Lemay named first female Quebec Volvo Driver of the Year recipient
Sylvie Lemay of Simard Transport became the first woman to receive the Quebec Volvo Driver of the Year award. “This year we have a big event – we have the […]
Fontaine Modification opens new corporate HQ
Fontaine Modification has opened a new corporate headquarters in Charlotte, N.C. The company says the new facility doubles its production and new product development capabilities. The 145,000 sq.-ft. facility is […]
Planning for a pre-buy
The recently announced EPA27 emissions standards are expected to add roughly US$30,000 to the cost of a Class 8 truck, which is setting the stage for a potentially unprecedented pre-buy. […]
Reducing accidents through driver training
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, semi-trailers account for 53% of all fatal collisions involving large trucks. As a result of the high number of accidents involving semi-trucks, most insurance companies advise carriers to have drivers take driver safety courses regularly to promote safe driving and keep insurance rates low. The top reasons…
ArcBest misses mark in Q1
ArcBest missed first-quarter expectations on Tuesday, reporting a net loss of $2.9 million, or 12 cents per share. The unadjusted result included a $21.6 million charge from the closure of a tech company it was backing. After adjusting for several items the company considers nonrecurring (various technology costs including a freight handling pilot, acquisition-related expenses…