Transportation Good Driver Challenge starts today February 1, 2018 LONDON, Ont. – Are you a good driver? Time to see how your skills stack up. The Good Driver Challenger starts today (Feb. 1). More than 15 fleets and 100 drivers…
Transportation Applications for the Green Commercial Vehicle Program now open January 31, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has announced the application form for the Green Commercial Vehicle Program (GCVP) is now online through Grants Ontario. Applicants can apply…
Transportation Polaris Transportation rolls out new online booking portal January 31, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Polaris Transportation announced today that its online booking portal is now fully tested and live making shipping with Polaris much easier. The new shipping tool has been…
Transportation Suncor to phase in fleet of autonomous trucks January 31, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. — Suncor today announced it will proceed with the phased implementation of autonomous haulage systems (AHS) at company-operated mines. Over the next six years, the company plans to…
It’s time to talk preview image Transportation It’s time to talk January 31, 2018 Accidents, loneliness, and fatigue are all part of the job as a truck driver. But does this make them more at risk for mental illness?
Virginia to host SuperRigs preview image Transportation Virginia to host SuperRigs January 30, 2018 RAPHINE, Va. – Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be held June 14-16 at White’s Travel Center in Raphine, Va. The 36th edition of the truck beauty show will be themed: Tribute…
CarriersEdge, TCA reveal 2018 Best Fleets to Drive For preview image Transportation CarriersEdge, TCA reveal 2018 Best Fleets to Drive For January 30, 2018 And four Canadian carriers make the cut
Business Management Cooney drivers accept five-year deal January 30, 2018 BELLEVILLE, Ont. – Cooney Transport and Cooney Bulk Sales drivers represented by Teamsters Local 91 have accepted a new five-year deal with the company. “The accepted offer annually increases mileage…
Women in Trucking forming Canadian team preview image Women in Trucking forming Canadian team January 30, 2018 TORONTO, ON — The Women in Trucking Association is looking to create a Canadian Image Team, encouraging the employment of women in the trucking industry, promoting their accomplishments, and minimizing…
Transportation Nova Scotia working to up weight restrictions across province January 29, 2018 HALIFAX, N.S. — The province of Nova Scotia is working to bring roadway weight restrictions in line with those across the country. Many roads that do not have structures such…
Transportation OTA makes case for green truck technology, parking January 26, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — In a 2018 budget consultation in Thornhill, Ont. today, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) urged the provincial government to prioritize support for green trucking technology, alternative fuels,…
TFI International names new CFI president preview image Transportation TFI International names new CFI president January 25, 2018 Michael Hinz named senior vice-president
Atlanta’s ‘Spaghetti Junction’ Top Truck Bottleneck in America preview image Transportation Atlanta’s ‘Spaghetti Junction’ Top Truck Bottleneck in America January 25, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released its annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America. The 2018 Top Truck Bottleneck List assesses…
Purolator wins 2018 Eggie Award preview image Transportation Purolator wins 2018 Eggie Award January 25, 2018 JERICHO, N.Y. – Purolator International has won a 2018 Eggie Award as Newegg’s Best International Logistics Partner. This is the third consecutive year Purolator International has received this award. Newegg,…
Transportation TTSAO adds new member to board of directors January 24, 2018 HAMILTON, Ont. — Recently, The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) board of directors voted unanimously to create a new seat on the board. This new seat was created…