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Canadian hotline to help end trafficking to launch Fall 2018

Come Fall 2018 drivers traveling Canadian highways will have another tool to help in the fight against human trafficking. The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking is launching a national hotline to connect callers with resources in an effort to end forced labor and sex work in throughout the country. Barbara Gosse, CEO of the center, says the primary responsibility of the line will be to connect those who are being exploited to resources to help them escape their current situation. Call-takers will be equipped with information not only for local police departments, but shelters, abuse centers and other places where those being sold can go to be safe.

ATA calling for improved infrastructure funding

ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is pulling out all the stops in an effort to get the government to invest in upgraded infrastructure in the United States.

Walmart and SPUD bringing green to grocery deliveries

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Grocery deliveries are going green for Metro Vancouver residents. Walmart Canada and Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery (SPUD) are teaming up to bring customers more environmentally friendly options…

Kenworth recognizes top dealers

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – A number of Canadian Kenworth dealers were recently recognized for their achievements at the truck maker’s annual dealer meeting. Kenworth Maska and Kenworth Montreal were named Gold…

U.S. shippers feeling the pinch

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Shippers in the U.S. are experiencing tight capacity and higher trucking prices, according to the latest Shippers Conditions Index from FTR. The index remained in negative territory…

Volvo says automation won’t displace drivers

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) says its work towards automation will focus on safety and the driver, and it has created videos to highlight its efforts in…

Ryder preaches safety. The Canadians lead the way.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The safety messages are found at every turn, usually in a bold red and black. There are reminders not to smoke, and the need to wear safety glasses and safety shoes. Lockout tags and keys hang from door handles to ensure vehicles are not unexpectedly started while someone is working underneath. They’re the not-so-subtle signs of Ryder’s commitment to safety in this Mississauga, Ont., shop and beyond.

Electric vehicles are sparking more training for first responders

TORONTO, Ont. -- When engineers at Kenworth brought their hydrogen-electric hybrid Zero Emission Cargo Transport (ZECT) to Mount Vernon, Wash., they were sure to let first responders know the truck was on site, and trained them on how to respond should an emergency arise.

Tremcar West names new management for Weyburn facility

WEYBURN, Sask. – Tremcar West has hired Doug Weir as general manager of its Weyburn facility and Kathy Lokinger as its office manager. The company is also looking for a…

Search for wife of trucking company owner ends

VERNON, B.C. – The search in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for the wife of trucking company owner David Chambers has come to an end. Gloria Anne Miller was last seen diving…

Canada’s spot market freight volumes reach record high

TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics reports that January spot market load volumes on its LoadLink load board reached an all-time high. Canadian and cross-border load volumes surpassed all previous…

Trucking HR Canada to host webinar on marijuana

  OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada announced today it is launching its 2018 webinar series. Shelley Brian Brown The webinars will focus on practical HR solutions to help employers address…

U.S. turnaround underway: TFI’s Bedard

TFI International expects improvements in U.S. truckload, P&C segments

Acquisitions drive TFI’s Q4 revenue growth

MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International grew its Q4 net income and revenue from continuing operations, during a quarter of transition. The company reported Q4 revenue of $1.06 billion, up 2%…

Trucking contributes to 14% of all work-related crash claims: WorkSafe BC

RICHMOND, B.C. – Motor vehicle incidents (MVI) are the leading cause of traumatic workplace deaths in British Columbia, according to WorkSafe BC. The agency says work-related MVI’s account for one-third…