EPA Honors SmartWay Champions
The Environmental Protection Agency honored industry leaders and organizations as 2011 SmartWay Champions this week during ATA’s annual Management Conference and Exhibition in Dallas, Texas.
JX Enterprises Adds Two New Dealer Locations in Indiana
JX Enterprises has added two new full-service dealerships in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis – expanding the JXE network to 15 locations.
Outlook 2012: Growth signals for trucking are present but so are risk factors
GRAPEVINE, Texas – The economic outlook for trucking may be as muddled right now as that for the North American economy but fears of a double dip recession are over stated the All Eyes on the Economy panel concluded at the American Trucking… [Full St…
CN Acquires More Energy-Efficient Intermodal Equipment
CN has purchased 200 efficient EcoTherm containers to increase customer efficiency and help reduce energy consumption in its temperature-sensitive intermodal markets.
Manitoba trucking firms raise thousands for United Way
WINNIPEG, Man. — Six Manitoba-based trucking companies have raised $3,000 for the United Way after taking part in a friendly truck-pull competition Oct. 13. [Full Story]
Dan England Named 67th Chairman of American Trucking Associations
Dan England, chairman of C.R. England Inc., Salt Lake City, has been chosen to become the American Trucking Associations’ 67th chairman.
CN expands fleet with purchase of ‘green’ containers, chassis
TORONTO, Ont. — CN Rail has purchased an additional 200 EcoTherm containers, bringing its fleet to nearly 500 units – the largest in North America. The containers are designed to protect products such as food, beverages, paints and… [Full Story]
OTA announces line-up for fall convention
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association has announced the line-up for its annual convention and general meeting, titled “Leadership, Inspiration and Empowerment.” [Full Story]
OTA announces line-up for fall convention
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association has announced the line-up for its annual convention and general meeting, titled “Leadership, Inspiration and Empowerment.” [Full Story]
SmartDrive shows commercial truck drivers they can reduce fuel consumption by 22%
Anyone can benefit by using eco-driving techniques, even long-haul truckers, who can reduce their rig’s fuel consumption substantially with a lighter touch.