Business Management

Trucking wants more drivers. It doesn’t need them.

I have a money shortage. I want more of it. I know others in this situation, so we’re going to band together to petition the government for more money. We’ll…

Westcan truck driver loses challenge over drug and alcohol testing

Truck driver Randall Phillips has failed in a legal bid to challenge Westcan Bulk Transport’s random drug and alcohol testing program. Phillips had argued the fleet shouldn’t be able to…

Add a broker arm to your truck fleet

The freight business is booming as consumers spend all that cash they saved by staying home on stuff they think will make life at home more interesting. The last time…

Titanium Transportation finds ‘transformative’ acquisition in ITS

Titanium Transportation has found the “transformative” acquisition it has been looking for. The company announced this morning it has purchased International Truckload Services (ITS), a Belleville, Ont.-based truckload provider that…

Triage programs, organized tasks keep trucks rolling through the bays

Time is money in every shop, and that means taking every possible step to enhance efficiencies. Understanding the repairs to be completed, and even having the right tools on hand,…

Manual processes weigh down shipper yards, study says

Those who oversee shipper yards continue to be weighed down by traditional manual processes that affect everything from detention times to throughput. The observation emerges in the State of Yard…

Heniff Transportation buys Premier Bulk Systems

Premier Bulk Systems has a new owner, after being acquired by U.S.-based Heniff Transportation Systems. Premier will continue to operate as a separate Canadian entity led by founder Kevin Berry.

Cummins makes executive appointments

Cummins has made three executive appointments within its engine business. Amy Boerger has become head of the North American region for on-highway engines as vice-president and general manager, North America.

Penske awards three Canadian fleets

Penske Logistics has awarded three Canadian truckload fleets as part of its inaugural Freight Management Trucking Carrier Awards program. Road Link Xpress, Autobahn Freight Lines, and JMF Transport were recognized…

TFI International acquires Fleetway Transport

TFI International has purchased Fleetway Transport, a Brantford, Ont.-based truckload and heavy haul provider. Fleetway operates flatbeds, roll-tites, stepdecks and other equipment as well as providing warehousing and transportation for…

The case for a motor carrier safety plan

A trucking company is responsible for a number of things connected to operating commercial motor vehicles: driver conduct, vehicle mechanical safety condition, load security and the shipment of goods, and…

KTG acquires two London trucking businesses

Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) has added two Ontario businesses to its stable: Round The Lakes Motor Express and Ready to Load Logistics. Both companies will operate under current leadership, with…

Covid-19 is bringing lasting change to the truck shop

The empty shelves admittedly left me with an uneasy feeling in the early days of Covid-19. Grocery store aisles were stripped bare of staples. Shoppers had hoarded toilet paper of…

Why M&A activity should heat up this year

Owners of trucking and logistics companies could fetch a premium for their businesses in 2021, thanks to pent-up buyer demand and an increase in interest from non-traditional buyers. Spencer Tenney,…

Canadian spot market volumes end wild year on a down note

Overall Canadian spot market load volumes on Loadlink were down just 4% in a volatile 2020, while December load volumes dropped 8% from November. Loadlink Technologies said further Covid-related shutdowns…