Transportation OTA welcomes Thunder Bay’s rejection of DTR bylaw June 19, 2019 Image courtesy: City of Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association has welcomed a decision by Thunder Bay city council not to adopt the proposed Designated Truck…
Employers bracing for more pot problems: Expert preview image Health & Safety Employers bracing for more pot problems: Expert June 17, 2019 Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler of DriverCheck addressing PMTC delegates on Friday. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Eight months after recreational cannabis was legalized in Canada, employers are still grappling with issues related…
A look back at the PMTC annual conference preview image Business Management A look back at the PMTC annual conference June 14, 2019 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s annual conference concluded in Niagara Falls, Ont., on Friday. Here’s look back at some of the events. Tom…
Truck tech transforming the industry: Panel preview image Equipment Truck tech transforming the industry: Panel June 14, 2019 John G. Smith of Newcom Media moderates the session. The other panelists, from left, are Elias Demangos, John Bowen, Matt Richardson and Sanchia Duran. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – New onboard…
Tim Dreyer named the Rick Austin Memorial Dispatcher of the Year preview image Transportation Tim Dreyer named the Rick Austin Memorial Dispatcher of the Year June 13, 2019 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Tim Dreyer has won the 2019 Rick Austin Memorial Dispatcher of the Year Award. Dreyer is a traffic manager and dispatcher with Patene Building Supplies. He…
Driver issues remain No.1 concern, PMTC study shows preview image Health & Safety Driver issues remain No.1 concern, PMTC study shows June 13, 2019 Tom Moore, senior vice-president, NPTC NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Driver recruiting, hiring and retention continue to be the top concern for private fleet operators, the 2019 Private Motor Truck…
OOIDA to urge Congress to improve treatment of truckers preview image Transportation OOIDA to urge Congress to improve treatment of truckers June 12, 2019 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – The group that promotes the interests of American truck drivers will testify before a U.S. congressional panel on Wednesday about the state of the country’s trucking…
U.S. spot market truckload volumes fall 12% in May preview image Supply Chain U.S. spot market truckload volumes fall 12% in May June 11, 2019 PORTLAND, Ore. – Spot market truckload freight volumes failed to meet expectations in May, transportation information provider DAT Solutions said on Tuesday. The number of full-truckload van loads moved on…
Continental renames urban waste transport tires preview image Transportation Continental renames urban waste transport tires June 11, 2019 FORT MILL, S.C. – Tire giant Continental has renamed its commercial waste transport tires and retreads for improved clarity. “The new nomenclature is descriptive and easy to use, ensuring that…
Maxim raises more funds for CancerCare Manitoba preview image Transportation Maxim raises more funds for CancerCare Manitoba June 11, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – Scores of volunteers from Maxim Truck and Trailer took part in the Challenge for Life 2019 in Winnipeg on Saturday, raising $230,000 for CancerCare Manitoba. That takes…
Thunder Bay set to vote on designated truck route preview image Infrastructure Thunder Bay set to vote on designated truck route June 10, 2019 Image courtesy: City of Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY, Ont. – After years of bitter debate, Thunder Bay will finally vote this Monday on a controversial proposal to create a designated…
Transportation Trucking industry welcomes U.S.-Mexico deal June 10, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. — The North American trucking industry is praising a deal reached late last week between the United States and Mexico to avoid a trade a war. U.S. President…
FCA US and Aurora to develop autonomous vehicles preview image Technology FCA US and Aurora to develop autonomous vehicles June 10, 2019 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – The North American division of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, FCA US, is teaming up with startup Aurora to develop self-driving commercial vehicles. Under a partnership announced on…
Industries voice concern as Trump tariffs loom preview image Supply Chain Industries voice concern as Trump tariffs loom June 7, 2019 Daimler’s truck manufacturing plant in Saltillo, Mexico, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, coinciding with the production of its 400,000th unit. (Photo: Daimler Trucks North America) TORONTO, Ont. — As Mexico…
Technology Truck-Lite finalizes acquisition of TrackPoint Systems June 7, 2019 FALCONER, N.Y. – Truck-Lite Co., a leader in heavy-duty and off-road lighting, telematics, engine protection, safety and visibility systems, has completed the acquisition of TrackPoint Systems, a supplier of asset…
