Business Management Navistar says market share improved, losses narrowed in Q2 June 8, 2014 LISLE, Ill. — Navistar narrowed its losses in the second quarter, to US$297 million on revenues of $2.7 billion. The company says orders and retail market share for medium- and…
Business Management Leaders: Taking risks and changing the rules June 6, 2014 Tom Kretsinger, Jr., past chair of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), talks about legal threats and drivers' pay.
Business Management Risky Business: Selling safety to the CEO June 6, 2014 Running a safe operation is good for profits and productivity
Business Management The Human Edge: Competitive Compensation June 6, 2014 Offering the right combination of base pay, variable pay and desirable benefits makes a company more attractive.
Business Management Taking Care of Business: Better B2B marketing plans June 6, 2014 The 11 steps that will lead to better results
Business Management Check Call: Get to know yourself before the gorilla arrives June 6, 2014 As the transportation management software industry matures, a dominant player is likely to emerge.
Business Management TransForce adds refuse fleet June 4, 2014 MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce has added to its waste hauling business with the acquisition of Matieres Residuelles. TransForce’s Matrec division made the purchase of Veolia E.S. Matieres Residuelles, which operates…
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Business Management May’s Class 8 truck orders best since 2006 June 3, 2014 Class 8 truck orders strengthened in May, marking the strongest month of May since 2006, according to preliminary figures from industry forecasters. ACT Research reported preliminary Class 8 orders of…
BCTA offering online training June 3, 2014 LANGLEY, B.C. — The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) says it’s now offering online training courses for a fee of $4 per driver each month. The purchase includes unlimited use of…
Business Management Vancouver port selects Webtech Wireless for truck GPS program June 3, 2014 VANCOUVER, B.C. — Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) has selected a local firm to provide the telematics solution that will allow it to implement its GPS truck tracking system. Webtech Wireless…
Business Management Trailer Wizards names new executive v.p. June 3, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Trailer Wizards has named Anne McKee executive vice-president. In her new role, McKee will work on providing customer-friendly, timely service and on developing the company’s commercial trailer…
Business Management Webtech Wireless, Vedder Transport up for tech award June 2, 2014 VANCOUVER, B.C. — Webtech Wireless and its client Vedder Transport have been nominated for a Technology Impact Award. The award is sanctioned by the B.C. Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) and…
Business Management Ontario carriers continue to feel good about business conditions June 2, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario truckers continued to express optimism when responding to the latest Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) survey of business conditions. The Q2 survey indicated carrier optimism in Ontario…
Business Management TransForce boosts US presence with Transport America buy June 2, 2014 MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce has announced a major US purchase, acquiring truckload carrier Transport America. The deal gives TransFoce a substantial US presence. Transport America operates 12 terminals throughout the…
