Record-setting wildfires shut down highways in California, Oregon, Washington
A number of highways are closed in California, Oregon and Washington due to record-setting wildfires in the region. In other news: ThermoKing offers solar panel option in heat units; ITI delivers driver training on the hours changes; free lunch for dri…
11 things we learned about Canada’s private truck fleets
TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s private fleets have offered a window into their operations through the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s (PMTC) 2020 benchmarking survey. Here are 11 things that emerged through the latest results. Rapid trade-in cycles –…
Truck arrivals rise 7%
OTTAWA, Ont. – In yet another sign of a trucking industry rebound, the number of truck drivers entering the country rose 7% during the week of Aug. 31 – Sept. 6 from the comparable period a year ago. The Canada Border Services Agency said Wednesday 110…
DTNA, FleetNet Partner for Roadside Assistance
Under Daimler Trucks North America’s new roadside assistance programs for both Freightliner and Western Star customers, FleetNet America will provide emergency roadside assistance services, including towing and recovery, mobile truck repair, tire repai…
First truck off Navistar’s San Antonio line will be fully-electric
LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International posted a third quarter net loss of US$37 million, as revenues plunged 45% year-over-year primarily due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Our fiscal third quarter opened during the middle of many stay-at-home orders and end…
Smallest carriers, the largest share of DOT audits, now face increased offsite scrutiny
FMCSA is operating under broader authority to use offsite audits to issue safety ratings to carriers (Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory and Conditional) as part of the federal government’s emergency declaration over the COVID-19 pandemic.
On used truck warranties, know what they cover — and don’t cover — before you buy
Used truck warranties come in a range of prices and scopes of coverage. Know what you’re getting before you spend money on a used truck warranty — here’s what to look for.
HDT Opens Emerging Leader 2020 Nominations
Heavy Duty Trucking magazine is seeking nominations for the 2020 HDT Emerging Leaders awards, bestowed upon a group of young trucking industry leaders working at fleet companies and already making a difference in their fields.
PMTC continues push to delay Canada’s ELD mandate
TORONTO, Ont. – Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) president Mike Millian made an impassioned plea for the federal government to delay its electronic logging device (ELD) rule implementation date for six months. Speaking to PMTC members at th…
WIT Reveals 2020 Influential Woman in Trucking Award Finalists
The Women In Trucking Association and Freightliner Trucks recently announced the six finalists for the 2020 Influential Woman in Trucking award. In its tenth year, the award honors female leaders in the trucking industry, highlighting their achievements.