Personal responsibilty of leadership preview image Business Management Personal responsibilty of leadership November 16, 2014 The concept of leadership is usually perceived as having sway over the actions of others, but at their annual convention, Ontario Trucking Association members were told that being a good…
Business Management Digging deep and broad November 14, 2014 Performing a true cost of ownership analysis means searching all departments
Business Management Check Call: Embrace the risk November 13, 2014 Looking out a window situated 51 floors above street level should provide a spectacular view of the city skyline, but when the fog rolls in, it’s hard to see what…
Bushell Transport has its head in the Cloud preview image Business Management Bushell Transport has its head in the Cloud November 12, 2014 Heavy-haul company relies on Web-based software to run its business
Canadian spot market steady in October: TransCore preview image Business Management Canadian spot market steady in October: TransCore November 12, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — Canadian spot market freight volumes were relatively unchanged in October, but up 21% year-over-year, according to the latest data from TransCore. Cross-border load volumes accounted for 69%…
Business Management Ontario carriers remain optimistic about business conditions November 12, 2014 Enthusiasm about business conditions has tempered slightly since the last OTA survey, but carriers remain optimistic about freight volumes and rates
AERO, POWERTRAIN ENHANCEMENTS TO BENEFIT ALL VOLVO CUSTOMERS preview image Business Management AERO, POWERTRAIN ENHANCEMENTS TO BENEFIT ALL VOLVO CUSTOMERS November 11, 2014 While adaptive gearing may not be a fit for many Canadian customers due to its requirement for high road speeds and its GVWR limitations, most of the enhancements built into…
FIVE TIPS ON BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL OWNER/OPERATOR preview image Business Management FIVE TIPS ON BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL OWNER/OPERATOR November 11, 2014 It’s not easy, being an owner/operator. Costs have been rising rapidly in recent years: fuel, insurance, tires, repairs – not to mention your most important asset, the truck. Meanwhile, pay…
Business Management Dicom expands into US with acquisition of Time Logistics Couriers November 11, 2014 MONTREAL, Que. — Dicom Transportation Group has announced its expansion into the US with the acquisition of Georgia-based Time Logistics Couriers. Time Logistics is an asset-free provider of third-party logistics…
Business Management The Human Edge: Plan for success November 11, 2014 Well-thought-out HR strategies deliver tangible returns
Business Management Profiling drivers readies fleets for better legal defences November 10, 2014 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — The last thing any trucking company wants is to suffer an accident resulting in charges files against a driver or a lawsuit against the business, but…
Business Management Taking Care of Business: Selling your business? What could go wrong? November 10, 2014 Four tips to make sure you get the most for your company
Business Management Risky Business: The lost art of trip planning November 7, 2014 Better prepared drivers don't run afoul of HoS regulations
Business Management Navistar announces new leadership, retirement of Jack Allen November 6, 2014 LISLE, Ill. — Navistar has announced a corporate shake-up, which sees expanded responsibilities for some executives and the retirement of chief operating officer Jack Allen. Allen is stepping down after…
US spot market stays stable preview image Business Management US spot market stays stable November 6, 2014 Beaverton, Ore. — The US spot market rates remained relatively steady during the last week in October, according to the DAT Solutions. Based on data compiled from the DAT load…
