Trucking Life

1,500 rigs vie for attention at virtual show

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Nearly 1,500 trucks from around the world are competing for attention at the American Truck Historical Society’s virtual show, opening Thursday.

Fleets consider making telecommuting permanent

TORONTO, Ont. – Just a few months ago, working from home was a remote dream for most people. Today, working remotely is the reality for millions, and some Canadian fleets…

Cocaine worth $2.5M seized from truck

SURREY, B.C. — The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced Wednesday the seizure of 20 kilograms of suspected cocaine worth $2.5 million from a truck. The suspected cocaine was discovered…

Freight indicators suggest the worst is in trucking’s rearview mirror

TORONTO, Ont. – The worst of trucking conditions wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic may be in the rearview mirror, but the recovery could be choppy. In its most recent Commercial…

25% fewer truckers arrived last week

OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering the country continued to drop last week, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said Tuesday. It said arrivals during the week…

Industry flirts with paperless trucking

TORONTO, Ont. – Fleets are quickening the pace of digitization as the trucking industry deals with the challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. While telematics, crash mitigation systems and…

Hauling livestock during Covid-19

BLUMENORT, Man. – Steve’s Livestock Transport drivers are well isolated as they complete their regular shipments. Footwear and clothing are changed before animals are unloaded. Trailers are washed, disinfected, and…

Survey to look at impact of Covid-19

OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada is again partnering with the Conference Board of Canada on another employer survey. The two previously collaborated on an extensive labor market study…

Truck driver pay climbed in 2019: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. fleets paid drivers nearly US$6,000 more, including bonuses, in 2019 than they did in 2017, according to a Driver Compensation Study conducted by the American Trucking…

New Brunswick to begin Covid-19 tests at border

SAINT-JACQUES, N.B. – The Province of New Brunswick plans to screen one in six truck drivers for Covid-19 as they cross the provincial border at Saint-Jacques, the Atlantic Provinces Trucking…

Trucking community mourns Vernon Erb

WILMOT TOWNSHIP, Ont. – The trucking community is paying tribute to Vernon Erb, founder of the Erb Group of Companies, who passed away Wednesday. He was 84. “It is with…

Trucking is in vogue, thanks to drivers

OTTAWA, Ont. – Truck drivers have helped boost the image of the industry because of the role they play in keeping the economy running during the Covid-19 crisis, according to…

Truck crossings continue to fall

OTTAWA, Ont. – The number of truck drivers entering the country dropped again last week, according to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). It said Tuesday arrivals during the week…

Dan Griffin to lead Dana’s global aftermarket units

MAUMEE, Ohio – Dana Inc. has announced an expanded leadership role for Dan Griffin. As senior director, aftermarket and digital solutions, he will lead Dana’s global aftermarket business units, the…

18 Wheels Logistics expands in B.C.

DELTA, B.C. – 18 Wheels Logistics opened a new 70,000 sq.-ft. facility in Delta, B.C. May 15, offering warehousing, trucking, co-packing and RFID scanning capabilities. The company told Today’s Trucking…