Human Resources Succession Success January 1, 2010 Fleet owners can decide to turn over the keys to their company for any number of reasons. Some begin to think about exit strategies after reaching a particular age or experiencing a life- changing eve...
Transportation You And Your Banker January 1, 2010 According to the Canadian Bankers Association, the number of small and medium-sized companies that have approached their banks in the last year to refinance or renegotiate their borrowing facilities h...
Transportation SAF-Holland Looking To Advance Evolution Of Integrated Systems January 1, 2010 Systems such as kingpins and couplings, landing gear, suspensions, bumper tubes and liftgates make up about 15% of total trailer costs.
Sustainability Lack Of Leadership, Sustainability Hamper Green Efforts In Supply Chain, Study Says January 1, 2010 For several years now, motor carriers who have rolled out green programs have complained that while shippers may talk a good line about sustainability, it's not truly a priority for them and they're c...
Transportation A Taxing Tale January 1, 2010 When it comes to taxes, and the collection and remittance thereof, very few companies and individuals can avoid wincing.
Transportation Cash Flow Is King With Advent Of Harmonized Taxes January 1, 2010 Trucking companies always need to be cognizant about the rules on taxes such as the GST, but owner/operators also have a role to play in ensuring they run a proper business to keep a healthy cash flow...
Transportation Top Tier (January 01, 2010) January 1, 2010 Our fifth annual Top Tier report, offering a comprehensive look at the nation's largest for-hire carriers, finds an industry in the midst of painful transition. The freight recession started long befo...
Transportation Long Road To Recovery January 1, 2010 Q: We have carriers on the panel from across Canada, from TL and LTL, large and small. Looking at the economy, have we hit bottom?
Transportation Open Highway January 1, 2010 The endless highway remains endless, but the cost of fuel, environmental laws, tire technology and the economy have changed. This new order has redefined long-haul tire spec'ing.
Transportation Changing Gears December 1, 2009 TORONTO, Ont. - The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has quietly approved the use of automatic transmissions for senior drivers who must annually renew their A/Z licence after the age of 65.
Convoy Gains Steam preview image Transportation Convoy Gains Steam December 1, 2009 SALISBURY, N.B. - The sun was barely over the horizon when final preparations got underway at the Irving Big Stop in Salisbury, N.B. The first New Brunswick Convoy for a Cure had been in the planning ...
Are Police Antagonizing Truck Drivers? preview image Transportation Are Police Antagonizing Truck Drivers? December 1, 2009 Are Ontario police unfairly targeting truckers? I'm no conspiracy theorist, but based on conversations with drivers and recent news reports, it's difficult to think otherwise. Consider this: Last mont...
Finally, Some Good News To Share preview image Transportation Finally, Some Good News To Share December 1, 2009 This being the final issue in a very tough year, I wanted to end things on an optimistic note. I've written much in recent months about all the negatives facing our industry. But I am also now hearing...
Did You Know? (December 01, 2009) preview image Transportation Did You Know? (December 01, 2009) December 1, 2009 The heavy truck fleet in Canada is more than 750,000 strong (vehicles with a registered weight of at least 4,500 kg/10,000 lbs), according to Statistics Canada's Canadian Vehicle Survey. Most of these...
Transportation Behind The Headlines (December 01, 2009) December 1, 2009 Trucknews.com has won the Best Video award at the first-ever Canadian Online Publishing Awards. The awards program, produced by MastheadOnline magazine, recognizes excellence in online editorial and i...
