Business Management

Pair of Canadian dealerships named to Kenworth Dealer Council

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth Truck Company named its 2018 Kenworth Dealer Council members today, with two from Canada receiving the honor. Representing the 400 Kenworth dealerships in Canada and the…

Impact of ELD mandate yet to be determined: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The full effect of the U.S. electronic logging device (ELD) mandate on trucking capacity remains to be felt, according to an analysis by industry forecaster FTR. Enforcement…

Investments paying off for Titanium’s logistics division

BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Transportation Group says its logistics division achieved record monthly sales in January. The company reported the division brought in more than $5.5 million in the month,…

Trailcon to build new facilities in Calgary and Edmonton

CALGARY, Alta. – Trailcon Leasing announced today it will build new facilities in Calgary and Edmonton to support the current and future growth of the trailer and equipment company. With…

Pressure remains on U.S. shippers: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for U.S. shippers continue to remain tight, according to the latest FTR Shippers Conditions Index. The index in November was marginally better for shippers than in…

Fuel surcharges increased in November: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian shippers paid 0.87% more to move their goods via ground transportation in November, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The total base rate…

Custom app helping Daimler manage spot deliveries

PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) says a custom-built app has helped it and its carrier partners greatly improve the efficiency of transporting spot loads. The app was…

Cooney drivers accept five-year deal

BELLEVILLE, Ont. – Cooney Transport and Cooney Bulk Sales drivers represented by Teamsters Local 91 have accepted a new five-year deal with the company. “The accepted offer annually increases mileage…

Ontario expanding 60-ft. trailer trial

TORONTO, Ont. – For-hire carriers will be allowed to participate in an Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) trial using 60-ft. trailers. Changes to the trial, which previously only involved the…

Tips for a new transportation sales rep and sales manager

Five years ago, I posted a blog that was derived from a LinkedIn sales management group. A range of people responded to the question, “What advice would you give a…

Movin’ on? Do it right

One advantage of being an owner-operator is that when you see a better job you can pretty easily take your truck and move on. But it’s more complicated if you…

Pay day

Carriers increasing driver pay to take advantage of strong market

Spot market freight sets new records: TransCore

TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics has reported Q4 Canadian and cross-border load volumes on its Loadlink board broke historical records, when compared to any previous quarter. Fourth quarter load…

Western Star’s “Wings of Awesomeness” continue to soar for 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. – John Denver may have been on the “wings of an eagle,” but Western Star drivers can be on the “Wings of Awesomeness.” For the limited edition graphics…

Three Canadian dealerships added to Trail King’s network

MITCHELL, S.D. – Trailer manufacturer Trail King Industries has announced 12 new dealers across North America, including three in Canada, two of which are in the west. Expanding its dealer…