‘There’s no script for how I fix each trailer’ preview image Transportation ‘There’s no script for how I fix each trailer’ September 6, 2021 John DeGueldre Trailer mechanic Ocean Trailers Winnipeg, Man. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11. John DeGueldre…
National Trucking Week honors the men and women of the trucking industry preview image Human Resources National Trucking Week honors the men and women of the trucking industry September 5, 2021 National Trucking Week, which runs from Sept. 5-11, has kicked off with messages of thanks from industry representatives and politicians. Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney issued…
‘I get to make a real difference in a safety culture’ preview image Transportation ‘I get to make a real difference in a safety culture’ September 5, 2021 Melissa Emery Fleet Safety Officer City of Edmonton Edmonton, Alta. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11.
‘I always considered myself a commercial tourist’ preview image Transportation ‘I always considered myself a commercial tourist’ September 5, 2021 Dennis Ernewein Team Driver Centurion Trucking Surrey, B.C. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11. What can…
‘We in the trucking industry have never given up’ preview image Transportation ‘We in the trucking industry have never given up’ September 5, 2021 Richard Maskaleut Regional truck driver Robert Group Varennes, Que. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11.
‘Technology changes fast in the trucking industry’ preview image Transportation ‘Technology changes fast in the trucking industry’ September 5, 2021 Shawn WarmanDealer technical managerPeterbilt AtlanticMoncton, N.B. This is one in a series of interviews with frontline workers as Today’s Trucking celebrates National Trucking Week, Sept. 5-11. Tell us about…
Nominate your HighwayStar of the Year preview image Transportation Nominate your HighwayStar of the Year September 3, 2021 Do you know a truck driver or owner-operator who stands head and shoulders above their peers? There’s a way to recognize just how special they are. Nominations are now being…
Goodyear names Jones chief sustainability officer preview image Equipment Goodyear names Jones chief sustainability officer September 2, 2021 Goodyear on Thursday announced that Ellis Jones has been named vice-president and chief sustainability officer, reporting to Chris Helsel, senior vice-president, global operations and chief technology officer, effective Sept. 2.
Hendrickson CEO announces retirement preview image Equipment Hendrickson CEO announces retirement September 1, 2021 Gary Gerstenslager, president and CEO of Hendrickson on Wednesday announced his retirement at the end of the year. Gerstenslager joined Hendrickson – a designer and manufacturer of air suspension systems…
Cargo theft threat looms on Labor Day preview image Security Cargo theft threat looms on Labor Day August 31, 2021 Cargo theft increased 19% during last year’s Labor Day holiday over the previous year, an analysis by CargoNet revealed. To help transportation industry professionals prepare for the upcoming Labor Day…
Angel to lead ERoad’s video strategy preview image Human Resources Angel to lead ERoad’s video strategy August 31, 2021 Transportation technology services company ERoad on Tuesday announced the appointment of Jim Angel as ERoad North America’s first vice-president of video telematics. Angel is responsible for ERoad’s video telematics product…
Truck driver training to support anti-trafficking fight preview image Transportation Truck driver training to support anti-trafficking fight August 30, 2021 The same Canadian highways that serve as corridors for freight are also used to move the victims of human trafficking. But a new online training resource is engaging the truckers…
Clifford came back! preview image Equipment Clifford came back! August 30, 2021 After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Great Lakes Truck Club got approval just six weeks ago to stage their Antique & Classic Truck Show in Clifford, Ont.
Manitoulin Transport opens new Peterborough terminal preview image Business Management Manitoulin Transport opens new Peterborough terminal August 24, 2021 Manitoulin Transport has increased its capacity in the Peterborough area by more than 30% with the opening of a new terminal. The 10,088 sq.-ft. terminal features 10 dock doors and…
DataDis takes road trip to reconnect with 900 customers preview image Health & Safety DataDis takes road trip to reconnect with 900 customers August 24, 2021 DataDis is taking to the road to visit about 900 customers in Ontario and Quebec, delivering refreshments and thanking them for their service as essential workers. The #DataDisSquad will be…
