MATS canceled; latest victim of COVID-19 outbreak
‘It is with a heavy heart …’
Bollinger Motors Reveals Electric Class 3 Platform
Bollinger Motors has unveiled a patent-pending E-Chassis Class 3 electric platform, designed with commercial applications in mind.
Organizers pull the plug on 2020 Mid-America Trucking Show over coronavirus concerns
Organizers of the Mid-America Trucking Show announced Thursday afternoon they are cancelling the 49th annual event later this month due to the spread of coronavirus.
Mack executive added to elite list
GREENSBORO, N.C. – A Mack Trucks executive has been added to an elite list of leaders from companies focused on customer experience. John Walsh, vice-president of marketing, was recognized by Constellation Research for the truck manufacturer’s work in …
Titanium positioned for ‘transformational’ acquisition
BOLTON, Ont. – After a year of reducing its debt and improving its balance sheet, Titanium Transportation is in a position to potentially double its size through a “transformational” acquisition. Ted Daniel, president and CEO of Titanium, told analysts…
New UPS CEO brings shipper perspective
[caption caption="UPS is extending delivery hours on weekends to keep up with e-commerce demand. Photo credit: UPS."][/caption]The former CFO of Home Depot, Carol Tomé, will bring a shipper’s perspective to the leadership of the world’s largest…
Canada facing growing shortage of truck drivers
$3.1 billion in lost revenues
Truckload volume, rates tick higher amid retailers’ rush to re-stock
Truckload rates gained some traction during the first week of March as demand-indicating load-to-truck ratios increased for all three equipment types. Retailers are playing a role as they try to replenish inventories faster than consumers can fill thei…
Listen: The Channel One-Nine Special from ‘Over the Road’ — Our favorite roads
For the second in this set of mini-episodes from the Over the Road podcast, we’re answering a question that came from a variety of listeners curious about driving habits and preferences — and geography. The question: ‘What are some professional driver…
Pride Truck Sales opens in Regina
REGINA, Sask. – Pride Truck Sales has opened a new 10,000 sq/ft dealership in Regina, Sask., its fifth in Western Canada and twelfth in North America. “We’ve had a phenomenal response in Western Canada. With the addition of this location, we are only g…