Human Resources How do you compare? October 1, 2010 TORONTO, Ont. - Motortruck Fleet Executive and the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada are conducting groundbreaking research that will establish fleet management benchmarks for private fleets. Priv...
Transportation B.C. truck training program gears up for launch October 1, 2010 LANGLEY, B.C. - The Trucking Safety Council of B.C. launched the first stage of its Certificate of Recognition (COR) program Sept. 14, with its first courses aimed at large employers in the B.C. truck...
Transportation Waiver renewal fees skyrocket for sex offenders October 1, 2010 OTTAWA, Ont. - It's hard to feel sorry for people convicted of sexual offences, especially those who've committed offences against minors, defined as persons aged under 18 years old under US federal l...
Transportation In freight, we trust October 1, 2010 DALLAS, Texas - There's little chance of a double-dip recession, leading trucking industry forecasters assured attendees at the first annual Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference here recently.
Transportation A ‘rules of the road’ refresher for the fall October 1, 2010 Fall is here and winter is coming soon. I thought this would be a good time to discuss proper preparation for a trip and offer a reminder about some professional driving tips.
Transportation Mullen Trucking gets nod for quality October 1, 2010 ALDERSYDE, Alta. - Mullen Trucking has recently been recognized by the National Quality Institute for "outstanding achievement in quality," according to the award's presenter.
Sustainability Loblaw’s hybrid Class 8 pilot project underway October 1, 2010 BRAMPTON, Ont. - Loblaw Companies Limited has become the first Canadian retailer to pilot a hybrid Class 8 truck in an effort to improve fuel efficiency and reduce the fleet's carbon footprint. The co...
Transportation Best Fleets to Drive For contest begins October 1, 2010 ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge have opened the nomination process for the third annual Best Fleets to Drive For contest.
Transportation International launches aggressive campaign to capture 50% of medium-duty market October 1, 2010 DENVER, Col. - Navistar International has launched a seven-stop training tour and pep rally for its sales reps, which it hopes will set the groundwork to launch an all-out assault on the medium-duty t...
Sustainability Cummins enjoys ‘best launch ever’ with EPA2010-compliant engines October 1, 2010 COLUMBUS, Ind. - By the end of August, Cummins has built and shipped more than 26,000 heavy-duty and mid-range engines with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment, according to the...
Transportation Peterbilt’s new Model 587, Paccar MX roll through Canada October 1, 2010 By James Menzies MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Peterbilt's extensive North American Tour rolled through Ontario in mid-August, with stops at Peterbilt Ontario Truck Centres locations in London, Mississauga and ...
Human Resources On technology, driver pay and why new engine reliability must improve October 1, 2010 WINNIPEG, Man. - John Erik Albrechtsen, manager of operations with Paul's Hauling began working in the family business when he was about 12 years of age.
Transportation Tires & Wheels (October 01, 2010) October 1, 2010 Michelin introduced a new Blackberry app at the Great American Trucking Show that allows customers to easily locate their nearest dealer. The mobile dealer locator application works on Blackberry smar...
Transportation TSQ (October 01, 2010) October 1, 2010 BOWMANVILLE, Ont. -'Hurry up and wait,' is an idiom that most truckers are all too aware of in their working lives, but as of late, truckers serving at least one Ontario terminal are saying enough is ...