New CN intermodal lane to reduce container truck traffic preview image Economy, Infrastructure New CN intermodal lane to reduce container truck traffic May 25, 2020 MONCTON, N.B. – CN is offering a new intermodal service between Moncton and Halifax, it says will reduce shorthaul trucking in Halifax. “This intermodal service will play a key role…
Hauling livestock during Covid-19 preview image Trucking Life Hauling livestock during Covid-19 May 22, 2020 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…
Opening of Little Gold Creek border crossing delayed preview image Border, Health/Safety Opening of Little Gold Creek border crossing delayed May 22, 2020 LITTLE GOLD, Yukon – The seasonal opening of the Little Gold Creek port of entry will be delayed until further notice due to Covid-19, the Canada Border Services Agency…
Survey to look at impact of Covid-19 preview image People, Trucking Life Survey to look at impact of Covid-19 May 22, 2020 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…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Canadian spot market likely bottomed in April preview image Economy ECONOMIC WATCH: Canadian spot market likely bottomed in April May 22, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s spot market load volumes took a dive in April, with overall load volumes on Loadlink down 56% from March and 38% year-over-year. But TransCore Link Logistics…
Layoff approaches, relationships key to the return of furloughed drivers preview image Economy Layoff approaches, relationships key to the return of furloughed drivers May 22, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. — For a host of different reasons, a large number of trucking companies have had to downsize because of the economic impact of Covid-19. But the early approach…
ECONOMIC WATCH: B.C. fleets face massive Covid-19 revenue losses preview image Economy ECONOMIC WATCH: B.C. fleets face massive Covid-19 revenue losses May 22, 2020 LANGLEY, BC – Surveyed members of the BC Trucking Association (BCTA) are reporting a 29.8% drop in revenue due to Covid-19 – representing a further 9.3% drop since March. The…
Daimler Truck Financial offers financing incentives preview image Equipment Daimler Truck Financial offers financing incentives May 22, 2020 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Truck Financial has introduced a new program for financing Freightliner and Western Star trucks. The Keep the World Moving program is aimed at customers who support…
Fleet data offers contact tracing tool for Covid-19 preview image Technology Fleet data offers contact tracing tool for Covid-19 May 21, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The spread of Covid-19 is a contact sport. A truck driver could be exposed to respiratory droplets when someone nearby coughs or sneezes, through personal contact like…
Business groups want Canada, U.S. to collaborate on Covid-19 response preview image Border, Economy Business groups want Canada, U.S. to collaborate on Covid-19 response May 21, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – A coalition of 27 groups representing businesses and communities in the U.S. and Canada today issued a joint statement calling for a unified approach to managing the…
Truck driver pay climbed in 2019: ATA preview image People, Trucking Life Truck driver pay climbed in 2019: ATA May 21, 2020 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 preview image Regulations, Trucking Life New Brunswick to begin Covid-19 tests at border May 21, 2020 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…
TravelCenters accelerates expansion preview image Border TravelCenters accelerates expansion May 21, 2020 WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America announced Wednesday that it is accelerating its network expansion strategy by actively pursuing franchising opportunities for business growth. The company operates the TA,…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Trucking conditions nosedived in March preview image Economy ECONOMIC WATCH: Trucking conditions nosedived in March May 21, 2020 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions deteriorated in March, marking the start of negative Trucking Conditions Index readings that will likely lead into the worst quarter on record, FTR reports. (Chart:…
FMCSA starts remote safety reviews preview image Border, Health/Safety, Regulations FMCSA starts remote safety reviews May 21, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has begun reviewing safety compliance remotely because of Covid-19, the agency said in a guidance issued Wednesday. During the…
