Business Management Cyber attacks can funnel through trucking companies to shippers November 28, 2014 NEWTON, Mass. — Trucking companies may be inadvertently creating security holes in their customers’ computer networks. A recent study by a number of US firms involved in cyber security…
Business Management ATK makes management appointments November 27, 2014 CALGARY, Alta. – ATK Oilfield Transportation Inc. has hired two new executives. Harminder Dhillon has joined the rig moving and specialized transportation services company as its vice-president of business…
Business Management CGFI reports ground transportation rates dipped in September November 26, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) compiled by Nulogx indicates the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers declined again in September. Costs shrunk 0.83% in…
Bibby offers factoring program November 25, 2014 MISSISAUGA, Ont. — Bibby Financial Services Canada has added an accounts receivable financing option for trucking companies. According to the company, its factoring service is geared toward mid-market carriers borrowing…
Business Management Streeper acquired November 25, 2014 CALGARY, ALta. –A West coast oilfield transportation company has a new owner. ATK Oilfield Transportation Inc., which is headquartered in Calgary, has completed its acquisition of Streeper and Sons Trucking…
Business Management WATCH OUT FOR THIS SCAM November 24, 2014 There’s a scam going around that could catch unsuspecting carriers off-guard. It goes like this: The carrier gets a call from an individual seeking T-Chek authorization codes over the phone…
Business Management Mullen Group buys Gardewine November 24, 2014 OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group announced today an agreement to purchase Manitoba-based Gardewine Group, one of the largest privately-owned transportation companies in Canada. The deal is valued at $172 million,…
Business Management Tight truck capacity putting pressure on shippers: FTR November 24, 2014 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Shippers continue to feel the effect of tight trucking capacity, according to the latest Shippers Conditions Index compiled by FTR. The reading of -6.6 in September was…
Business Management Trucking exec wins Toastmasters competition November 23, 2014 LONDON, Ont. — A trucking company executive has won a major Toastmasters speech contest, and credits the organization for giving him the skills required to deal with other executives in…
Business Management Westcan Bulk Transport recognized for corporate culture November 21, 2014 EDMONTON, Alta. — Westcan Bulk Transport has been named as having one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures. “We are honoured to be receiving this recognition, as it is…
Business Management US truck tonnage up slightly in October; Solid fall freight season projected November 21, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. — US for-hire truck tonnage inched up 0.5% in October, on the heels of a revised decline of 0.8% in September, according to the latest American Trucking Associations…
Business Management Bridgestone opens new tire plant November 21, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone Americas has added 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing capacity with the opening of a new plant in South Carolina. Located in Aiken, the facility was…
Business Management Ryder creates loyalty program November 20, 2014 MIAMI, Fla. — Ryder System Inc. wants to start rewarding its regular customers. The company has created Ryder RedZone, a loyalty program for its commercial rental customers. It is…
‘The truck comes first’ preview image Business Management ‘The truck comes first’ November 20, 2014 Owner/Operator of the Year George Sutherland built his business by running it like a business
Avaal celebrates 100 classes of teaching students to ‘truck smart’ preview image Business Management Avaal celebrates 100 classes of teaching students to ‘truck smart’ November 17, 2014 Avaal Technology just sent its 100th batch of people into the trucking workforce. Here’s what they’re going to bring to the industry.
