Great Dane mourns the loss of former v.p. preview image Great Dane mourns the loss of former v.p. November 2, 2018 SAVANNAH, Ga. — Great Dane announced today that its former v.p. of design and development, Charles Fetz, has passed away. Charles Fetz Fetz had a celebrated career in engineering before…
Fuel/Emissions Drivewyze to bring scale bypass to Ontario November 2, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Drivewyze has announced it’s bringing its weigh station bypass platform to Ontario. It will offer bypasses at 32 Ontario scales by the end of the year, the…
Trucking and trade preview image Trucking and trade November 2, 2018 Fields on Wheels panel addresses trade, MELT, and truck transportation in Manitoba
Economy Canadian shipping costs continue to rise November 2, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers rose 2% in August, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index. The base rate was up 2.3%,…
Volvo teams with Trimble for fleet management services preview image Business Tips Volvo teams with Trimble for fleet management services November 2, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Trucks has partnered with Trimble Transportation Enterprise to collaborate on fleet management services. The two companies inked a memorandum of understanding that will see Trimble develop…
OTA weighs in on new Drive Clean program preview image Fuel/Emissions OTA weighs in on new Drive Clean program November 2, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has given the province input on how its new Drive Clean program should look. It also wants incentives given to fleets who…
Arnold Bros. celebrates 60 years in trucking industry preview image Trucking Life Arnold Bros. celebrates 60 years in trucking industry November 1, 2018 WINNIPEG, Man. – Today marked the 60th year Arnold Bros. Transport has been in business. Founded in 1958 by Frank and Gerry Arnold, the Winnipeg-based carrier started when the brothers…
Brandt purchases specialty transportation equipment company preview image Economy Brandt purchases specialty transportation equipment company November 1, 2018 REGINA, Sask. – Regina’s Brandt Group of Companies plunged into the specialty transportation equipment sector with the purchase of Camex Equipment Sales and Rentals. “This is an exciting acquisition for…
Tallman Group adds Doepker trailers to product offerings November 1, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Tallman Group announced today that it has added Doepker Industries trailers to its product offerings. The new line will be available at all Tallman and Tru-Nor dealership locations…
Feds commit to cleaning up Driver Inc. preview image Feds commit to cleaning up Driver Inc. November 1, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The federal government is looking to stop employers from misclassifying employees as a way to avoid source deductions or other labor obligations – a process the trucking industry has come to know as Driver Inc.
Health/Safety Stiffer penalties in Manitoba for distracted driving October 31, 2018 WINNIPEG, Man. – If you’re driving and itching to take that call, it’s best to wait, as distracted driving laws will be beefed up in Manitoba as of tomorrow.
Paccar Parts opens new Toronto PDC preview image Equipment Paccar Parts opens new Toronto PDC October 31, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Paccar Parts has announced the opening of a new 160,000 sq.-ft. parts distribution center in Toronto, Ont. The facility opened on Oct. 22 and will support customers…
Bridging Border Barriers summit set for Nov. 14 October 31, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Bridging Border Barriers half-day conference hosted by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is set for November 14 at the Lionhead Golf Club and Conference Centre. The…
Haldex and Wabash to continue partnership October 31, 2018 KANSAS CITY, Miss. – Haldex and Wabash National Corporation announced today that they have mutually executed a Long Term Agreement through 2021. The new agreement outlines Haldex is to be…
People How to attract – and keep – millennials October 31, 2018 AUSTIN, Texas – Attracting millennials to the trucking industry isn’t impossible, but they’re more likely to be drawn to a company and a role with purpose. That was one of…
