Capgemini Consulting, in cooperation with Penn State University, executive recruiting firm Korn/Ferry International, and global logistics and supply chain management provider Penske Logistics, has released findings from the 2014 18th Annual ...
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A new campaign launched by the Share the Road Cycling Coalition, Ontario's cycling and advocacy organization, is aiming to educate cyclists on the dangers of pulling up alongside a tractor-trailer's right side — a particularly ...
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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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It's National Trucking Week, and the Prime Minister has taken a moment to acknowledge the important contributions of the trucking industry. "I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone marking National Trucking Week 2013," ...
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The amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry fell 0.2 percent in June from May, declining after a one month increase, according to the US Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics' (BTS) ...
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Ride sharing app Sidecar is advising its drivers to steer clear of San Francisco International Airport after officials there started issuing citations to drivers for picking up and dropping off passengers. "We've heard rumblings that ...
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The Penske Automotive Group, Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire the Commercial Vehicles Group from Transpacific Industries Group Ltd. for a purchase price of $219 million. The completion of the transaction is subject to normal closing ...
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The High Point Market Authority will receive an extra $200,000 from the state of North Carolina for the current fiscal year, from July 2013 to June 2014. That brings the total state appropriation to the Market Authority to $1.86 million. ...
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The amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry rose 1.2 percent in May from April, rising after a one month decline, according to the US Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics' (BTS) ...
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Rob Wilkins, senior publisher of our Trucking Group of magazines, research, online and video properties has announced his retirement. "Rob has been a great leader for this organization for over 33 years, leading his team into establishing ...
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Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania has secured a bus supply contract from the India based Siddhi Vinayak Logistics (SVLL). As part of the deal, the manufacturer will complete delivery of 120 buses to the logistics firm over ...
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DHL Global Forwarding, a provider of freight transportation services, has launched a new temperature controlled air freight service, known as DHL Thermonet, for the Life Sciences and Healthcare sector. Claimed to be a regulatory compliant ...
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The amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry rose 0.3 percent in March from February, rising for the fifth consecutive month, according to the US Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics' ...
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Diana Shipping Inc. announces the acquisition of a Capesize dry bulk carrier Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels, today announced ...