Trailer Wizards sets up shop in Newfoundland
ST. JOHN’S, Nfld. — Trailer Wizards has opened up shop in St John’s, Nfld., having partnered with an existing trailer maintenance and repair shop, Reefer Repair. Officials say the partnership will allow Newfoundland customers to both purchase… [Full…
University of the Aftermarket to Offer Week-Long Leadership Development Program
The University of the Aftermarket announced a new leadership development program for early- to mid-career manufacturing, distribution, service and fleet professionals in the commercial vehicle industry.
Turkish city counts cost of Syrian violence
Syrian expatriate Omar Mushaweh, a Saudi Arabia citizen of Syrian origin, looks out of his tent in the Turkish-Syrian border town of Kilis, Gaziantep province, January 13, 2012.
COMPETITION WATCH: Bison wins pair of awards from Walmart Canada
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Bison Transport has won a pair of awards from Walmart Canada: the Overall Store Delivery Carrier of the Year award and the Shining Star Award. Bison was recognized at the Annual Walmart Canada Carrier Awards banquet in… [Full Story]
Freight Wing launches next generation AeroFlex side skirts
SEATTLE, Wash. — Freight Wing has launched its AeroFlex 2012 side skirts. [Full Story]
US truck tonnage enjoys largest annual increase in 13 years
ARLINGTON, Va. — US truck tonnage jumped 6.8% in December after rising a modest 0.3% in November, according to the American Trucking Associations. [Full Story]
TransCore’s North American Freight Index records highest December freight volumes since 2005
PORTLAND, Ore — TransCore’s North American Freight Index in December climbed 11 percent compared to December 2010 on the spot market, marking the second highest freight volume for December since 2005. [Full Story]
NATSO Urges Missouri Lawmakers Not to Toll I-70
After news broke that Missouri might toll I-70, which runs east and west through the middle of the state, to fund repairs, the truckstop association NATSO urged Missouri lawmakers to oppose the proposal.
CVSN, HDDA to Join Forces
The Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network and the Heavy Duty Distribution Association announced a collaborative agreement designed to strengthen the independent heavy-duty distributor aftermarket.
Striking truck drivers give Italians a taste of reform
At least half of the stalls in my local covered food market in Rome were shut Wednesday morning.