Business Management Canadian transportation costs declined in April: CGFI July 1, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased 0.6% in April, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) numbers. The base rate was…
Business Management Ethnic, language and gender diversity key to easing driver shortage: CarriersEdge June 30, 2016 MARKHAM, Ont. – “Millennials, the group that trucking wants to target to help with the driver shortage, represent more than one quarter of the US population and have overtaken Baby…
Business Management Andy Transport opens maintenance center in Boucherville June 30, 2016 SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD, Que. – For the second time in six months, Andy Transport has acquired a new maintenance center, this time in Boucherville, Que. The over 96,000 square foot, 18 bay…
Business Management US trailer orders for May decline: ACT Research June 24, 2016 COLUMBIA, Ind. – Trailer orders in May fell 14% month over month and 10% year over year in the US, according to ACT Research’s most recent State of the Industry report.
Business Management OTA’s Bradley reflects back on 30 years in trucking June 23, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — As the career of David Bradley as the long-running leader of the Ontario Trucking Association and Canadian Trucking Alliance winds down, he’ll be remembered, among other things,…
Business Management It’s not easy being independent June 21, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — For many, independence is one of the most alluring aspects of becoming an owner-operator, but just how independent are they? It may depend on whom you ask.
Business Management US truck tonnage jumps in May June 21, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. — US for-hire truck tonnage increased 2.7% in May, following two consecutive monthly decreases, according to the latest American Trucking Associations’ seasonally-adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. Tonnage rose…
Business Management Ryder opens new pre-owned vehicle facility in Calgary June 20, 2016 CALGARY, Alta. – Ryder Systems has opened a new pre-owned commercial vehicle sales facility in Calgary, Alta. The new 7,140-square-foot facility sits on 1.78 acres and features a reconditioning operation…
Business Management Young leaders discuss how to attract and retain millennials June 17, 2016 KING CITY, Ont. — If your business is struggling to attract and retain young employees, it could be because you haven’t adjusted your recruitment and management styles to accommodate them.
Business Management The top 10 legal issues facing trucking companies in 2016 June 16, 2016 KING CITY, Ont. — Do you have your corporate lawyer on speed dial? If not, you may want to add them. Speaking at the Private Motor Truck Council’s annual meeting,…
Tallman Truck opens in Kemptville preview image Business Management Tallman Truck opens in Kemptville June 16, 2016 KEMPTVILLE, Ont. – Tallman Truck Centre welcomed over 400 customers to its grand opening in Kemptville, Ont. June 10. The event included speeches from chairman Gerald Tallman, as well as…
Business Management CTA study predicts driver shortage to be worse than previously thought June 14, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – A new study by the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) reveals that the driver shortage in the Canadian for-hire trucking industry is escalating quicker that previously believed. Updating…
Business Management TPine Truck Rental achieves full membership with NationaLease June 14, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Ontario’s TPine Truck Rental has been approved for full membership in NationaLease, one of the largest full-service truck leasing organizations in North America. With over 155 members,…
Business Management BC logging company gets first International HX Series truck in Canada June 14, 2016 LISLE, Ill. – The first of International Truck’s HX Series truck has been delivered to Canada. British Columbia’s Lime Creek Logging ordered the truck, the HX620, configured for logging operations,…
Business Management TransForce creates role for M&A v.p. June 14, 2016 MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce has announced the creation of a new role within the company, vice-president of mergers and acquisitions. It will be filled by David Saperstein beginning June 28,…
