Which industries are the top drivers of job growth for each of the 100 largest U.S. markets? Which metros have added the most jobs post-recession? Which metros have the biggest concentration of jobs in healthcare, technology, construction, ...
Trailer Wizards has announced it's now offering a 13-axle trailer for rent or lease. The trailer is based out of Trailer Wizards' Edmonton location, but can be delivered anywhere in North America, the company said. The trailer features an ...
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The Jeep Wrangler has been updated for 2014, with performance increases joining two special-edition models in the updated line-up. Again powered by the Chrysler Group’s 3.6-litre V6 Pentastar petrol engine,power and torque in the ...
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National Trucking Week began today, meant as a time to appreciate the role of trucking in Canadian life, and particularly to applaud the skill and professionalism of its drivers. Many will have comments to make but we thought Louise Yako, ...
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Louise Yako, president and CEO of the B.C. Trucking Association, penned the following open letter to the nation's professional drivers in honour of National Trucking Week. Thanks to the Industry & Professional Drivers during National ...
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Are European trucks better than their North American brethren in terms of fuel economy? Given the price of fuel over there (you think we have it bad?), it's a question I've pondered more than once. And in a couple of weeks, we'll have an ...
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Grocery merchants in Texas, California and New York will soon have ice cream, frozen foods and fresh produce delivered by tractor trailers whose refrigeration units are powered by fuel cells, a clean technology that makes energy silently ...
Performance Innovation Transport’s popular Energotest trials of fuel-saving devices will be held Sept. 11-19 at the Transport Canada test track in Blainville, Que. Among this year’s tests will be a head-to-head fuel economy ...
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Japanese automaker Toyota has unveiled the 2014 Land Cruiser Prado sport utility vehicle (SUV) with improved front end, upgraded cabin and a new safety feature. The upgraded SUV will be offered with two powertrain options including a ...
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Water the commodity gold of 21st century? Bless the bats of agriculture Vile dog meat markets still thriving in China Danger is part and parcel of agriculture. Row crops or livestock, grain bins or cotton gins, tractor or trailer, ...
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Trailer orders cooled off in July, falling short of the expectations of industry forecaster ACT Research. July's net orders totaled 12,739 units, down 17% month-over-month, according to the latest US Trailers report by ACT Research. ...
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Goodyear has developed a new app for its FleetHQ program, which allows drivers in the field to more efficiently solicit roadside assistance. The Goodyear RoadService App is available free of charge, for Android and iPhone platforms. It ...
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Trailer order volume dropped below expectations in July, even with the appropriate seasonal perspective, reported ACT Research. July's net orders came in at 12,739 units, down 17 percent month-over-month. "July net orders at a ...
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Freighter has released an automated mezzanine deck for its range of T-Liner trailers. Designed to simplify the loading process of mezzanine decks, the company says the new automated design will expedite loading times without loss of ...
Plug Power, a leader in providing clean, reliable energy solutions, has announced that Mercedes-Benz US International has ordered 123 additional hydrogen-based GenDrive fuel cell units to power new forklift trucks for its material handling ...
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