Why Headache Racks Pay preview image Why Headache Racks Pay December 2, 2014 VANCOUVER, BC-A B.C. driver escaped death by mere inches after a steel beam crashed through his windshield, hitting the back of his seat and almost pinning his head to the…
You Won’t Believe What This Cat Did! November 17, 2014 TORONTO- Ian Fleury’s bosses think he’s a full-time truck driver moonlighting as a superhero. Here’s why: 1. Helped strapped truck driver: Canada Cartage truck driver Fleury was driving through Pennsylvania’s…
“No More Male Chauvinist Pigs!” November 15, 2014 TORONTO- With that, Ontario’s Professional Driver of the Year Dale Cockins brought the entire Ontario Trucking Association Conference attendees to their feet in a spontaneous ovation. Cockins, a 47-year-veteran, was…
5 Things To Know About Hauling Boston’s Xmas Tree November 14, 2014 HALIFAX, NS- For the past 43 years, Nova Scotians have sent one of their biggest and best Christmas trees to Boston by truck to thank their southern friends…
Meet Ontario’s Transportation Minister at the OTA Convention November 5, 2014 TORONTO- Ontario Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca said he’ll attend the Chairman’s Reception at the 88th annual Ontario Trucking Association convention, held Nov. 12, 2014. Attendees will have…
Transportation Want to be An Owner-Operator? Give us a Try, Mack. November 4, 2014 TORONTO- Drive truck? Want a free lunch? Trimac Transportation and Ryder are inviting any and all licensed AZ/Class 1 drivers to an appreciation luncheon on Friday November 14th and Saturday November 15th.
Canadian Driver Gets Into Schneider’s Haul of Fame preview image Transportation Canadian Driver Gets Into Schneider’s Haul of Fame October 30, 2014 Schneider's started a special recognition program, and a driver from Durham is one the first people to receive the honor.
21 Ways To Boost Business Using Social Media preview image Transportation 21 Ways To Boost Business Using Social Media October 30, 2014 TORONTO-As the trucking industry hurtles forward into the 21st century, there is a distinct technological paradigm shift happening. Alternative fuels, smart computing interfaces in trucks, and even trucks that can…
Pink Truck Raises Money For Cancer Research By the Klick preview image Transportation Pink Truck Raises Money For Cancer Research By the Klick October 30, 2014 SALMO, B.C. – Sutco’s new pink truck earns a few cents per each kilometer driven for the Canadian Cancer Society and is expected to raise about $70,000 over the…
Humber Students Buckle Into a Trucking Career preview image Transportation Humber Students Buckle Into a Trucking Career October 30, 2014 Toronto- Trucking companies are always looking for professional drivers and a few carriers are now taking a peek at Humber’s students during the college’s Trucking Career Day,…
Burgers With a Side of Thank You, Truckers! preview image Transportation Burgers With a Side of Thank You, Truckers! October 30, 2014 Cervus Equipment Peterbilt’s Mark Dorais shows Saskatchewan Minister of Highways and Infrastructure Nancy Heppner the ins and outs of the 75th anniversary edition Pete 579. REGINA,…
Ontario Trucking Association Unveils Convention App preview image Transportation Ontario Trucking Association Unveils Convention App October 30, 2014 TORONTO- Those planning to attend the Ontario Trucking Association’s (OTA) convention on Nov. 12 and 13 will have another option to know what’s going on beside the standard program booklet:…
You Are Going To Be Hiring More Women: Here’s Why. preview image Transportation You Are Going To Be Hiring More Women: Here’s Why. October 30, 2014 OTTAWA, ON– The trucking industry’s first-ever Women with Drive Leadership Summit has been scheduled for March 5 in Toronto. The summit marks the first step in a three-year action plan…
Considered Switching To Natural Gas? Listen Up! preview image Transportation Considered Switching To Natural Gas? Listen Up! October 30, 2014 TORONTO — The Natural Gas Vehicles Canada Conference & Exhibition is taking place in Toronto next week and if you’ve ever given a moment’s thought to switching fuels, you will…
Trimac Holds BBQ to Thank Drivers preview image Transportation Trimac Holds BBQ to Thank Drivers October 30, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, ON – It’s driver appreciation day at Trimac Transportation’s Mississauga and Sheehan’s Truck Center. Trimac will host a truck driver and owner-operator appreciation and recruiting BBQ on Friday, Oct.