“You really have some work to do.” preview image Business Management “You really have some work to do.” April 5, 2019 Data shows many young workers have mixed feelings about the trucking industry
Business Management Trimac buys Gibson Energy’s trucking business April 2, 2019 CALGARY, Alta. – Trimac has announced it has agreed to purchase Gibson Energy’s trucking business. Trimac says the purchase expands is bulk transportation services, as Gibson has a large presence…
Business Management TFI International expands U.S. specialized division April 2, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International has announced its purchase of specialized transport provider Aulick Leasing, and its tank trailer manufacturing affiliate, ShirAul. The company says the acquisition, combined with its…
Ritchie Bros. to hold largest Grande Prairie spring auction ever preview image Business Management Ritchie Bros. to hold largest Grande Prairie spring auction ever April 1, 2019 GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is gearing up for the largest spring auction Grande Prairie, Alta., has ever seen. From April 11-13, the northern Alberta city will host…
Business Management Shippers Conditions Index reflects balanced freight market March 27, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The January Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) reflected a balanced freight market, FTR reported. The 1.4 reading was slightly lower than December’s 1.8, but remained in positive territory…
Driver safety focus of new WorkSafeBC videos and information sheets preview image Business Management Driver safety focus of new WorkSafeBC videos and information sheets March 27, 2019 RICHMOND, B.C. – WorkSafeBC wants truck drivers to be safe, and has released a new video series and information sheets to help them do just that. According to WorkSafeBC, the…
Business Management Titanium launches U.S. subsidiary March 27, 2019 BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Transportation Group has announced its expansion into the U.S., with the addition of a brokerage service based in Charlotte, N.C. This is the first of what…
Schneider celebrates 50 years in bulk preview image Business Management Schneider celebrates 50 years in bulk March 26, 2019 GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Schneider is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its bulk division. It entered the segment in 1969 with the acquisition of Kampo Transit, before renaming it Schneider…
Business Management CN finalizes TransX acquisition March 22, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – CN has announced it has closed its acquisition of The TransX Group of Companies. The deal was first announced on Oct. 30, 2018. “We are pleased to…
Business Management Conference season for western Canadian trucking associations is upon us March 19, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – It’s the time of year again when several western Canadian trucking associations hold their respective AGMs, kicking off in Winnipeg April 5 for the Manitoba Trucking Association’s…
Western Canadian dealer named one of Wabash’s best preview image Business Management Western Canadian dealer named one of Wabash’s best March 14, 2019 CALGARY, Alta. – Calgary’s Fleetstop Trailers was named one of Wabash National’s top dealers for 2018. “We are again honored to be included with Wabash’s largest and best run North…
Rate recession likely: ACT Research preview image Business Management Rate recession likely: ACT Research March 14, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – A freight recession is likely, and a rate recession even more likely, according to the latest North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook published by ACT Research. The truck…
Business Management Compensation is key to reducing turnover: Panel March 12, 2019 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Want to keep your drivers from jumping over the fence to greener pastures? Pay them adequately, and on time. That was the message at this year’s…
Business Management Titanium reports strong results, pays down debt March 8, 2019 BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Transportation Group capped off a strong fourth quarter and full year, growing Q4 revenue 20% and recording a net income of $1.3 million. For the full…
Three new rest stops to open in Alberta preview image Business Management Three new rest stops to open in Alberta March 7, 2019 AMTA holds grand opening of new Edmonton facility
