High confidence in tire pressure systems: report
TORONTO, Ont. – Tire pressure systems continue to advance, and the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) says the confidence in adopting such equipment should be high – as long as fleets focus on selecting the best systems for specific …
Parent company of 4 carriers goes Chapter 11
Reason not made public
Dan Griffin to lead Dana’s global aftermarket units
MAUMEE, Ohio – Dana Inc. has announced an expanded leadership role for Dan Griffin. As senior director, aftermarket and digital solutions, he will lead Dana’s global aftermarket business units, the company said Tuesday. Griffin will be responsible for …
Ritchie Bros.’ first online-only auction a success
EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros.’ transition to online-only auctions didn’t dampen business at its very first online-only auction in Edmonton, Alta., May 11-15. A total of 10,700 pieces of equipment were sold, totaling $184 million in transactions, the …
Daimler updating e-commerce parts platform
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America is launching a new e-commerce platform known as Excelerator, replacing the existing Pinnacle Truck Parts platform by this fall. “Excelerator connects our customers to our distribution network in a revolutio…
18 Wheels Logistics expands in B.C.
DELTA, B.C. – 18 Wheels Logistics opened a new 70,000 sq.-ft. facility in Delta, B.C. May 15, offering warehousing, trucking, co-packing and RFID scanning capabilities. The company told Today’s Trucking it chose the site because it’s closer to its othe…
ONroute extends free-coffee offer
TORONTO, Ont. — ONroute is extending its offer of free coffee every Wednesday until Canada Day on July 1, the company has announced. A free medium coffee/beverage will be available to all truck drivers at all 23 ONroute locations. It is being off…
Kriska acquires Wills Intermodal drayage operation
SMITH FALLS, Ont. – Wills Transfer has sold its intermodal division to Kriska Transportation Group, the companies have announced. Wills Intermodal offers drayage services between Eastern Ontario and the Port of Montreal, using 21 trucks and 45 chassis….
Kriska acquires Wills Transfer’s intermodal division
SMITH FALLS, Ont. – Kriska Transportation Group has acquired the intermodal division of Wills Transfer, folding its drayage operations into Kriska Holdings. “The Wills Intermodal operation is a great strategic fit for Kriska Holdings,” said Kriska CEO,…
U.S. trucking giant Comcar files for bankruptcy
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Comcar Industries, which operates five trucking companies with 4,000 trucks, has filed for bankruptcy, the privately held company announced Monday. “Our decision to file (for) Chapter 11 (protection) was to better enable us t…