Class 8 orders rebound in August, but remain soft: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Class 8 orders improved in August, according to the latest data from FTR Associates.
Bendix offers helpful advice in advance of Brake Safety Week
ELYRIA, Ohio — Brake Safety Week is coming up Sept. 8-14, and there’s a good chance your trucks’ braking systems will be getting some extra attention – if not from drivers, then from inspectors.
Trucking industry, law enforcement work together to fight cargo crime
BURFORD, Ont. — Law enforcement officials came together with trucking industry representatives today, to create a plan on how to reduce or eliminate cargo crime.
Freightliner honours top sales reps
FORT MILL, S.C. — Eight Canadian Freightliner sales reps were among the best in North America, the company revealed in announcing the winners of its annual Leland James Sales Achievement program.
Demand for truckers not abating as shales continue to boom
The American Trucking Association projects there is a need to fill 30,000 truck driver positions nationwide.
Return of The Woolgatherer
FOLLOWING WIDESPREAD critical acclaim on its national tour earlier this year, ORion Productions, in association with Blue Moon Theatre Company, presents another opportunity to see The Woolgatherer.
Teen pays fine for wreck that killed Rocky Mount trucker
A judge was moved to tears Wednesday when the family of a Rocky Mount truck driver killed in a June wreck forgave the teen driver who pleaded guilty to causing the crash.
OTA calls on Toronto to develop comprehensive goods movement study
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says the city of Toronto needs to develop a comprehensive goods movement study, and should not limit itself to looking for banning trucks from school zones or other parts of the city.
Detroit builds 500,000th steer axle
REDFORD, Mich. — Detroit Diesel Corp. announced today that it has built its 500,000th Detroit steer axle at its Redford, Mich. plant.
Steve Ellis appointed to grow Wix Filter’s Canadian business
TORONTO, Ont. — Wix Filters has named Steve Ellis its new Canadian business development manager.