CVSA to honor excellent international driver preview image Human Resources CVSA to honor excellent international driver November 17, 2020 GREENBELT, Md. – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), widely known for its enforcement efforts, is looking once again to recognize an exceptional driver through the International Driver Excellence Award…
Truck dealership fills a key training gap preview image Transportation Truck dealership fills a key training gap November 16, 2020 WINNIPEG, Man. – Students at a Manitoba mechanics school can now get hands-on training, thanks to the donation of a tractor by a truck dealership in Winnipeg. The 2013 Volvo…
WIT unveils Driver Ambassador trailer preview image Transportation WIT unveils Driver Ambassador trailer November 13, 2020 PLOVER, Wis. – Women In Trucking (WIT) has unveiled its Driver Ambassador trailer, and named it WITney. The announcement was made Friday during the 2020 Accelerate! Virtual Conference and Expo…
The art of truck fire investigation preview image Equipment The art of truck fire investigation November 12, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The remnants of a truck fire may appear to most as nothing but a hunk of smouldering metal, but to Adam Holloway every fire is a mystery…
Pilferages up, but industry takes note preview image Transportation Pilferages up, but industry takes note November 11, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – There has been a significant spike in pilferages this year, but the trucking industry is doing a better job in reporting events, analysts told the Cargo Theft…
Covid-19 affecting cargo theft trends preview image Health & Safety Covid-19 affecting cargo theft trends November 10, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – North American cargo theft is on the rise this year, and the Covid-19 pandemic caused a spike in cargo crime in April. April 2020 saw a 107%…
Teamsters, UPS Canada ratify five-year collective agreement preview image Business Management Teamsters, UPS Canada ratify five-year collective agreement November 6, 2020 LAVAL, Que. – Teamsters Canada and UPS Canada have ratified a five-year collective agreement covering frontline workers, including drivers. The deal concludes five months of “intense negotiations,” Teamsters reported. More…
Henderson Insurance acquires HAL Insurance preview image Business Management Henderson Insurance acquires HAL Insurance November 5, 2020 REGINA, Sask. – Henderson Insurance has expanded its transportation business with the addition of HAL Insurance. The deal closed Nov. 2, strengthening Henderson’s position in the transport sector, according to…
What drives trucker compensation low? preview image Human Resources What drives trucker compensation low? November 3, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – In his groundbreaking book Sweatshops on Wheels, published at the turn of the century, Michael H. Belzer argued that truck driver compensation was so low because the…
Terrapure Environmental buys Water Blasting & Vacuum Services preview image Business Management Terrapure Environmental buys Water Blasting & Vacuum Services November 3, 2020 EDMUNSTON, N.B. – Terrapure Environmental has announced its acquisition of Water Blasting & Vacuum Services (WBVS), including all vehicles and equipment. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. WBVS provides…
How trucking can better attract Millennials, Gen-Zers preview image Business Management How trucking can better attract Millennials, Gen-Zers October 30, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – If the trucking industry hopes to attract more youth, it needs to better communicate the employment opportunities that exist and help new entrants manage the financial burden…
Covid could be affecting mental health of your workforce preview image Business Management Covid could be affecting mental health of your workforce October 30, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – Employers need to be aware their people could be suffering mental health issues as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and take steps to ensure they know…
Trucker’s final actions possibly saved lives preview image Health & Safety Trucker’s final actions possibly saved lives October 30, 2020 KINGSTON, Ont. – The family of a truck driver who died along Hwy. 401 near Kingston, Ont., Oct. 24, wants people to know his final actions potentially saved other motorists’…
Atlas Canada names Fred Haladay president preview image Transportation Atlas Canada names Fred Haladay president October 28, 2020 OAKVILLE, Ont. — Atlas Canada, a subsidiary of Atlas World Group, has appointed Fred Haladay president and chief operating officer effective immediately, the company announced Wednesday. Haladay has been with…
Consumers driving economy, though buying habits have changed: Mullen preview image Business Management Consumers driving economy, though buying habits have changed: Mullen October 22, 2020 OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group saw third quarter revenues drop 10.6% y-o-y to $290.9 million, but net income climbed by $5.7 million thanks to improved operating income before depreciation and…
