Canada’s Largest Grocery Chain Eyes Electric Trucks
Loblaw Grocers wants a green, sustainable transportation solution. And electric trucks seem to fit the bill.
Alabama’s Nextran Truck Center Nabs Mack Dealer of the Year Honor
Nextran Truck Center of Tuscumbia, Alabama, has been honored as Mack’s 2019 Dealer of the Year.
Canadian trucker caught up in U.S.-Iranian tensions
TORONTO, Ont. — A Toronto trucker, who shares the last name of an assassinated Iranian commander, has been denied entry to the U.S., CBC Radio reported this week. Babak Soleimani told CBC’s As It Happens that he has no connection…
Q&A: Meritor’s T.J. Reed on TransPower and the Future of Electric Trucks
Meritor’s T.J. Reed, global vice president of electrification, talks to HDT about the company’s recent acquisition of TransPower and the state of electric commercial vehicles.
Real ID-compliant license required for federal facility access after Oct. 1
The Department of Homeland Security, which was tasked with managing the implementation of Real ID licenses, says all drivers looking to access federal facilities, military bases and nuclear power plants must have a Real ID-compliant license, which feat…
How to file against a broker’s bond — and other collections-related resources
Clearly, broker nonpayment has been an issue for plenty owner-operators over the years — in response to recent polling, three in four reported taking some recourse in the event of nonpayment. The most common single avenue followed: filing a claim on t…
Court names KSV Advisory receiver for Hyndman
TORONTO, Ont. — An Ontario Superior Court judge has appointed Toronto consulting firm KSV Advisory to oversee the liquidation of the assets of Hyndman Transport, the Canadian subsidiary of bankrupt American trucking company Celadon Group. Justice…
Green Truck Summit Keynote to Explore Future of Trucks
This year’s keynote speaker has a role focused on compliance and regulatory affairs and will discuss the future of trucks powered by electricity, diesel fuel, and hydrogen fuel cells.
Spot freight in the last week: Rates dip, but flatbed demand shows off-season promise
After a relatively strong start to the month, spot van and reefer rates slipped below December averages during the week ending Jan. 19. There was, however, better news for flatbed haulers as rates crept higher on the strength of new oil and gas projects.
2019 Pride & Polish flashback: Top antique combos
’85 KW COE, ’81 W900A and an ’80 International COE