James Menzies

Trucking companies experiencing an “everything” shortage: ACT Research

Trucking capacity remains “range-bound” according to the latest Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest report from ACT Research, as fleets experience a shortage of “everything.” “While the focus is on silicon and…

6 things to consider before electrifying your fleet

The electrification of heavy commercial vehicles is exciting. Drivers love the lack of noise and vibration, and the immediate torque. Technicians like the simplicity of the powertrain, longer brake life…

As Wallace & Carey turns 100, it tackles some of its greatest challenges to date

For Calgary-based distribution company Wallace & Carey, its 100th year in business has also been among the most challenging. From fires that ravaged the B.C. Interior, to flooding that would…

Peterbilt rolling out augmented reality tools to dealers

Peterbilt says it will have deployed 200 ARTech augmented reality tools to dealers by March 31, 2022. The system features proprietary software that displays 3D and augmented reality views of…

Drivers returning to the workforce: ACT

ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index reflected a decrease in volumes, pricing, and productivity, with more drivers returning to work, adding some capacity. “While the pandemic continues to cast uncertainty, the…

TFI International buys U.S. refrigerated fleet

TFI International has added to its U.S. operations with the purchase of D&D Sexton, a Carthage, Missouri-based refrigerated transportation provider. The acquisition adds more than 150 company drivers and owner-operators,…

Trailer builders continue to struggle with supply chain, labor challenges: ACT

Component and material shortages continue to plague trailer builders, and the issue is widespread and extending to the aftermarket, according to ACT Research. “In addition to supply-chain constraints, workforce availability…

Polaris Transportation publishes cybersecurity white paper

Polaris Transportation has published a white paper on cybersecurity, in light of an increase in ransomwhere attacks seen over the past year. “Our white paper explains how serious this is…

Manitoulin Group buys Diamond Delivery

Manitoulin Group of Companies has acquired Diamond Delivery and First Canadian Messenger in Surrey, B.C., expanding its Western Canada presence. The acquisition adds another 150 service points in Western Canada,…

Truck tonnage rises for third straight month

U.S. for-hire truck tonnage rose 0.4% in October, according to the latest data from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “October’s gain was the third straight totaling 2.9%,” said ATA chief…

Is a Driver Shortage Surcharge the answer to raising driver pay?

The thorny issue of how, and how much, professional drivers should be paid came up during the Truckload Carriers Association’s Bridging Border Barriers event Nov. 17. Speaking during a panel…

MELT finally producing better qualified entry-level drivers: TCA Panel

Mandatory entry-level training (MELT) in Ontario is finally showing signs of producing better trained drivers, human resources professionals said during the Truckload Carriers Association’s Bridging Border Barriers event this week.

More loads, fewer trucks available in Canada’s spot market in October

It was the best October on record for Canadian spot market truckload volumes, according to the latest data from Loadlink Technologies. Loadlink reported an increase in load availability for a…

U.S. vaccine mandate could have “disastrous” effect on capacity: TCA

The U.S. vaccine mandate, if it goes through as proposed, would be a “game changer” with a “disastrous” effect on trucking capacity. That was the message David Heller, vice-president –…

Trailer orders slump in October as OEMs remain cautious in taking orders

Trailer orders fell 40% in October, and were down 70% year over year, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. The industry forecaster says trailer manufacturers continue to be slow…