Transportation

Truck World names Radio Humsafar as radio partner

Truck World, the national trade show that serves as the meeting place for Canada’s trucking industry, has named Radio Humsafar as the event’s official South Asian radio partner. The partnership…

TForce Logistics adds Hamilton DC

TForce Logistics has opened its fourth distribution center in the Toronto area, to enhance its last-mile delivery capacity. The new Hamilton, Ont., facility is 8,140 sq.-ft., and will support next-day…

Ontario permanently boosts speeds on six highway segments

Six sections of southern Ontario highways will see speed limits permanently set at 110 km/h beginning April 22, up from the 100 km/h seen on most 400-Series highways. The affected…

Operation Safe Driver Week to return with speeding focus

Speeding will once again secure a special focus during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA’s) Operation Safe Driver Week, scheduled to run across North America July 10-16. Canadian officers…

Canada’s biggest truck fleets in 2022: The Top 100 (1-25)

The Today’s Trucking Top 100 ranking of Canada’s largest for-hire truck fleets has been compiled for 2022. While much has changed in the wake of recent mergers and acquisitions, there…

South Asian trucking groups gather to provide community with a united voice

Ontario’s South Asian trucking associations have taken the first step to unite to provide a common platform for the community’s drivers to air their grievances and seek solutions to the…

DTNA expands Kirchholtes’ role in procurement, supply chain management

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) Monday announced Carsten Kirchholtes, formerly general manager, supply chain, has assumed an expanded role to serve as general manager, procurement and supply chain management. Kirchholtes…

Ontario aggregate haulers back on the road after rates increased by 20%

Aggregate haulers in Ontario ended their two-week strike and were back on the road Monday. Ontario Aggregate Trucking Association (OATA) president Jagroop Singh said, “The strike is over. Thanks…

Ontario dump truck driver stabbed during protest

A truck driver protesting with fellow members of the Ontario Dump Truck Association (ODTA) was stabbed at a construction site in Vaughan, Ont., and sent to hospital Friday afternoon. York…

Musket Transport, Polimex Forwarding collecting donations for Ukraine

Musket Transport on Friday announced a partnership with customer Polimex Forwarding to help Ukraine and those affected by the Russian invasion. The Greater Toronto Area-based companies will gather donated goods…

Trucker Path Dispatch combines tech and personal support

Trucker Path’s Dispatch service is promising to reduce office work and increase revenue-hauling loads for truck drivers. Participating drivers determine lanes and commodity preferences, and Trucker Path finds the…

Data sharing, communication improve driver performance management

Recruiting, safety and operations teams should use communication and transparency to break down silos and boost driver performance management at fleets. (Photo: istock) Amanda Schuier, director of employee engagement, Jetco…

Industry to celebrate Harbin’s life

Don Harbin, who had a long career in heavy truck sales in Ontario, passed away on March 3 after year-long battle with cancer. He was 72 years old. (Photo: Supplied)…

Branson, Mo. to host 40th Shell Rotella SuperRigs in June

The 40th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be held June 9-11 at Branson Landing in Branson, Mo. (Photo: Shell Rotella SuperRigs) Competitors compete for 24 awards including Best Chrome, Best…

B.C. plans permanent repairs for sections of Coquihalla Highway damaged by floods

The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is moving forward on permanent repairs to the Coquihalla (Highway 5), following the significant flooding event in November 2021. “Our crews worked hard…