Salaries and Fuel Expenses Increased in Fourth Quarter
Vehicle fuel expenses increased by 17.3 percent in Q4 2011, reported Statistics Canada – probably no surprise to the majority of carriers.
Swivel Nosebox
Phillips Industries says its Sta-Dry Tracker is an innovation in electrical sockets “that will significantly upgrade and improve the connection between the tractor and trailer, saving fleets downtime and money.” As well, the company has also introduced…
Will Ontario’s Derek Martin be Named The World’s Toughest Trucker?
EIGHT IS ENOUGH: Canadian Driver Derek Martin went nose-to-nose against these other drivers for the title “World’s Toughest Trucker.” ALICE SPRINGS, AUSTRALIA – Truck Driver Derek Martin sat behind the steering wheel of the right-hand-drive Kenworth, p…
COMPETITION WATCH: Lowe’s presents allied carriers with pair of awards
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s has presented TST Overland Express and Estes Express Lines with Gold and Silver Carrier awards. Lowe’s presented the awards at its recent annual carrier conference.
BCTA commends province’s $200 million investment for highway projects
LANGLEY, B.C. — The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) has commended the province for its $200 million investment in Phase 2 of the Cariboo Connector. Plans for Phase 2 include nine new four-lane expansion projects over the next five years for…
Survey looks at fleet technology preferences
By Deborah Lockridge, Editor in Chief Fleets are increasingly looking at advanced technologies to save on fuel and improve safety and efficiency, and a recent survey of 100 top fleet managers offers some insight into their potential choices.
Motor Power Kenworth Opens New Wyoming Dealership
Motor Power Kenworth opened a new, 27,000-square-foot full service dealership in Casper, Wyo.
Motor Power Kenworth Opens New Wyoming Dealership
Motor Power Kenworth opened a new, 27,000-square-foot full service dealership in Casper, Wyo.
California Court Says Employers Must Offer 30-Minute Meal Breaks
California trucking companies will be required to give drivers a 30-minute meal period within the first five hours of driving, according to the California Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Brinker v. Superior Court.
Port Drivers for Toll Group Vote to Unionize
Toll Group in Southern California will now be one of the few U.S. harbor fleets with drivers that are unionized after a 46-15 vote last week to join the Teamsters union. The election was sanctioned by the National Labor Relations Board.