Hotshot trucking: Freight dynamics shifting, payroll loan assistance and more through the pandemic
The price of oil tanked, then came the COVID-19 pandemic. Hotshot haulers around Oklahoma and Texas have been forced to adjust, with new freight sources, loan assistance to keep everybody paid and more. Meanwhile, operations in other areas/freight cont…
COVID-19 Economic Conditions Catch up to Spot Market
The pressure to restock grocery stores and distribution centers stripped by COVID-19 buying has quickly given way to a slump for truck freight. As March segued into April, the spot market took a tumble, according to figures from DAT Solutions and Truck…
Quebec becomes latest jurisdiction to offer Covid-19 HOS relief
MONTREAL, Que. – Quebec has followed the lead of the federal government and several other provinces, introducing hours of service relief for emergency loads of Covid-19 supplies. The specific loads include food, sanitary and medical equipment, pharmace…
California Dept. of State Hospitals Orders 12 Electric Cargo Vans
The Lightning Electric models are being provided to the hospital system by Wondries Fleet Group, a leading fleet dealer in California. All 12 are Class 3 delivery vans and were purchased under the terms of a California state contract.
Supply chain into Indigenous communities appears intact amid Covid-19 demand
VICTORIA, B.C. – Despite the challenges meeting demand across the country amid the Covid-19 crisis, provincial governments are confident the trucking industry is continuing to reach those in remote locations, including Indigenous communities. Even duri…
Shipper delays offset smoother traffic flows, owner-operator says
BELLEVILLE, Ont. – Satinderpal Aujla, an owner-operator with International Truckload Services, still can’t believe the drop in traffic during these days of Covid-19. “The traffic is light. Almost half way down,” he says. “Now even the truck stops are n…
Sen. Schumer wants $25,000 ‘heroes pay’ for truckers
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) wants truck drivers and other frontline workers to receive $25,000 in what he is calling “heroes pay” for their roles in the COVID-10 coronavirus outbreak. His request comes as Congress tackles …
3 stabbed to death at truck stop; cops shoot, kill suspect
Fourth victim hospitalized
Military vehicles roll into CFB Borden
CFB BORDEN, Ont. – Truck traffic heading north of Toronto had a decidedly green hue on Monday, as military personnel and vehicles from 33 Canadian Brigade Group made their way to CFB Borden. About 95 military personnel were mobilized to support the fig…
Covid-19 Operations: Parts for Trucks
Parts for Trucks, Inc. is here to help support our customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially those working tirelessly to help keep our economy supplied during this unprecedented time. Currently all locations are fully operational and following…