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These are digital days for fleet shops
Transport Nalaco was clearly in a growth mode. About two years ago it had expanded to 75 power units, almost triple its previous size. But the success was breeding a new sort of challenge – a lack of visibility into…
Trade war, consumer confidence to impact truck demand
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The main risk facing the North American commercial vehicle market and the economy is the trade war with China, while the consumer remains the key driver of the economy. That’s from ACT Research and its North American…
Ontario proposes plan to make trucking safer
TORONTO, Ont. – The province is proposing a two-year plan to make Ontario highways safer for truckers. Last week, senior government officials discussed the plan with leaders of Ontario’s trucking industry. A key component of the plan will be toug…
‘The taxman will come’: Lawyer on Driver Inc.
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Kim Stoll, a transportation lawyer with Fernandes Hearn LLP, had some strong advice for truckers operating under the Driver Inc. model, which she offered at the ISB Global Biz and Breakfast Nov. 13. “I know it sounds…
UAW Strike Costs Navistar Millions in Revenue Due to Production Delays
The six-week strike at General Motors impacted the delivery of certain components to Navistar’s Springfield, Ohio truck assembly plant, causing the company to suspend the delivery of 5,000 vehicles.
Mexuscan Cargo gives back
VILLE de LERY, Que. – Mexuscan Cargo has made a $750,000 donation to the Horizon Multifunctional Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping adults with disabilities. A check was presented by Robert Goyette, president of the board for Mexusc…
Drivers’ mental health getting more attention
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The main focus lately regarding driver health is on mental health, according to Healthy Trucker nutritionist and program manager, Andrea Morley. She was speaking at ISB Global’s annual Biz and Breakfast Nov. 13. And she told attende…
How Trucking is Widening the Driver Pool
How trucking is looking beyond traditional demographics and filling empty seats with minorities and women.
Making the most of a second chance
Roofmart re-invents truck fleet to get CVOR back in order