Truck News

Phase 3 SPIF deadline extended five years due to weak economy

OTA concerned about new biodiesel rule

TORONTO, Ont. -- The province of Ontario has announced a new biodiesel mandate, which will require a 2% biofuel component in on- and off-road diesel beginning in April 2014, and ramping up to 4% in 2015.

‘Collaboration’ becoming more than just a buzzword: Jacquie Meyers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The term collaboration, as it applies to the relationships between shippers and carriers, has been “overused and misused in our industry,” but there are finally signs that shippers are truly interested in...

Most economic indicators remain in positive territory

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Despite all the negativity on the news, and the uncertainty involving the US debt load and credit rating, most trends are pointing to a steadily growing economy that bodes well for trucking’s future.

Freight volumes strong, but overcapacity remains an issue: M-O’s Munro

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Freight volumes are higher than they’ve been in “many, many” years, but there remains excess capacity in the marketplace and continued downward pressure on rates.

Looking for an exit strategy?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Business owners shouldn’t wait until they have to sell their business to begin the planning process, otherwise they’ll “lose control of the process.”

Toronto Transportation Club turns 100

TORONTO, Ont. -- The Toronto Transportation Club this year celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Safe practices start with the hiring process

KITCHENER, Ont. -- If the object is to climb a tree, is it best to train a rabbit or to use a squirrel?

Take the next step to accident prevention, safety expert urges

KITCHENER, Ont. – The rising cost of lawsuits, increasing government scrutiny and penalties for unsafe operators, and easily accessible technology that can turn any bystander at the scene of an accident into a star witness can mean only...

Expect higher transportation pricing in years ahead: Cormark’s Newman

TORONTO, Ont. – The potential for synchronous global growth could ignite demand for transportation, leading to higher carrier pricing, a recovery of profitability, and the potential for industry consolidation, according to David Newman, a...

Seeking the good life

Here we are again, another December and another year under our belts. For those of us on the front lines (and that’s most of us), it’s been a tough year, again. In fact we’ve had five difficult years in a row. Recent reports...

Are trucking ‘reality’ shows good or bad for the industry’s image?

This monthly column is all about opinions. Well actually one opinion, to be more specific, mine. Every now and then I’ll throw a few facts in to the mix, but mostly it is my take from behind the wheel on things that are happening in our...

Mandatory entry-level driver training: What does the industry really want or need?

It may seem a little like reaching into a nest of spiders but we’re willing to wade in on the subject of mandatory training for commercial truck drivers. It’s a topic that garners attention for periods of time, disappears from...

Clearing the air on emissions tampering

There will always be folks who think that for every rule there is an exception – and unfortunately, there’s no shortage of misguided people willing to demonstrate it. 

Ontario’s misguided biodiesel mandate

Ontario is hopping on the biodiesel bandwagon, requiring a 2% blend in on- and off-road diesel by 2014 and ramping up to a 4% blend by 2015. This begs two questions. The first is, why? Will this industry never get the credit it deserves for...