For truckers, coronavirus aid loans either a tale of triumph or heartache
Anecdotes and survey data point to the duality of those loans for owner-operators and small fleets. For those that received them, they’re blessings that help such truckers see tomorrow. For those that missed the money, they say they’re at risk of losin…
Trucking technology providers connect on parking availability
[caption caption="SecurSpace helps commercial real estate owners get revenue from unused land by tapping into an on-demand source of drivers looking for parking space. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]Logistics software provider Truck…
More trucking events cancelled, postponed during Covid-19
TORONTO, Ont. — The number of trucking industry events to be cancelled or postponed due to Covid-19 continues to grow. IAA Commercial Vehicles 2020, which was going to held in Hannover, Germany, Sept. 24-30, has been cancelled, with the next even…
News roundup, May 7: OOIDA presses Congress for brokered transaction transparency
The association presses Congress for required disclosure of brokered transaction records, including what the shipper paid, and more in COVID relief bill. A new truck routing program is available from the Department of Homeland Security. A Georgia-based…
More Industry Events Cancelled, Rescheduled & Reformatted Due to Pandemic
Another round of cancellations has hit the trucking industry with associations announcing more events being either postponed, reformatted, or outright cancelled.
Werner Launches Edge Technology Solution for Drivers
Werner Enterprises has targeted the driver experience for the initial rollout of Werner Edge, an innovative technology solution featuring modern tablets and a more efficient, easy-to-use workflow.
Owen Sound ferry to start special service
OWEN SOUND, Ont. – The ferry that connects Tobermory with South Baymouth will begin an “essential transportation” service in June under conditions set by Transport Canada, its operator said Thursday. The ferry’s regular season, which runs from May to O…
Michelin invests in Pyrowave, explores use of recycled plastics in future tires
MONTREAL, Que. – Michelin Ventures has invested in Pyrowave, a Quebec business looking to transform waste plastics into synthetic tires. The latest financing round for the business based in Valleyfield has also secured funds from Sofinnova Partners, a …
Werner’s Leathers: COVID, Commitment, Compassion [Video]
“We’re the nicest house in a bad neighborhood right now.” Derek Leathers shares a May 1 video update for Werner Enterprises drivers and other employees, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in preventing COVID-19 as some states relax social distanci…
Geotab dashboard to track post Covid-19 recovery
TORONTO, Ont. – The road to a post-Covid-19 recovery begins as businesses open their doors, and Geotab is showing what that means to the trucking industry at a glance. The telematics provider’s new Commercial Transportation Recovery Dashboard draws on …