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Dealing with Requests for Proposals

Freight bids are becoming increasingly popular as a mechanism to negotiate freight rates and service. Initially seen as a temporary initiative by shippers to lower their transportation costs during the recession, they remain very much with us...

Moving dangerous goods by truck not so dangerous: Report

OTTAWA, Ont. -- With the transportation of dangerous goods on the radar of federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt following a devastating train wreck in Lac Megantic earlier this year, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is looking at its own...

Are new HoS rules a multi-billion dollar problem?

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Just how much are the new hours-of-service rules implemented in the US last summer hurting the trucking industry?

US truck tonnage slides 2.8% in October

ARLINGTON, Va. -- US truck tonnage fell 2.8% month-over-month in October, but remained stronger than in the same month last year.

Marine Atlantic’s commercial reservation system could return in 2014

DIEPPE, N.B. -- The suspended commercial reservation system pioneered by Marine Atlantic may be reinstated if the Retail Council of Canada and a private consulting firm can sway stakeholders to amend their 2010 decision to scrap the...

High-voltage Volvo

MONTREAL, Que. -- Keep your eyes peeled for a black Volvo cabover with “GLOBETROTTER” printed above the windshield deflector and a moose bumper bolted to the grille. Transport Robert is running two of them under a Transport Canada...

Partnership brings dual fuel trucks to Ontario

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The makers of an alternative fuels management system, a truck rental chain and a natural gas supplier have come together to bring the Ontario trucking industry an opportunity to enjoy the cost savings of natural gas, with...

Good news ahead for global and Canadian economies, CITT hears

TORONTO, Ont. – After five tough years, the global economic picture is starting to shape up for the better and Canada is well-positioned to take advantage of the new opportunities, according to David Newman, a transportation market...

Working together

A little bit of tension between buyers and sellers always exists regardless of the product or service. A certain degree of tension is a good thing – it keeps everyone honest. This is as true for the buyers and sellers of freight...

A flexible shoulder to lean on

Your shoulder joint, the body’s most mobile joint, is quite complex.

Identifying and treating scoliosis

Scoliosis is defined as a lateral or sideways curvature of the spine. In its most severe form, scoliosis care be a disabling condition. However, most cases of scoliosis tend to be mild. If fact, many people live their entire lives not knowing...

Accuride launches new coating for steel wheels; extends service life by up to two years

EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- Accuride has announced the development of a new coating technology for steel wheels, which it says will extend service life by two years.

My 2014 wish list

It happens every year about this time. With the flip of a calendar page, we’re into a brand new year. Like many folks, I try to remain optimistic, and look forward with hope and resolution to a year that’s better than the one before.

So CRA sent you a letter

Starting this month, Canada Revenue Agency is sending out 33,000 letters to help Canadian taxpayers (as they put it) “better understand their tax obligations and to encourage them to correct any inaccuracies in their past income tax and...

Generating savings out of air

TORONTO, Ont. – “Steer tires mounted two weeks ago were found today at 90 psi. A result of pressure set at indoor temps moving to cooler outdoor temps.”