Business Management

Inland Kenworth moves to larger facility in Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Inland Kenworth celebrated the opening of its 100,000-sq.-ft. dealership in Prince George. “Our new facility reflects record-setting growth in the economy of Prince George, considered as…

Canadian spot market freight up 37% y-o-y in April: TransCore

TORONTO, Ont. — Canadian spot market load volumes were up 37% year-over-year in April, though 21% off March 2017 levels. March is traditionally the peak month for loads, according to…

ACT Research pricing index remains positive for fleets

COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research says its April pricing index reflects seven consecutive months of positive readings. Though April’s ACT For-Hire Trucking Index reading showed slower growth following the previous…

US trucking conditions poised for upswing: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the US deteriorated in March, but rising spot market freight rates suggest capacity may be tightening. The latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) fell…

More women entering trucking industry, but stereotypes remain

CALGARY, Alta. – The numbers are getting better, but Trucking HR Canada CEO Angela Splinter would like to see more women choosing the trucking industry as a career. During the…

Examining the Trump effect on trucking

One potential impact: Higher costs for truckers

Titanium posts stronger Q1 revenues

Management “cautiously optimistic” about remainder of the year

Conditions for shippers mostly unchanged in February: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for shippers were mostly unchanged in February, according to the latest Shippers Conditions Index from FTR. The industry forecaster says the current reading reflects a “somewhat…

Full plate for incoming CTA president Laskowski

BANFF, Alta. – Stephen Laskowski says the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) can only be as successful as its members will allow it to be. “CTA will only be able to…

Winnipeg open-deck transportation company joins Daseke

WINNIPEG, Man. – Big Freight Systems, a Winnipeg-based, open-deck specialized transportation company, has merged with Texas’ Daseke. The Schilli Companies has also joined Daseke, the largest owner and a consolidator…

Time to register for Western Women With Drive running out

CALGARY, Alta. – With the first ever Western Women With Drive taking place May 10 in Calgary, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is encouraging those who could like to…

TFI International earnings weighed by sluggish US truckload market

MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International saw earnings weighed down by continuing difficulties in the overall US truckload market as well as integration costs related to its CFI acquisition. The company…

Last call to register for PMTC seminar in Calgary

CALGARY, Alta. – Those who would like to attend the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s (PMTC) May 17 seminar in Calgary better register soon before space goes up in…

Optimism returning to oil and gas industry: Mullen

OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group reported improved revenue in the first quarter of 2017 in both its trucking/logistics and oilfield services segments, but the markets remain “fragile,” according to chairman…

Laskowski takes over as president of CTA

TORONTO, Ont. — Stephen Laskowski has officially taken over as president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA). He replaces…