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CTA organizes coalition for Ottawa to increase CBSA funding

TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on a host of business associations to join a coalition calling on federal cabinet ministers to deal with the growing problem…

Wabash National earns fifth consecutive ISO 14001:2004 registration

LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Wabash National  recently received re-certification of the ISO 14001:2004 registration for its Lafayette, Indiana, operations. The ISO 14001:2004 standard, published by the International Organization for Standardization, is…

Day & Ross appoints new president and CEO

HARTLAND, N.B. — Day & Ross announced today that Bill Doherty has been appointed its new president and CEO. Doherty succeeds John Doucet, who will retire from the role on…

Total costs rise March

TORONTO, Ont. — The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased 1.2% from February to March the Canadian General Freight Index (CGDI) indicated this week. The base rate…

Glasvan Great Dane hands out awards for sales excellence

  MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Glasvan Great Dane has crowned two of its employees winners of the Great Dane King Pin Awards for their exceptional sales achievements and for delivering outstanding…

CITT opens registration for annual logistics conference

TORONTO, Ont. — The Canada Logistics Conference presented by CITT is now open for early bird registration. The conference returns to Montreal on October 25-27 2017, and promises to bring together…

TFI International adds to its Board of Directors

MONTREAL, Que. — TFI International announced today that it has added Debra Kelly-Ennis to its Board of Directors. Kelly-Ennis is an experienced CEO and corporate board member whose executive career…

Trison Tarps hosts fourth annual customer appreciation pig roast

BRANTFORD, Ont. –  To thank its employees, customers, and suppliers, Trison Tarps once again hosted its annual customer appreciation barbecue. And just like the Trison tag line, Where Customer Service…

Maintenance is key to surviving International Roadcheck: Bendix

ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems have once again rolled out a list of tips for all fleets and owner-operators to help them get through the annual International Roadcheck. This…

Del Duca wins leadership award

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario’s Transportation Minister, Steven Del Duca received the Road Today 2017 Leadership Award. Del Duca was recognized for his dedicated public service, community involvement, commitment and vision…

Kinedyne offers up tips on how to survive Roadcheck 2017

BRANCHBURG, N.J. – This year’s International Roadcheck is coming up soon, and Kinedyne wants all drivers and fleets ready and focused for the largest enforcement program on commercial motor vehicles in…

Hino crowns the winners of skills competition

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Hino Motors crowned the top truck masters at its National Dealer Meeting held May 9-11 at Fanshawe College in London, Ont. The company gathered top-notch experts from…

Don’t underestimate your ability to influence change

In April 1970, David Brower founded Earth Day and coined the slogan “Think globally, act locally.” It is a term that can be, and is, applied widely outside the environmental…

The good old days?

Why does life so often look better in the rear-view mirror? I must admit, I like the look of, say, the Louisville Fairgrounds in my rear-view mirror come Saturday. At…

Why your chargeback looks Loonie

You may be looking at your International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) chargeback from your carrier and thinking, “What the? Those people have finally lost it…” And they may have, but…