Cargo Vans Update: Business thriving, though some casualties
Like most commercial truck sectors, sales of full-size cargo vans and walk-in vans are thriving and even booming – but there are casualties. The electric truck business, while still viable, is taking a hit, with two suppliers in financial straits.
New trucking HR organization takes shape
OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) will fold next year, and in its place will be the newly formed Trucking Human Resources Canada.
Gabriel Announces Pending Change in Ownership
Ride Control LLC, which supplies Gabriel brand light vehicle and heavy-duty OE and aftermarket shocks and struts, is being sold by OpenGate Capital to MAT Holdings Inc.
Why the CB radio is entrenched in trucking culture
The modern trucker has an array of communications technology at his or her fingertips. I’ve heard one estimate that half of long-distance drivers carry laptops, 80-90% have cell phones, and some even pack iPhones.
Prime Drivers Compete in Olympic Distance Triathlon
Driving tanker, flatbed, and refrigerated trailers, seven Prime drivers recently arrived in Anderson, S.C., to compete in the Revolution 3 Olympic-distance triathlon relay and aquabike.
Diesel and Gasoline Prices Continue Decline
Once again this week, the price of diesel and gasoline at the pump saw a decrease over last week’s prices. Nationally, the average price for a gallon of diesel fell 8.6 cents to rest at $4.03.
Paccar revamps engine line for 2013
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Paccar has introduced a new line of engines for 2013, which it says opens the door to new applications and provides improved performance.
Maker of waste heat recovery-powered APU appoints first board
BOLTON, Ont. — EnerMotion, the small Canadian firm looking to commercialize an auxiliary power unit (APU) that runs off waste heat recovery, has announced the formation of its first board of directors.
Two More Carriers Get Cross-Border Approval
Two more motor carriers from Mexico have received operating authority to participate in the cross-border pilot program.
Superstorm Sandy makes local commute dicey
Mid-Michigan braces for the local impact caused by former Hurricane Sandy, now a superstorm that stretches all the way from the Atlantic right here to our back yard.