Blockades could lead to spike in demand for trucking
TORONTO, Ont. – The partial shutdown of one of the country’s biggest railway freight networks could lead to a surge in demand for trucking services, according to the Retail Council of Canada. CN Rail has halted services across Eastern Canada…
Sizing up the labor market, and what to do next
Labor shortages in trucking and logistics are an ongoing concern. Employers and employees across the country feel increasing pressure from longer recruiting processes, reduced productivity, and the fact that our pool simply continues to shrink. To quan…
Pilot adds new new food offerings
Fish sandwich for Lent
Samsara Unveils New App, Updates Dashboard
Samsara has unveiled a new mobile app and redesigned its software dashboard to streamline workflow for fleet managers.
Cops warn of theft ring at I-80 rest areas
The Illinois Department of Transportation and the State Police are warning drivers of thieves targeting truckers at two rest areas on Interstate 80. A statement from IDOT said “a theft ring that has impacted the westbound Three Rivers Rest Area o…
All the things you can learn if you go to MATS
And you thought the Mid-America Trucking Show was just three days of fun, checking out sharp custom trucks and shopping for some cool new gear for your truck. Nope. MATS is also educational. The show at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville March 26, …
I-4 rest area in Florida becomes ‘truckers only’
Ready for a surprise? One state is converting a rest area on a busy interstate into one only for tractor-trailers. A rest stop on eastbound Interstate 4 in Longwood, Florida will close to motorists and become a trucks-only facility as part of a larger …
The connected truck is here, and will continue to evolve
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Drivewyze has some extra tricks up its sleeve, adding to the Canadian company’s flagship offering, PreClear weigh scale bypass. Presenting during Omnitracs Outlook 2020 in Las Vegas, Nev., today, Brian Mofford, vice-president of gover…
Using generational differences as an advantage
Zapping the gap between experienced generations and Millennials for industry’s benefit
Truckers have their say about parking-related shooting
‘Should have called the cops’