Former Kelron Logistics owner, president Geoff Bennett dies
OAKVILLE, Ont. — Geoff Bennett, former president and co-chair of Kelron Logistics, died Dec. 23 after a battle with cancer. Bennett started Kelron with his partner in 1992, growing the business from his basement to a North American operation…
Fleet Brake to open new Mississauga parts distribution centre
CALGARY, Alta. — Fleet Brake has announced plans to open a new parts distribution centre in Mississauga, Ont. in February. The new 50,000-sq.-ft. facility (to be located at 2200 Drew Road) will employ up to 50 people at full capacity. The…
Congress Votes to Reinstate Biodiesel Tax Incentive
The U.S. House Tuesday reinstated the biodiesel tax incentive for 2012 and 2013 as part of a year-end fiscal package that avoided the so-called “fiscal cliff.” President Obama is expected to quickly sign the bill into law.
Ontario revises conditions for 60-foot trailer test
Walmart Canada’s long tractor-trailer combination should soon begin in-service testing following the issuing of revised permit conditions by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, the province’s trucking association says.
Driving Daimler’s DT12 Automated Transmission
The arrival of Detroit’s DT12 automated manual transmission wasn’t unexpected. Daimler AG, the parent company of Daimler Trucks North America and Detroit Inc., has been using such transmissions in Europe for many years in the Mercedes Actros line an…
Now you can flash your headlights without fear in Florida
Truckers have been doing it for years. Out of courtesy to a passing rig, a truck driver will flash the headlights to indicate an all clear to move in front.
Georgia Man Lived 10 Days With Missing Hinsdale Mom Before Her Arrest
For more than a month, the police hunted for some sign Hinsdale mom Linda Fellenbaum was still alive after she ran barefoot into the night during an argument with her boyfriend.
Celadon to add trucker training center, jobs on Eastside
Indianapolis-based trucking company Celadon plans to add a driver training center and nearly 200 jobs at its Eastside headquarters.
Gladstone Capital Invests $14 Million in Ag Trucking
Gladstone Capital Corp. announced that on Dec. 24 it invested $14 million through a combination of debt and equity in Ag Trucking Inc. The investment in Ag Trucking was sponsored by 3.5.7.11 Investments.Ag Trucking, led by CEO Tim Boehlke, is a regi…
Goodyear Highway Hero Makes Healthy Living a Priority
You might recognize Mike Schiotis’s name from the harrowing tale of how he saved a woman from her gun-wielding boyfriend and was named Goodyear’s Highway Hero.What you probably don’t know about Schiotis is that he can nearly run an eight-minute mile…