1 Jun by Vitaliy Dadalyan American Freight Trucking

Back-pay for drivers upheld by B.C. court

VANCOUVER, B.C. – The B.C. Court of Appeal ruled in favor of container truck drivers this week, dismissing the appeal of two trucking companies seeking to challenge the Container Trucking Act. The appeal sought to overturn a lower court's interpretation… ...Read the rest of this story

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1 Jun by Vitaliy Dadalyan American Freight Trucking

Commentary: A Driver Shortage by Any Other Name

Call it what you will, the trucking industry is having trouble finding enough qualified drivers. But a crucial part of solving the shortage will require agreement on why it is happening in the first place. Commentary by Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge. ...Read the rest of this story

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1 Jun by Vitaliy Dadalyan American Freight Trucking

XPO to Invest $90 Million in New Trucks

XPO Logistics has announced plans to invest around $90 million in 770 new tractors for its less-than-truckload fleet in 2018. ...Read the rest of this story

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1 Jun by Vitaliy Dadalyan American Freight Trucking

Younger Truck Drivers Slightly More Prone to Turnover

It turns out younger drivers leave jobs within the first six months at a higher rate than their older counterparts, but it might not be as big a difference as you think. ...Read the rest of this story

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1 Jun by Vitaliy Dadalyan American Freight Trucking

Lift for shops with low ceiling heights

Mahle has unveiled the ShopPro CWL-10 air-operated midrise 10-ton commercial wheel lift, suited for shops with low ceiling heights. With a built-in vehicle support stand to offer open access under a vehicle, the unit also has a maximum lifting height… ...Read the rest of this story

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