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  • New Business Of Sawmilling Program At BCIT

    In continued partnership with Interfor, Canfor, West Fraser and Tolko, BCIT has launched a new Associate Certificate Program – the Business of Sawmilling. This new program focuses on educating forest industry workers about essential business skills – helping them grow and advance within their organization and the industry.

    New Business Of Sawmilling Program At BCIT

    The pilot cohort of this program was launched in October 2020 and has already seen early indications of success. There will be 28 more participants from eight companies starting in the next cohort of this program in May 2021.

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    Aug 4, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • E-Commerce and Resumption of Supply Chains Catalyze Global Commercial Vehicles Industry

    Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis finds that the commercial vehicles industry, comprising of light commercial vehicles (LCV) and medium and heavy-duty trucks (M&HDT), is on track to recovery as worldwide economic activities resume.

    E-Commerce and Resumption of Supply Chains Catalyze Global Commercial Vehicles Industry

    The global LCV unit shipment is estimated to reach 12.6 million units in 2021 from 11.4 million units in 2020, at 10.3% year-on-year (YoY) growth. The M&HDT segment is projected to reach 3.4 million units in 2021 from 3.2 million units last year, an uptick at 5.9% YoY growth. The exponential growth of e-commerce and last-mile delivery push the demand for LCV, while the resumption of freight movement at ports and the revival of construction activities accelerate the sales of M&HD trucks globally.

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    Aug 3, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • Women In Trucking Launches Female Driver Mentoring Program

    The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announces that it is launching a pilot mentoring program for entry-level female drivers through a partnership with LeadHERalliance Mentoring, a structured mentorship program for women in various walks of life.

    Women In Trucking Launches Female Driver Mentoring Program

    WIT’s new program, called LeadHERtrucking, will utilize this mentoring structure to match female drivers new to the industry with experienced women leaders who have achieved long-term successful careers as professional drivers. 

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    Aug 3, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • Stoughton Reclaims Chassis Production Following Federal Trade Decisions

    Stoughton Trailers, LLC, is hiring hundreds of assemblers, welders and supervisors at its Evansville plant — which, once successful, is expected to bring the company’s employee total to an all-time high — as it ramps up the manufacturing of chassis products used to transport intermodal containers.

    Stoughton Reclaims Chassis Production Following Federal Trade Decisions


    In a major reshoring win on April 13, the U.S. International Trade Commission made an affirmative final determination in the countervailing duty investigation on chassis and subassemblies from China with a 5-0 decision. The commission found that U.S. producers have been materially injured by unfairly traded imports of Chinese chassis, paving the way for the imposition of trade remedy orders.

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    Aug 3, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • Eco Log Adds Series Of Harvester Heads To Line-Up

    Eco Log now broadens its range by welcoming its very own series of harvester heads, consisting of four models, to the existing line-up. This makes Eco Log a complete Forest Machine Manufacturer, offering machines and solutions for profitable and high-productive forestry all over the Globe.

    Eco Log Adds Series Of Harvester Heads To Line-Up


    The new series of Eco Log harvester heads is based on the solid and well-proven technique of SP Maskiner, a technique that has now been adjusted and optimized to make a perfect match for Eco Log harvesters. All models are designed according to the low-friction concept, where the combination of five different innovations result in harvester heads with impressive productivity, high durability, minimal maintenance, and fuel consumption. Also, Eco Log harvester heads have been equipped with Eco Log Saw Control, a patented system optimizing every cross-cut regardless of conditions such as tree species and type of felling. As the new harvester heads along with Eco Log Saw Control are now being launched, Mr Anders Gustafson, Eco Log CEO, states that the results exceed expectations.

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    Jul 30, 2021 - 4 years ago

  • Brake Safety Week To Focus On Hoses And Tubing

    Commercial vehicle inspectors will apply a special focus to brake hoses and tubing during Brake Safety Week, scheduled for August 22-28.

    Brake Safety Week To Focus On Hoses And Tubing


    Brake-related violations continue to dominate out-of-service issues with commercial equipment. During last year’s Brake Safety Week, 12% of the 43,565 inspected vehicles were placed out of service for brake issues.

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    Jul 29, 2021 - 4 years ago

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