and kicked to help […]
Transportation companies listed among Canada’s 50 best managed
TORONTO, Ont. — A trio of transportation companies have made the prestigious list of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for 2010. 4Refuel of Langley, B.C., Groupe Robert of Rougemont, Que., and TransX Group of Companies of Winnipeg, Man. each… [Full…
Existing Home Sales Hit 8-Month High
Existing home sales rose 2.7% in January to the highest level in eight months, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday.