CTA highlights steps to address ‘urgent’ supply chain challenges preview image Transportation CTA highlights steps to address ‘urgent’ supply chain challenges June 16, 2022 The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has identified several industry challenges that it will submit to a new National Supply Chain Task Force, drawing on insights from a Wednesday meeting that…
Permanent repairs to start soon on B.C.’s Coquihalla, Hwy. 1 preview image Infrastructure Permanent repairs to start soon on B.C.’s Coquihalla, Hwy. 1 June 16, 2022 The British Columbia government announced that permanent repairs to flood-damaged sections of the Coquihalla (Highway 5) and Highway 1 will soon be underway. Work is expected to be substantially complete…
Used truck prices softening: Ritchie Bros. preview image Equipment Used truck prices softening: Ritchie Bros. June 16, 2022 Used trucks are still commanding high values during Ritchie Bros. auctions, but the prices have softened in recent months – particularly in Canada. The company’s index that monitors truck tractor…
Maxim Truck & Trailer raises $35K for Harvest Manitoba preview image Human Resources Maxim Truck & Trailer raises $35K for Harvest Manitoba June 16, 2022 Maxim Truck & Trailer raised $35,704 in support of Harvest Manitoba during a live charity barbecue on June 9, at its head office in Winnipeg. About 500 guests attended the…
Vancouver port to require post-2006 trucks beginning Sept. 15 preview image Equipment Vancouver port to require post-2006 trucks beginning Sept. 15 June 15, 2022 The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has announced it will ban any container trucks with model years older than 2006, in a bid to improve air quality. The change is effective…
Sparkling trucks grab attention at Shell Rotella SuperRigs preview image Sparkling trucks grab attention at Shell Rotella SuperRigs June 15, 2022 Shiny trucks attracted hundreds of visitors to Branson Landing in Branson, Mo., for the 40th Anniversary Shell Rotella SuperRigs, held June 9-11. The event included the truck lights contest and fireworks,…
A dazzling display at Shell Rotella SuperRigs preview image Equipment A dazzling display at Shell Rotella SuperRigs June 14, 2022 Shiny trucks attracted hundreds of visitors to Branson Landing in Branson, Mo., for the 40th Anniversary Shell Rotella SuperRigs, held June 9-11. The event included the truck lights contest and…
Erb Group earns Trailblazer Purpose Award preview image Transportation Erb Group earns Trailblazer Purpose Award June 14, 2022 The Erb Group of Companies was recognized for its corporate social responsibility efforts and awarded the Trailblazer Purpose Award of 2022 by the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA). The…
Tanisaki, Singh named Highway Angels preview image Human Resources Tanisaki, Singh named Highway Angels June 13, 2022 Two drivers from Canada – Kenichi Tanisaki and Navdeep Singh – were among three recognized as Highway Angels by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) for performing good deeds while on…
Garmin wireless backup cameras improve vision by day and night preview image Equipment Garmin wireless backup cameras improve vision by day and night June 13, 2022 Garmin’s BC 50 and BC 50 with Night Vision wireless backup cameras are expanding on the views traditionally limited to mirrors alone. The BC 50 with Night Vision incorporates…
Garmin headsets offer 50-hour talk time preview image Transportation Garmin headsets offer 50-hour talk time June 13, 2022 Garmin’s dezl 100/200 Series wireless headsets are promising better audio in noisy cab environments. The adjustable boom mic and ear cups fuse audio and active noise cancelation (ANC) technologies.
Birdseye views enhance Garmin navigators preview image Equipment Birdseye views enhance Garmin navigators June 13, 2022 Garmin’s dezl OTR610/710/810/1010 trucking navigators now include automatic Birdseye Satellite Imagery that highlights truck entrances, security gates, and loading docks. Displays themselves come in the form of six-, seven-,…
Trucking HR Canada’s Splinter to join C. D. Howe Institute council preview image Transportation Trucking HR Canada’s Splinter to join C. D. Howe Institute council June 13, 2022 Trucking HR Canada has announced its CEO, Angela Splinter, has been invited to join the CD Howe Institute’s Human Capital Policy Council. Angela Splinter (Photo: Trucking HR Canada) The Human…
TCA promotes Heller to VP of safety and government affairs preview image Health & Safety TCA promotes Heller to VP of safety and government affairs June 13, 2022 The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has promoted David Heller to senior vice-president of safety and government affairs. “This promotion will re-emphasize TCA’s commitment to being a leading presence within…
Harrison, Shantz secure President’s Award from PMTC preview image Transportation Harrison, Shantz secure President’s Award from PMTC June 13, 2022 Two past chairmen of the Private Motor Trucking Council of Canada have been honored with the organization’s President’s Award – a recognition that has been presented just twice before. John…
