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Ridge named VP at CFI

JOPLIN, MO – CFI, a truckload carrier that’s a division of TFI International, has named Angela Ridge as vice president – human resources. She will report to Tim Staroba, CFI’s…

Peterbilt builds 1 millionth truck

DENTON, TX – Peterbilt has now built 1 million trucks, with a Model 567 Heritage model rolling off the assembly line at its manufacturing facility in Denton, Texas. “The…

Fleet to pay $400K for home-destroying crash

SASKATOON, SK – Saskatchewan’s Bert Baxter Transport will pay more than $400,000 in damages for a collision five years ago that destroyed two homes in Saskatoon. Driver Anthony Dale Voth…

Do you know the top in shops?

TORONTO, ON – The search is on for the 28th Canadian Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year, an honor sponsored by Volvo Trucks Canada. Nominations can be submitted through…

Tick, Tock: Electronic Logging Devices are coming

Canadian regulators didn’t waste much time. A U.S. mandate for Electronic Logging Devices (ELD’s) was just a few hours old on December 18 when federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced…

Pulse Survey: A look at your health

TORONTO, ON -- A lot of people make New Year's resolutions to hit the gym and eat more vegetables, but it takes effort throughout the year to remain healthy -- especially when it comes to life on the road. In this month's Pulse Survey, Today's Trucking asked for thoughts on health and wellness.

Truck Sales: October statistics

TORONTO, ON -- North America's Class 8 truck market finished a strong year, and WardsAuto's latest data specific to the Canadian market shows exactly where the gains have been realized.

ELD Day for Canada

BRAMPTON, ON -- It ultimately proved to be just a matter of time. On December 18, the same day that the U.S. mandated Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) to track Hours of Service, Canada’s Transport Minister Marc Garneau took to the podium to unveil plans to introduce similar rules on this side of the border.

New look, features at todaystrucking.com

TORONTO, ON – If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably noticed something different. Really different. Today’s Trucking has officially unveiled a redesigned website at www.todaystrucking.com, offering a new look, enhanced functionality, and – most important – the in-depth editorial content that Canada’s trucking industry has come to know and trust. One of the biggest changes comes with the sharing of daily news from www.trucknews.com, now presented alongside content available exclusively at www.todaystrucking.com.

Paccar trucks take CES stage

LAS VEGAS, NV – The Consumer Electronic Show (CES) is known for displaying the latest and greatest innovations in technology. This year, that includes several trucks – including autonomous and…

Ryder opens facility in London

LONDON, ON - Ryder System has opened a new logistics operating center in London, Ontario, to serve Eastern Canada and support more than 3,000 cross-border freight moves per month. The 30,000-square-foot facility at 1205 Green Valley Road includes offices and cross-docking space, and there's also parking for 286 trailers and 162 tractors. There are 210 drivers based at the facility, along with 55 Ryder employees. Inbound shipments from the U.S. will be unloaded here and sorted before being shipped out within 24 hours.

Oss takes pricing role at Fastfrate

WOODBRIDGE, ON - John Oss has been named director - yield management at Consolidated Fastfrate, in a role that will make him responsible for pricing and assessing margin requirements.

Class 8 truck orders remain strong

BLOOMINGTON, IN - North America's Class 8 truck orders pushed passed 30,000 units for the third month in a row this December - reaching 37,200 units - and totalling about 290,000 truck orders for the year, FTR says.

Leadership change at Yokohama

SANTA ANA, CA - Yokohama Tire (YTC) has named Jeff Barna is its new president as it makes three key changes to its senior leadership team.

Ground transportation costs down in October

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Canadian shippers saw the cost of ground transportation drop by 1% in October when compared to September, according to the Canadian General Freight Index compiled by Nulogx.