I will not eat alone… and other rules for freight peddlers August 1, 2014 Most people think it's too late to be talking about New Year's resolutions. By now your gym bag is collecting dust in the back seat of the car and you're ordering a side of cheeseb
Queenston – Lewiston closures expected for three days August 1, 2014 QUEENSTON, Ont. -- The Queenston Lewiston Bridge is advising truckers of closures for US-bound traffic today, as well as October 19th, 20th, and potentially the 21st.
Getting Used to Used August 1, 2014 Fuel economy. Maintenance. Purchase price. Resale value. Truck operators continue to voice concerns about diesel engines made after Oct. 1, when U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc
Detroit Windsor Tunnel marks 75 years August 1, 2014 DETROIT & WINDSOR, Ont. -- the Detroit Windsor Tunnel is celebrating its 75 year anniversary by unveiling a new international boundary marker today.
Waging Warranty: 10 ways to avoid a dispute on a warranty claim August 1, 2014 Over the years I've heard from hundreds of people -- almost always owner-operators, but also some drivers and small fleets -- who feel they've been treated poorly by carriers, gove
Feds provide over $10 million to support transportation workforce August 1, 2014 LONDON, Ont., -- The Government of Canada will provide over $10.8 million to promote a skilled workforce in the transportation sector, including in the trucking industry.
New (Tax) Year Resolutions August 1, 2014 A few years ago, I visited a fleet owner for a story about driver files. The guy had a manila folder for each one of his owner-operators, about 20 in all. The folders occupied thr
Livingston to buy PBB Global Logistics August 1, 2014 TORONTO, -- Customs brokerage firm Livingston International has filed with securities regulators to acquire all of the outstanding trust units of PBB Global Logistics Income Fund.
Should I stay or should I go? Who makes the call at your fleet? August 1, 2014 "Should I stay or should I go now?" -- The Clash, 1982 Many a time a truck driver has hummed that famous Clash tune as he rolls down a frosting highway on a dreary February nigh
Forcing Sales: Do the math before you hire a rep August 1, 2014 Funny how this business works. Before Christmas: no trucks. After Christmas: no freight. Things just aren't humming along the way they were six months ago. It's at times like this
Electronic signature capture: Just sign here August 1, 2014 Electronic signature capture has become a technology darling of late, one of those tools that rose to prominence in the small-package delivery business and is now garnering interes
Fuel for thought: Keep your O/Os afloat August 1, 2014 Now is the time for all good fleet owners to come to the aid of their owner-operators. If you don't find a way to help them through this fuel-price crisis, you'll prove to them wha
Leaving little to chance August 1, 2014 Having hauled dangerous goods for 20-odd years, and having also been involved in a lawsuit south of the border, I can tell you it's no contest as to which is worse. I'd hook on to
Gimme Five: TransForce buys again August 1, 2014 MONTREAL, -- Canada's largest trucking company continues to roll steadily down acquisition trail by buying its fifth carrier in the last month.
Got a secret? Street smarts? Pass it on August 1, 2014 My old friend Merv Orr died a couple of months ago. In fact, we all lost a friend. One of the industry's good guys, Merv was trucking long before there were paved roads in some par
