Human Resources Why mentorship matters April 4, 2017 The concept of mentorship is not new. It is how age-old artisanal crafts and skills have been passed on through generations; it is the heart of the apprenticeship learning model;…
Human Resources Traditional methods of attracting drivers won’t work March 30, 2017 Carriers are in a pickle when it comes to dealing with the shortage of qualified drivers. Simply put, it’s a job that fewer people are interested in taking up. It’s…
Human Resources Driver turnover plummets in US March 29, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – Driver turnover at large US truckload fleets slipped 10% in the fourth quarter, reaching 71%, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). That’s the lowest point turnover…
Glasvan brings on Bobby Bates preview image Equipment Glasvan brings on Bobby Bates March 29, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Glasvan Great Dane has tapped Bobby Bates as its new equipment account manager. He’ll be charged with selling and leasing all new and used product lines, including…
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…
Learning from ladies around the world preview image Business Management Learning from ladies around the world March 28, 2017 Truck drivers, executives from around the globe talk equality at Women with Drive Summit
Human Resources Attracting youth to the industry March 28, 2017 I joined this industry in 1990 at the age of 18 and even then, I was an abnormality. Most drivers were nearing or above the age of 40, and attracting…
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…
Equipment Braswell in, Kirk out as TMC executive director March 28, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has named longtime Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) technical director Robert Braswell its new acting executive director. He replaces Carl Kirk, who…
Eaton names new boss of vehicle group preview image Human Resources Eaton names new boss of vehicle group March 28, 2017 DUBLIN, Ireland – Eaton has named Joao V. Faria president of its vehicle group, effective May 1. He takes over from Kenneth F. Davis, who will retire Aug. 1. Faria…
Human Resources Purolator to suspend shipments as strike looms March 28, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – A strike by Purolator drivers appears imminent, after the Teamsters rejected the company’s latest offer. Purolator says it’s looking forward to resuming collective bargaining, after 56% of…
TMW integrates TruckRight recruitment tool March 27, 2017 CLEVELAND, Ohio – TMW Systems has integrated TruckRight’s driver recruitment tool into its TMW.Suite platform, the company announced. Through the integration, driver data created or modified within the TruckRight portal…
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…
Equipment Arrow launches used truck purchasing program to Prime members March 20, 2017 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Arrow Truck Sales will now offer a used truck purchasing program for Canadian and US Prime member owner-operators who currently drive for select carriers. The buyer…
