Business Management Surface transportation costs rose in January: CGFI March 31, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – Ground transportation costs for Canadian shippers rose 0.2% in January, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index from Nulogx. The base rate decreased by 0.8%, while…
Business Management Purolator reaches tentative deal with Teamsters March 29, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – Purolator and its Teamster local unions have reached a tentative agreement, avoiding a strike that was set to take effect today. The tentative deal must still be…
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Business Management Overcapacity remains, but ELD mandate will help: Titanium March 28, 2017 BOLTON, Ont. – Overcapacity and pressure on pricing made 2016 a challenging year for Titanium Transportation, but the stage is now set for it to resume its growth. Ted Daniel,…
Business Management Bison named best large fleet to drive for March 28, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For the second consecutive year, Winnipeg’s Bison Transport was named the winner of best overall fleet in the large carrier category in the 2017 Best Fleets to…
Business Management Trucking rates expected to increase this year: FTR March 28, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Shippers in the US should prepare to pay more for trucking services, according to the latest Shippers Conditions Index from FTR. The industry forecaster says capacity is…
Business Management FAC plans to outsource parts transportation March 27, 2017 WINDSOR, Ont. – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FAC) has notified Unifor Local 444 that it plans to close its Windsor trucking division and outsource its auto parts transportation, according to a…
Business Management Bestpass offers program for leased trucks, eyes Canadian expansion March 23, 2017 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bestpass is coming out with a toll management service for leased vehicles. Its leased equipment toll solution (LETS) allows leasing companies to seamlessly rebill the lessee and transfer…
Business Management Three ways to get more millennials working for you March 22, 2017 Career and guidance counsellors say to ditch the brochures if you want to hire more millennials
Business Management CarriersEdge shares trends found in Best Fleets to Drive For surveys March 22, 2017 MARKHAM, Ont. – Company drivers and owner-operators working for the 2017 Best Fleets to Drive For are making less money year-over-year while driving more miles. This is according to the…
Business Management Titanium grows revenue, EBITDA March 22, 2017 BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Transportation Group posted a net loss of $62,091 in 2016, but grew its revenue 6% and improved its EBITDA slightly over the previous year. The company…
Business Management Trucking conditions to get better from here: FTR March 20, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the US remained unchanged in January, but will improve later this year, according to the latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index. The January reading of…
Business Management Ford expands its QVM program and enjoys solid commercial sales March 15, 2017 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ford Motor Company announced that its Ford Advanced QVM program will include companies that develop and install electric and hydraulic hybrid powertrains. Making the statement during the…
Business Management Panel discussion to address future of trucking at MTA AGM April 7 March 9, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – As part of the Manitoba Trucking Association’s (MTA) AGM, a panel discussion moderated by Newcom Business Media’s Lou Smyrlis will tackle several key issues facing the trucking…
Business Management NorthEast expands in Dartmouth with acquisition of Provincial Equipment March 8, 2017 CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Utility Trailer Manufacturing announced today (March 8) that NorthEast Truck and Trailer has expanded its operations in Dartmouth, N.S. with the acquisition of Provincial Equipment,…
