‘If cats and dogs drove trucks,’ or: Sharing yourself can make a difference
Gary Buchs on building bridges with your community: “Next time you have the chance to share a moment with a family traveling at a rest area or travel center, or to visit a school, remember your childhood roots — and imagine the barriers you could cros…
Dropped aluminum tariffs ease equipment manufacturer concerns
OTTAWA, Ont. – The U.S. has backed away from its latest tariffs on aluminum, just hours before Canada was widely expected to retaliate with $3.6 billion in retaliatory tariffs. “It seems cooler heads have prevailed,” said Don Moore, director – governme…
The Episode with the Electric Truck Fraud Scandal
As the new technology hype machine works in overdrive, it’s time to take a deep breath and concentrate on product releases that we can experience for ourselves and drive. Remember those?
ATA Image Award nominations open
ARLINGTON, Va. – Nominations are now open for the 2020 Mike Russell Trucking Image Award. The award, given by the American Trucking Associations, recognizes individuals and organizations that have gone the extra mile to promote the image and reputation…
Electric vehicle rollout faces power generation barriers
TORONTO, Ont. – Interest in electric vehicles continues to grow, but energy analyst Robert Bryce points to an array of barriers that must be overcome before any widespread rollout – including the way electricity is generated and delivered. “Energy tran…
Electric Transition Not Going to Be Easy
According to author Robert Bryce, the move away from diesel will take more than just a desire to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Examining the Path to Autonomous Integration for Fleets
A seminar at the 2020 Fleet Forward Experience will bring two autonomous tech startups together with the views of incumbent fleet management to understand autonomous business models for fleets.
ECONOMIC WATCH: U.S. trailer orders jumped in August
COLUMBUS, Ind. – U.S. trailer industry booked 27,500 net orders for August, a 46% improvement from July and more than 150% better than the same month last year, ACT Research said Tuesday. Before accounting for cancellations, new orders approached the 2…
ECONOMIC WATCH: U.S. trailer orders jumped in August
COLUMBUS, Ind. – U.S. trailer industry booked 27,500 net orders for August, a 46% improvement from July and more than 150% better than the same month last year, ACT Research said Tuesday. Before accounting for cancellations, new orders approached the 2…
GSH acquires Toronto leasing company
MONTREAL, Que. — Groupe St-Henri (GSH), a leader in the semi-trailer industry in Quebec, has acquired Flexi-Van Canada, a leasing company based in Toronto, Ont. Financial details were not disclosed. GSH said Tuesday the acquisition will help it o…