Business Management Canadian transportation rates increased in October: CGFI January 8, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. — The cost of ground transportation in Canada increased 1.2% in October, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index compiled by Nulogx. The base rate index, which…
Business Management Canada Post altering schedule due to changes in Toronto traffic enforcement January 5, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. – Toronto Mayor John Tory’s war on congestion has led at least one Canadian institution to alter the way it does business. Canada Post said it will change…
Business Management Farrow buys CK Logistics January 4, 2015 TORONTO, Ont. — Canadian Customs broker Farrow has announced the acquisition of CK Logistics, a Customs broker and logistics firm with locations in San Antonio and Houston, Texas. Farrow says…
Business Management Check Call: The next best thing to being there December 31, 2014 Transportation Media brings the conferences to you
Business Management The View with Lou: An unexpected gift December 30, 2014 3D printing could change transportation patterns and solve the driver shortage in the process
Business Management Risky Business: Prepare for winter’s wrath December 24, 2014 Help your drivers avoid weather-related accidents
City Smarts: Tuning up preview image Business Management City Smarts: Tuning up December 24, 2014 St. John's shares some of its fleet maintenance strategies.
Business Management Bottom Line: Separating yourself from the herd December 22, 2014 Why it's important to develop your personal brand
Business Management US truck tonnage sets new record December 19, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. — US for-hire truck tonnage increased 3.5% in November, achieving a new record high. The seasonally adjusted American Trucking Associations Truck Tonnage Index was up 4.4% year-over-year, marking…
Business Management More trailers ordered in November December 19, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. — November trailer orders were just over 36,000 units, up 43% year over year, according to the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT…
Ontario’s extended B-train permits available in January preview image Business Management Ontario’s extended B-train permits available in January December 19, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — In Ontario, the new year will bring new permits for a newly approved trailer configuration. According to the Ontario Trucking Association, the Ontario Ministry of Transport is…
Business Management Mullen Group approves $80M in capital spending December 18, 2014 OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group plans to spend $80 million in capital investments, with half of that directed towards the purchase of new trucks, trailer and specialized equipment. Another $35…
Business Management PACCAR honours Canadian and US service managers December 18, 2014 BELLEVUE, Wa. – Service managers from Manitoba and Ontario were named as some of the best in the PACCAR Leasing Company’s network. Kelly Whyte, of C.T.S. Lease and Rental,…
Business Management Unhappy drayage truckers plan meeting December 18, 2014 SURREY, B.C. — Changes put in place to improve the working conditions for truckers who haul into and out of Port Metro Vancouver aren’t making drivers happy.
Business Management Fleet cost management: It starts with the trucks you buy December 17, 2014 As a fleet manager, you probably spend a significant portion of your time looking for ways to control your operating costs. Fuel is always a big portion of a…
