Business Management

Westcan expands into new markets with Wheeler Transport acquisition

EDMONTON, Alta. – Westcan Bulk Transport announced yesterday that it had completed the acquisition of Coquitlam, B.C. company Wheeler Transport. Wheeler specializes in the transportation of fuel and asphalt, and…

Good service will drive truck sales, truck dealers hear

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Bob Costello, chief economist and vice-president of the American Trucking Associations (ATA), said consumer spending, housing and employment all play key roles in the trucking industry.

Port Metro Vancouver recognized for being a sustainability leader

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Port Metro Vancouver has again been ranked in Corporate Knights’ Future 40 Responsible Corporate Leaders in Canada for 2016. “It’s fantastic to see our approach to sustainability…

Domestic truckload rates drive Canadian transport costs higher: CGFI

TORONTO, Ont. — The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers rose 1% month-over-month in January, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The base rate, excluding…

Transcourt expands US presence

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Transcourt Tank Leasing has advanced its push into the US market, by exhibiting at the M-PACT 2016 show in Indianapolis. The show is the largest of its…

Airships deal could bring competition to ice road truckers

PALMDALE, Calif. — Straightline Aviation has announced a purchase agreement for 12 Lockheed Martin hybrid airships, which will reportedly be used to deliver cargo and supplies to remote mining and…

New York City to Toronto in a connected truck

Daimler envisions how connectivity can eliminate inefficiencies

GCR Tires & Service names new marketing executive

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas has named Jon Kimpel its new executive director of marketing for its GCR Tires & Service division. GCR operates a network of more than 200…

Daimler builds on partnership with Zonar

DUSSELDORF, Germany — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and telematics company Zonar are building on their partnership and will be able to offer over-the-air engine programming beginning next year. The…

Daimler touts benefits of the connected truck

DUSSELDORF, Germany — A truck that is always running, always full, never breaks down and can avoid traffic jams; that’s Daimler’s vision and it believes it can achieve such a…

STS 15.6 | Source It Out

Is outsourcing on the increase for shippers?

Are some SmartWay tires smarter than others?

There are 150 tire manufacturers with a SmartWay product. We counted. Twice. How do you choose the right one?

Titanium sells old trucks, looks to buy more companies

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. — Titanium Transportation Group announced it has sold outdated equipment obtained through its acquisition of Muskoka Transport and is well positioned to make further acquisitions. The company received…

P.S.I. names new senior director of global sales and marketing

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – James Sharkey has been named senior director of global sales and marketing for Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.). Joining P.S.I. in 2013, Sharkey was employed as the…

Driver mentorship, passing roadside inspections focus of next PMTC seminar

GUELPH, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) and Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) are combining to offer a two-hour seminar in Guelph March 29.