Freight to rebound after pandemic dip preview image Transportation Freight to rebound after pandemic dip December 20, 2021 Freight volumes are set to surge 7.4% this year and demand will see growth, according to the American Trucking Association’s (ATA) forecast released on Monday. The ATA’s annual look at…
Truck driver mental health a victim of ‘toxic masculinity’ preview image Transportation Truck driver mental health a victim of ‘toxic masculinity’ December 16, 2021 Canada’s truck drivers are facing more than their share of mental health challenges in an industry dominated by men and isolated jobs. “Suicide and mental illness should be a significant…
Groupe Morneau appoints key executives preview image Human Resources Groupe Morneau appoints key executives December 15, 2021 Groupe Morneau has added Marie Josée Drouin to its ranks as senior director of technology and information. A mechanical engineer by training, with a master’s degree in technology management and…
Job Connect links students with trucking, logistics work preview image Human Resources Job Connect links students with trucking, logistics work December 15, 2021 Trucking HR Canada on Wednesday launched Job Connect – a career board connecting post-secondary students with job opportunities within the trucking and logistics sector. As part of the Career ExpressWay…
Trucker Path reveals truck parking trends in Canada, U.S. preview image Health & Safety Trucker Path reveals truck parking trends in Canada, U.S. December 14, 2021 Truckers who find themselves on the road Christmas Day have the gift of ample parking to look forward to. Trucker Path data indicates truck parking spots 53% more abundant than…
Maxim Truck & Trailer gives $50K to food banks preview image Transportation Maxim Truck & Trailer gives $50K to food banks December 13, 2021 Maxim Truck & Trailer donated $50,000 to 10 food banks across Canada, each receiving $5,000. The food banks were matched to the 10 communities that the company does business in.
Quebec driver discovered love of trucking early preview image Human Resources Quebec driver discovered love of trucking early December 10, 2021 For as long as he can remember, Luc Cormier has had diesel fuel in his veins. “It’s literally a passion,” he says. When asked what he likes about his job,…
Brampton men arrested in border drug bust preview image Security Brampton men arrested in border drug bust December 10, 2021 Brantford police arrested two men from Brampton, Ont. after Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) intercepted a tractor trailer attempting to enter Canada from the U.S. and seized 112 kg of…
Ailing senior’s wife delivers thank-you cards to drivers preview image Transportation Ailing senior’s wife delivers thank-you cards to drivers December 9, 2021 Warm smiles lit up the overcast and chilly Thursday morning in Tilbury, Ont. as Beverley Perrin hand-delivered thank-you cards to truck drivers. Beverley Perrin’s card made Michael Williams’ day. (Photo:…
Santa hits the road with Coca-Cola Canada preview image Transportation Santa hits the road with Coca-Cola Canada December 9, 2021 Forget the sleigh. Santa is travelling by Freightliner these days. At least, that’s what he’s driving when on tour with Coca-Cola. Various versions of the Coca-Cola Christmas truck have visited…
Kenworth Truck Centres opens second Mississauga dealership preview image Equipment Kenworth Truck Centres opens second Mississauga dealership December 8, 2021 Kenworth Truck Centres (KTC) on Wednesday announced it has opened a second full-service dealership in Mississauga, Ont. The new 22,000 square-foot dealership at 6999 Ordan Drive has access from Highways…
MTA honors industry members preview image Transportation MTA honors industry members December 7, 2021 The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) honored and thanked industry members recently at the first in-person fall awards gala since 2019. Tétrault Transport receives MTA-Omnitracs Distinguished Member award. (Photo: MTA) “Our…
Phillips Industries hires product strategy director, sales managers preview image Human Resources Phillips Industries hires product strategy director, sales managers December 7, 2021 Phillips Industries has hired Joseph Felicelli to fill the new role of director of product strategy. Felicelli will lead product management and marketing and support the sales team in continuing to…
Fleet Complete names Friesacher as CPO preview image Human Resources Fleet Complete names Friesacher as CPO December 7, 2021 Fleet Complete on Tuesday announced Frank Friesacher as the chief product officer (CPO). The provider of telematics technologies and solutions for fleet, asset, and mobile workforce-based businesses said Friesacher will…
TCA chooses Ward as president preview image Human Resources TCA chooses Ward as president December 6, 2021 The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has announced the selection of Jim Ward as the group’s new president. He will succeed John Lyboldt, who will retire on April 1, 2022. Ward,…
