Canadian trucking firms missing out on social media opportunities
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Canadian transportation companies are missing out on many of the benefits that can be gained from a well-executed social media strategy, according to speakers at the Surface Transportation Summit held today.
The economy’s not as bad as you think: Scotiabank’s Gomes
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Slow growth is still growth, and with the exception of Europe, the global economy continues to plod along on the path to recovery.
Diagnostics Software
Noregon Systems has released JPRO Commercial Fleet Diagnostics software v5.4, adding new features to the heavy-duty software module.
Cadec Global Makes Executive Announcements
Former Xata executive Angela Shue has joined Cadec Global’s executive team as vice president of sales, and Owen Smith has moved into the new role of senior vice president of product strategy.
ChemLogix Launches Freight Brokerage Service
ChemLogix LLC, a provider of comprehensive chemical industry transportation management, technology, and supply chain consulting services, has launched a new freight brokerage service as part of its Capacity Management program.
FCCC Names Sippel Director of Sales and Marketing
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. has named Anthony Sippel its director of sales and marketing
Operation Safe Driver Week Aims to Prevent Distracted Driving
During its annual Operation Safe mobilization effort the week of Oct. 14-20, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is calling on all drivers to reduce aggressive and distracted driving and save lives, with special attention to both commercial vehic…
Schneider National Enters Energy Transportation Services Business
Schneider National recently entered the fast-growing energy transportation services business, supporting the movement of base materials to and from oil well sites across the U.S.
Web Exclusive: Snap Fitness offers truckers place to pump iron
Truckers may always be on the move, but they typically move very little. A new business aims to change that helping them pump a little iron.
Funeral details announced following death of Trailer Wizards VP
MONCTON, N.B. — Funeral arrangements have been made to celebrate the life of Trailer Wizards’ vice-president, Atlantic Region, Dave Skaarup. Skaarup, 50, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Mexico Oct. 3.