Atwal promoted to EVP at TFI preview image Transportation Atwal promoted to EVP at TFI July 15, 2019 Kal Atwal, executive vice-president MONTREAL, Que. – Kal Atwal will oversee TFI International’s final mile activities in the U.S., in an expanded role as executive vice-president. He remains president of…
Trucking anti-harassment training taking shape preview image Health & Safety Trucking anti-harassment training taking shape July 10, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. – A federal government program aimed at reducing workplace harassment and violence in the trucking sector is taking shape following its launch last spring. Up to 400 employees…
Founder of Paul’s Hauling passes away preview image Transportation Founder of Paul’s Hauling passes away July 9, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – Paul Albrechtsen, founder of Winnipeg, Man.-based trucking company Paul’s Hauling, died July 7 at the age of 88. A philanthropist who donated to several causes over his…
Clifford hosts biggest antique and classic truck show preview image Transportation Clifford hosts biggest antique and classic truck show June 28, 2019 CLIFFORD, Ont. — Canada’s biggest antique and classic truck show is underway in Clifford, Ont., about 170 kilometers west of Toronto. The show has attracted 200 trucks on the event’s…
Purolator to build $330-million ‘super hub’ in Toronto preview image Supply Chain Purolator to build $330-million ‘super hub’ in Toronto June 25, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Purolator will build what it calls a national “super hub” in Toronto as part of a five-year, $1-billion investment plan announced on Tuesday. The $330-million, 430,000-sq-ft…
CITT awards students, recognizes members preview image Human Resources CITT awards students, recognizes members June 24, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – The Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT) awarded a pair of students and recognized its Certified Logistics Professionals (CCLP) during an annual ceremony June 20. Esnart…
Employers bracing for more pot problems: Expert preview image Health & Safety Employers bracing for more pot problems: Expert June 17, 2019 Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler of DriverCheck addressing PMTC delegates on Friday. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Eight months after recreational cannabis was legalized in Canada, employers are still grappling with issues related…
PMTC hands out annual honors preview image Transportation PMTC hands out annual honors June 14, 2019 Matt Richardson of KRTS Transportation Specialists poses with Joshua Dobson, who is on the path to become a driver at Patene Building Supplies. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Toronto Raptors…
PMTC names two drivers to Hall of Fame preview image Transportation PMTC names two drivers to Hall of Fame June 13, 2019 David Judge of Praxair and Allan Huffman of John Deere are named to the PMTC’s Hall of Fame for Professional Drivers. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council…
Brad Fletcher named PMTC chairman preview image Transportation Brad Fletcher named PMTC chairman June 13, 2019 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Brad Fletcher, a regional fleet manager with the Terrapure Enviromental waste management service, has been named chairman of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada…
Maxim raises more funds for CancerCare Manitoba preview image Transportation Maxim raises more funds for CancerCare Manitoba June 11, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – Scores of volunteers from Maxim Truck and Trailer took part in the Challenge for Life 2019 in Winnipeg on Saturday, raising $230,000 for CancerCare Manitoba. That takes…
Survivor enlists truckers in human trafficking fight preview image Survivor enlists truckers in human trafficking fight June 3, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. -- Beth Jacobs was just 16 years old when she was drugged, taken against her will, and trafficked at a truck stop. Now she's enlisting truckers to help in the fight against human trafficking.
Speedy’s Jim Smith grand champ at TRTDC preview image Transportation Speedy’s Jim Smith grand champ at TRTDC May 30, 2019 BRAMPTON, Ont. – More than 50 professional drivers braved rainy conditions to compete in the Toronto Regional Truck Driving Championships (TRTDC) May 25. The event was held at the CAA…
PIT Group names new leader preview image Transportation PIT Group names new leader May 30, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – Jan Michaelsen has been named the new leader of PIT Group, responsible for supporting the group’s direction and implementing a strategic development plan. Jan Michaelsen He assumes…
TFI International to shutter Highland Transport preview image Business Management TFI International to shutter Highland Transport May 30, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – TFI International is closing its Highland Transport truckload and intermodal operation, effective June 28. Drivers received news of the closure through a satellite message from Terry Gardiner,…
