Business Management

PMTC endorses early contact tracing

MILTON, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) has endorsed the use of contact tracing to help stop the spread of Covid-19. “To flatten the curve, as…

Trucking industry making the slow climb back

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – While trucking conditions are improving, it will be some time before they get back to pre-Covid levels. FTR expects U.S. truck loadings to decline 5.7% this year.

How to survive a post-Covid supply chain

Congratulations to Canadians whose collective response to the Covid crisis has been ranked among the best in the world. As we slowly reopen the economy I’m seeing signs of stability…

Werner expanding final mile services to Canada

OMAHA, Neb. – Werner Enterprises is expanding its final mile delivery service to Canada. It says it will utilize a network of strategic alliance agents to serve all provinces and…

Canada Cartage opens new Brampton fulfillment center

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Canada Cartage Logistics Solutions (CCLS) has announced the opening of a new 300,000 sq.-ft. fulfillment center to support its growing e-commerce business. The facility is located at…

ECONOMIC WATCH: Shippers enjoyed most favorable conditions ever in April

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The FTR Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) soared to an unprecedented 41.3 reading in April, reflecting the best ever conditions for shippers. A positive reading is favorable for…

Purolator to add 1,100 jobs

TORONTO, Ont. – Purolator says it will add more than 1,100 new jobs as the Canadian economy recovers from the pandemic. One year ago, it announced its $1-billion-plus, five-year…

Becoming an owner-operator in the age of Covid-19

TORONTO, Ont. – When Roger Mansfield turned 40 last year, he decided the time was right to pursue his dream of becoming an owner-operator. In January, he got the ball…

Edward Fuels joins McDougall Energy

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – McDougall Energy has acquired Edward Fuels and its associated companies, including Manitoulin Fuels and Petroline Petroleums. The new divisions will operate under their existing names…

TFI picks up Comcar’s MCT Transportation

MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International has purchased the assets of MCT Transportation, a refrigerated and dry van subsidiary of Comcar Industries. TFI paid US$9.6 million for the assets, including accounts…

Trucking is managing Covid-19 well, but a new threat looms

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The trucking industry has done better than the broader population at avoiding Covid-19, but there are still frightening health-related concerns on the horizon. An update on how…

Four ways to improve your fleet’s safety culture

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – There’s no magic wand for creating a safety culture within your trucking organization, but two fleets shared their own secrets to success June 24, during the Truckload…

Explaining the U.S. hours-of-service changes

The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced changes to the hours-of-service regulations that impact the driving time available.  It has revised the rules in four areas The…

Speedy’s latest graffiti trailers take aim at racism

TORONTO, Ont. – As racial tensions mount south of the border, a Canadian fleet is using two trailers to deliver a message of solidarity. Speedy Transport’s Everyone vs. Racism graffiti…

ECONOMIC WATCH: Canadian spot market load volumes recovering

TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics has reported spot market load volumes increased 5% in May, but were still 42% off May 2019 volumes. (Source: TransCore Link Logistics) With the…