Today's Trucking Staff

Legislation Would Make Truck Driving Certified Occupation

WINNIPEG -- A new certified occupations act has been introduced in the Manitoba legislature with the aim of providing better training and skills development for workers in the province, starting off with truck drivers. According to the Economy Minister Kevin Chief, the plan would ensure Manitoba workers in certain industries would be able to receive certification in their occupation from on-the-job training as well as classroom training from accredited providers. "Manitoba businesses have many specialized jobs that people new to the job market need to know are an option for them," he said. "We have the youngest and fastest growing demographic in Canada, as well as many newcomers and others who are just looking for a chance to put their abilities to use in a new occupation. This proposed act is about giving them a tap on the shoulder to show them the possibilities available."

Truck Lubricants Guru Slipping Into Retirement

SAN RAMON, CA. -- After nearly 40 years in the lubricants business, Chevron's well-known consulting scientist for its Delo heavy-duty engine oil and a man who helped establish heavy duty engine oil categories has decided to retire at the end of June.

CTA, PMTC Give Thumbs Up to New eManifest Rules

Two trucking groups have given their endorsement to changes in regulations regarding eManifest information required by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) prior to arrival in Canada.

Find Out How to Get a $10,000 Tax Credit at PMTC Event

OAKVILLE, ON - Training always comes with a price tag, but private fleet managers who attend an annual event can learn how they can get $10,000 per apprentice driver to help offset the costs.

Everything Turning Up Titanium for One Fleet

WOODBRIDGE, ON. -- Business has been gangbusters so much for one fleet, earlier named one of Canada's fastest growing companies, that it has now set a record.

FMCSA’s CSA Program Goes Under Review

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- An audit was launched this week of the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) key safety program by the investigative arm of the U.S. Transportation Department.

Report: Fuel Saving Technology Saving Fleets Big Money

DALLAS, TX — Want to save some loonies? You can, and in a big way, according to a new study from the North American Council for…

Chevron Hits YouTube with Unconventional Videos

What do a gold miner, a logger, a truck driver and a farmer all have in common, aside from the fact you can find them on different "reality television" series?

North American Truck Orders Post April Decline

COLUMBUS and BLOOMINGTON, IN -- Orders for new heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks in North America both hit the skids a little bit, but it's no cause for alarm. During April, 39,700 Class 5 through Class 8 truck orders were booked, down 6% compared the April 2014, according to preliminary numbers from the commercial vehicle industry data provider ACT Research. Actual numbers will be published in mid-May. "While the order volume represents a fairly sharp deceleration from the 50,000 units-plus order months experienced from October to February, the pullback is a reflection of already large backlogs as well as a paucity of build slots remaining in 2015," said Kenny Vieth, ACT president and senior analyst. "This month's net orders were not a surprise, considering that the calendar is moving away from peak order season."

Rumble Named TransForce CFO, Executive Vice President

MONTREAL - The trucking and logistics provider, TransForce Inc., has a new money-man.

Fuel Prices Increasing as Oil Hits 2015 Highs

The average Canadian cost of diesel and gasoline continues moving up as oil prices on Tuesday hit their highest levels of the year.

Diesel, Gasoline Prices Increase Over Past Week, Oil Higher

The average price of diesel fuel has edged higher over the past week, but remains well below the level from a year ago.

Cummins, Agility Fuel Systems Agree to Partnership

DALLAS - Cummins Inc. announced Tuesday it entered into a strategic partnership to increase its presence in the heavy-duty truck and bus natural gas engine business.

Ryder Extends Finance Offering to Canadian Customers

MIAMI, FL -- Ryder System Inc. said on Monday it has made available to Canadian customers a service for making it easier to finance previously owned vehicles.

Nova Enterprises, Lockhart Truck Center Rebrand

TRURO, NS -- Following a merger in 2013, the truck dealerships Nova Enterprises Ltd. and Lockhart Truck Center have rebranded under the Nova Truck Centres banner.