Business Management

Traction to open first corporate location in B.C.

LANGLEY, B.C. – Traction will open its first corporate store and a new distribution center in B.C. Currently serving Canada’s west coast with 12 associated Traction stores and other business…

Volvo looks to bring its success in Canada to Mexican market

PUEBLA, Mexico – Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) president Peter Voorhoeve could not be happier with the continued progress his company has made in the Canadian market. While looking to…

Spot market loads, trucks, both declined in September

TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian spot market load volumes were in line with normal seasonal trends in the third quarter, and the truck-to-load ratio did not change from August to September,…

Freight volumes, Driver Inc., ELDs, key themes at STS

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Carriers are seeing a reduction in freight volumes, but are still experiencing a good year. That was a theme that emerged from discussions at the Surface Transportation…

Phillips creates five new units in major restructuring

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Phillips Industries, the manufacturer of advanced electrical and air brake system components, has created five distinct strategic business units as part of a major…

Slow growth, but no recession ahead: Economist

Trucking sees softening conditions, but no "drop-off" in volumes, Surface Transportation Summit attendees hear

Trucking environment ‘mediocre’ for carriers: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The environment for carriers was “mediocre” in August, according to FTR’s latest Trucking Conditions Index (TCI). Active truck utilization edged down to 87.4%, and is expected to…

Spot market pressures to persist: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Spot market pressure is expected to persist, as more trucking capacity comes online, according to ACT Research’s Freight Forecast. The industry forecaster said it expects excess capacity…

Munden Ventures makes key acquisition

KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Munden Ventures has acquired the transport division of B.C.-based company Rapid Cool, taking over its reefer, truck heating and cooling, and auxiliary power unit business servicing the…

Manitoulin opens Kingston terminal

KINGSTON, Ont. – Manitoulin Transport has celebrated the grand opening of a new terminal in Kingston, Ont. Located at 1265 McAdoo Lane, Glenburnie, Ont., the new facility will help Manitoulin…

Dealing with conflicting marijuana rules in the U.S. tricky for carriers

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Unlike Canada, which has federally legalized the recreational use of marijuana, the U.S. is all over the map when it comes to the drug’s use. During…

What shippers want

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Communication, and real-time freight visibility are two priorities for shippers when selecting carriers to haul their freight. These expectations are increasing, especially in an environment where…

Volvo makes headway in Canadian market

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) highlighted its success in Canada during the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference and Exhibition today, saying it now owns a 13.9%…

Zonar names Michael Gould chief operating officer

Michael Gould SEATTLE, Wash. – Smart fleet management solutions provider Zonar has named Michael Gould chief operating officer to enhance the company’s operational strategy. An executive leader with more…

Kriska buys Trailwood Transport, Nexus

PRESCOTT, Ont. – Kriska Transportation Group (KTG) has acquired Trailwood Transport and Nexus Freight, both operating out of Alliston, Ont. The two fleets will continue to be led by general…