Business Management

TFI boosts profit, creates last mile segment

MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International reported stronger earnings during the first quarter, thanks to improved truckload operations. Total revenue of $1.2 billion was flat compared to Q1 2017, but the…

Truck tonnage decreases, but remains strong

ARLINGTON, Va. – For-hire truck tonnage in the U.S. decreased 1.1% in March, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). The February decline was revised down from 2.6%, to 0.8%.

CFMS ’18: Equipment to Keep You Rolling

Transportation leaders must be adaptable if they are to thrive

BANFF, Alta. – With the impact transportation has on Alberta’s supply chain, it’s vital the industry has leaders who are able to adapt to the ever-changing environment. That’s according to…

WCB changes could impact some carriers

BANFF, Alta. – Some key changes to the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) legislation slated to kick in Sept. 1 could have an impact on some carriers. Pieter Lambooy, vice-president of…

AMTA to continue being voice, standard, and resource for its members

BANFF, Alta. – The person at the helm may have changed, but the Alberta Motor Transport Association’s (AMTA) priorities have not. Recently appointed association president Chris Nash said the AMTA…

Having a drug policy in place essential for carriers

BANFF, Alta. – The main takeaway from a panel discussion on the legalization of marijuana could not have been clearer – companies must establish a drug and alcohol policy, and…

Leveling the playing field for the trucking industry

BANFF, Alta. – In business, it’s important to have a level playing field. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has made achieving this its top priority, and the effort will address…

Truck World 2018: Day One

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CFMS ’18: The Evolution of Fleet Maintenance

GINCOR and Schmitz partner to bring new trailer to Canada

Mattawa, Ont. – GINCOR Truck and Trailer Werx is partnering with Schmitz Cargobull to bring the company’s temperature control technology to the Canadian market. GINCOR President and CEO Luc Stang…

Trucking conditions have never been better: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions have never been better, according to the latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index. The February index reached its highest reading since it was developed in 1992.

Fastfrate Group growing

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – The Fastfrate Group of Companies has announced an expansion and new service offerings, including a new 80-truck contract for its CDI container transport division. The fleet will…

Hiway Refrigeration acquisition to bolster western footprint

PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. – Hiway Refrigeration announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire Calgary, Alta.,-based Eskimo Refrigeration. Eskimo provides sales and aftermarket support in Western Canada for…

Canadian spot market load volumes surging

TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian spot market load volumes are soaring, as shown by TransCore’s Loadlink data. The year has started with high truckload volumes in all Canadian regions, TransCore reported,…