Daimler Trucks names new leader; Renschler moves to Mercedes-Benz division
STUTTGART, Germany — Andreas Renschler, head of Daimler Trucks will be replaced in that role by Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, effective April 1, the company has announced.
Study: New Jersey Roads, Bridges Not As Bad As Assumed
New Jersey’s bridges and roads – and the country’s – may be in better shape than we think, according to a new study for a 20-year period ending in 2008.
Driver shortage report quantifies overall problem, threat to economy: CTA
OTTAWA, Ont. — A report released today indicating Canada could experience a shortage of 25,000 to 33,000 for-hire truck drivers by 2020 “reflects what the industry has been warning for years – that Canada is on the cusp of a…
Kenworth, Paccar offering extended warranty on MX-13-equipped T680s
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth and Paccar Financial have introduced an extended engine warranty program available to qualifying customers who purchase new Kenworth T680s equipped with Paccar MX-13 engines and finance through Paccar Financial.
Canadian trucking industry could be short 33,000 drivers by 2020: report
OTTAWA, Ont. — Though tens of thousands of truck drivers are approaching retirement age, very few young people and immigrants are entering the industry, according to a new report from the Conference Board of Canada (CBC). According to the…
Northern Kansas Travelers Brace For Snow
Many travelers in northern Kansas have decided to stop in Salina and wait on an anticipated winter storm to pass.
The Dempster In Winter: ‘You Could Realistically Die Out There’
At 25, he started work for the Department of Highways and Public Works, joining the road crew based at the Ogilvie maintenance camp.
Truckers in Booth of Restaurant, 1962
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January’s Class 8 order intake second best in past 12 months: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Class 8 orders rose for a second straight month in January, remaining above 20,000 units for the fourth consecutive month, according to the latest data from ACT Research.
Bison to test-drive Bose Ride System driver’s seat
WINNIPEG, Man. — Bison Transport will be testing the Bose Ride System driver’s seat as part of a comprehensive study on driver health and wellness.