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Randhawas balance work, family life

“We talk for at least three hours every day,” says Navjot Randhawa. Communication is key for husband and wife who drive tractor-trailers for a living. “I do most of the…

Trucking recommendations emerge in report on ‘hard market’ for insurance

Insurance companies have been paying out more in trucking-related claims than they collect in premiums. But a new insurance industry report makes a series of recommendations to help address rising…

Summer truck shipments to feed children in need

Trucks for Change, the Canadian Trucking Alliance’s Blue Ribbon Task Force, and Food Banks Canada are joining forces in a campaign to deliver food for children in need this summer.

Fleets challenged to take advantage of ‘perfect storm’: ACT

Industry analyst ACT Research says while the economy, freight, and trucking indicators are all at or near record highs, there are challenges percolating beneath the surface. “Our heavy-duty forecast continues…

Canadian spot market load volumes remained healthy in April

Canadian spot market load volumes on the Loadlink platform decreased 14% in April, or 5% when considering the number of business days between March and April. That reflects normal seasonal…

Montreal’s Île-aux-Tourtes bridge to gradually reopen May 31

Montreal’s Île-aux-Tourtes bridge will gradually open over the coming weeks, starting with one lane per direction starting May 31 and running at full capacity by June 21. The bridge was…

North Dakota vaccinates more than 1,000 Manitoba truckers

More than 1,000 Manitoba truck drivers have been vaccinated in North Dakota as part of a Covid-19 vaccine initiative announced in April. “This demand showcases the importance of this joint…

Trucking rates have never been better: ACT Research

ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index pointed to the strongest rates in April since it began tracking the data, despite some easing of freight volumes. The supply-demand balance remained tight, ACT…

ATA, OOIDA join forces to slam truck-only tax proposal

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) are joining forces to oppose a truck-only vehicle-mile traveled (VMT) tax as part of a national infrastructure package. In…

Autocar unveils ‘badass’ dump truck

Autocar has unveiled the fourth iteration of its severe-service DC-64 Class 8 truck lineup – the DC-64D Dump Truck – complete with a trademarked “badass” descriptor. The model adds to…

KAG promotes Mitchell and DeLacey in leadership ranks

Charles DeLacey will become CEO of the Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) on June 1, and Grant Mitchell will take on the additional responsibilities of president. Since 2018, DeLacey has served…

How telematics solutions improve the safety and security of fleet trucks

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every activity field on the planet. Transport is not an exception. Some transportation companies are in dire straights these days, while the others…

Shippers experiencing toughest conditions on record: FTR

Conditions for U.S. shippers are the worst they’ve been since FTR began tracking them via its Shippers Conditions Index. A record-low reading of -17.8 reflects deteriorating conditions in all metrics…

Carrier Transicold gives Moncton dealer Extra Mile award

Atlantic Carrier Transicold in Moncton, N.B., has been presented with the Extra Mile award for exemplary customer service by Carrier Transicold. It was one of 44 dealers and six individuals…

Truck-Lite to move HQ to be better positioned for electric vehicle future

Truck-Lite is relocating its headquarters to Knowledge Park at Penn State Behrend in Erie, Pa., where it feels it will be better able to prepare for the transportation industry’s shift…