Transportation

Tires, transmissions lead maintenance price increases in Q2

Shop labor and parts prices were on the rise between the first and second quarters of 2021 – with tires and transmissions accounting for some of the biggest gains. Labor…

‘It is the backbone of the nation’

Navdeep SinghOwner-operatorCNTLWinnipeg, Man. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11. Navdeep Singh (Photo: Supplied) Tell us about…

Big customers carry risks and rewards alike

Every freight sales rep wakes up in the morning hoping today’s the day they close that massive deal — the one that’ll double the fleet size and their commission cheques…

‘Red tag’ inventories grow as truck and trailer makers struggle to meet demand

“We’re in catch-up mode and we’re going to be in catch-up mode for a while.” That’s how Don Ake, vice-president – commercial vehicles for industry forecaster FTR characterizes the current…

‘Dispatchers need to give drivers a break’

Dilbagh Singh Truck driver King Truck Ride Brampton, Ont. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11. Dilbagh…

‘Trucking allows me to be my own boss’

Gurbinder Hayer Owner-Operator Arsh Gill Trucking Surrey, B.C. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11. Gurbinder Hayer…

90-year-old trucker retires after 65-year career

Peter Klassen has finally hung up his keys after 65 years on the road. He says he has clocked nearly 9 million miles. “I think I am the oldest long-haul,…

Canada Cartage buys Rapid Delivery

Canada Cartage has purchased London, Ont.-based Rapid Delivery, expanding its service in Southwestern Ontario and the Northeastern U.S. Rapid Delivery has terminals in London and Windsor, and provides truckload, expedited,…

Ritchie Bros. promotes Kessler to president

Ritchie Bros. on Wednesday announced that its chief operating officer, Jim Kessler, will take on the additional role of president, effective immediately. (Photo: Ritchie Bros.) “The president role will align our global revenue,…

‘Hauling LCVs is a challenge of its own’

Dmitri Zaremba LCV Driver Bison Transport Saskatoon, Sask. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11. Dmitri Zaremba…

‘I like working for myself and doing the hours I want’

Alain Lamoureux Owner-operator Logging industry Mont-Laurier, Que. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11. Alain and Eugene…

Mullen rebrands newly acquired U.S. 3PL business

Mullen Group has rebranded its recently acquired QuadExpress 3PL business in the U.S. to HAUListic. “Two months ago, we invested in what we believed was a unique 3PL business model,”…

Let’s move forward, together

For over two decades our nation has earmarked the first week in September for celebrating the contributions of the women and men in the Canadian trucking industry. Although the…

Sutherland Group consolidates giving under ‘Love Drive’ umbrella

The Sutherland Group takes pride in its charitable giving, supporting initiatives as diverse as the Canadian Cancer Society’s Plaid for Dad campaign and local food drives. It now plans to…

‘Our industry is so much more than people realize’

Caroline Blais Recruiting Manager Kriska Transportation Prescott, Ont. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11. Caroline Blais…