Abdul Latheef

Trucking dodged a bullet with Labour Code changes

In early August, the trucking industry and supply chain were shocked when Canada Labour Code Part 3 revisions were made public. Specific changes that would do the supply chain irreparable…

Trying to make sense of a workplace tragedy

How is it that first responders, who voluntarily put themselves in harm’s way, have a lesser likelihood of suffering a workplace fatality than truck drivers? Safety is something we…

Cummins invests in another hydrogen fuel company

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Engine giant Cummins Inc. is buying a stake in hydrogen fuel cell maker Loop Energy, the two companies announced. Financial details were not revealed. The move…

TCA conference to discuss key border issues

BRAMPTON, Ont. – The Truckload Carriers Association will hold the third annual Bridging Border Barriers conference in Brampton, Ont., on Nov. 20. The event will feature speeches by industry…

Omnitracs names Ashim Bose chief data scientist

Ashim Bose DALLAS, Texas – Fleet management solutions provider Omnitracs has named Ashim Bose chief data scientist and vice-president of artificial intelligence/machine learning and data. In this role, Bose…

2 students receive Andy Transport scholarships

MONTREAL, Que. – Andy Transport has named the winners of this year’s in-house scholarships. They are Antonela Badan and Aleksandra Mircheva, who will receive $1,500 each. Badan is a…

The Truck Without a Driver – Part 4

THE STORY SO FAR Mark is driving across the Prairies and comes across a truck like no other he’s ever seen before. He pulls up alongside of it and realizes…

The fiber of your being

As fall is almost over, you are probably already preparing your rig for the winter – examining tires, hoses and wires for wear, flushing systems to remove buildups and adding…

Fleetstop Trailers adds Chatha to sales team

CALGARY, Alta. — Fleetstop Trailers has appointed Chanmukh (Chan) Chatha as a regional account manager for sales. Chatha brings over 13 years of customer and product experience in the…

CATL to supply battery modules for Daimler electric trucks

PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks & Buses has signed an agreement with battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL), the company said Wednesday. Under the deal, CATL will…

Companies still searching for cannabis clarity

OTTAWA, Ont. — Forty-eight percent of safety-sensitive industries have yet to introduce a zero-tolerance policy on cannabis because of a lack of clarity on issues such as privacy…

WSIB targets Driver Inc. companies

TORONTO, Ont.  — The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board has intensified audits, looking more closely at carriers using the Driver Inc. model to avoid paying premiums, the Ontario Trucking…

TransCore reports slight uptick in Canadian spot market

TORONTO, Ont.  – Canadian spot market saw improvement as the summer season concluded with increased load volumes, TransCore Link Logistics said in a report published Monday. “Capacity contracted slightly…

Gliders run past emissions-stricken rigs

Jeff Battler, manager at 12Ga Customs. MILLGROVE, Ont. — They came in gleaming red, purple and black. They had their own displaying area at the Great Canadian…

TTSAO holds roundtable on qualification program

HAMILTON, Ont. –  The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario has held a roundtable in Mississauga, Ont., on the TTSAO’s qualification program for both new and existing member schools.