Ontario tries to clean up towing industry
TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario has announced the creation of a task force to improve provincial oversight of the towing industry, mired in turf wars and allegations of price gouging. “The party is over for the bad actors who are engaged in violenc…
Watch Trucker Talent Search’s Mike Sheffield perform original trucking song ‘Two Sticks and Toothpicks’
The Trucker Talent Search culminates in August with an online broadcast of three finalists performing an additional song to compete for the top prize, which is a day’s recording session at a Nashville studio.
Cargo Transporters Adds Driver-Centric Features to App
Asset-based regional/national carrier Cargo Transporters has added new features to its driveCT mobile app, including trailer locating and online safety training.
5 Current Trends in Upfitting
Varying lead times, a continued focus on safety and green transportation, and concern over aesthetics are just a few trends occurring with vocational truck and van upfits right now.
TIA Offers Free Tire Safety Webinars
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) will be offering a three-week series of free online video conference webinars in July for fleets that use mounted tire programs and the commercial tire dealers who provide those services.
Some of the old iron from ATHS online truck show
A look at trucks from early last century
Prepare for increased cargo theft activity over Independence Day weekend
Cargo theft recording firms SensiGuard and CargoNet are warning truckers to be prepared for increased cargo theft activity during the extended Independence Day weekend. In other news: Love’s is donating at least $125,000 to a charity supporting militar…
Traton CEO: Increased Flexibility, Focus Are Positive Consequences of COVID-19
According to Traton CEO Andreas Renschler, there are key lessons that his company has taken away from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, giving the outbreak a positive spin at the recent Summer of Purpose virtual/live global business event held in Munich, …
The curse of the to-go cup: Coffee-counter conversation one missing bridge across the divide
Something of an ‘elegy’ for the counter of knowledge, and tribute to the value of face-to-face conversation in our time, from Long Haul Paul. “I wonder at the extent to which we are Balkanized by our conveniences,” Marhoefer writes. “When it comes to t…
CargoNet warns of holiday theft surge
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Freight tracking and recovery company CargoNet is warning about a potential surge in cargo theft during the first week of July when Canada and the U.S. celebrate their national days. The company said Monday that extended business cl…