Rest in peace, Carl Rhodes — recollections from more than a half century trucking
Rhodes was a fixture of Morgantown, W.Va.-area trucking business since his own father hauled pulpwood in a 1932 Ford down to Westernport, Md., and Carl got his start hauling coal. Carl passed August 14, 2020.
Fortin to lead CTA, Sutherland chairman of labor task force
TORONTO, Ont. – Jean-Claude Fortin, president and CEO of JE Fortin in St-Bernard de Lacolle, Que., has been named chairman of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA). He begins a two-year term, replacing Scott Smith of JD Smith & Sons. Other officers …
Truck arrivals plunge 16%
OTTAWA, Ont. – Nearly 19,000 fewer truck drivers entered the country during the week of Sept. 7-13, compared to the same period a year ago, the Canada Border Services Agency said Wednesday. It said 99,450 truck drivers arrived during Sept. 7-13, down 1…
Video: Some good news for owner-operator income during year’s first half
ATBS President Todd Amen dissects his owner-operator clients’ net income averages, reviews earlier predictions and offers an outlook for the rest of the year in this video.
Pamlico invests in Isaac Instruments
SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Que. – The private equity firm Pamlico Capital has made a growth investment in fleet management solutions provider Isaac Instruments, the two companies announced Wednesday. Financial details were not disclosed, but they said…
Indicators Point to Strengthening Trucking Market
COVID-19 brought on the worst recession in U.S. history, but the recovery is underway and economic conditions should return to pre-COVID levels by late next year.
Peterbilt Model 220EV Qualifies for CARB HVIP Voucher
All Peterbilt Model 220EVs sold to customers in California are eligible for a $95,000 HVIP voucher.
German truckload broker acquires Uber Freight’s Europe business
[caption caption="Consolidation in the digitally native brokerage space has been ramping up in Europe over the summer. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]German early stage truckload broker Sennder has acquired Uber Freight’s European b…
Mack Commercializes the LR Electric Refuse Truck
Mack Trucks plans to commercialize the Mack LR Electric, its refuse model equipped with a fully electric integrated Mack drivetrain.
Truckers recognized by carriers, associations and even cops
Driver Appreciation Week continues