Events Truxpo returns to Lower Mainland this May November 25, 2019 ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Truxpo is set to return to the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford, B.C., this spring, expanding on its past success by showcasing products, services, and special features to…
Economy ARW Truck Equipment expands in the west November 25, 2019 CALGARY, Alta. – ARW Truck Equipment is expanding across Western Canada to cover Saskatchewan and the eastern section of B.C. Launched in 1895, ARW Truck specializes in the sale and…
East names Chris Cooler VP of sales and marketing preview image Border, Equipment East names Chris Cooler VP of sales and marketing November 25, 2019 Chris Cooler RANDOLPH, Ohio – East Manufacturing has promoted Chris Cooler to vice-president of sales and marketing, replacing Charlie Wells, who retired last year, the company announced Monday. In…
Can you improve shop efficiency without compromising quality? preview image Can you improve shop efficiency without compromising quality? November 25, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. -- Do you want to save time and money on fleet maintenance operations? Fleets struggling to stay ahead of day-to-day challenges often do not step back to see what's really going on or try to get beyond what appears obvious.
DUAL program takes new approach to attracting future techs preview image DUAL program takes new approach to attracting future techs November 25, 2019 QUEBEC CITY, Que. – A Quebec-based training program designed to attract future heavy vehicle mechanics has been renewed after a successful one-year pilot project that evenly splits classroom time and in-shop training.
Fleets exploring data to improve truck drivers’ lives November 25, 2019 BRAMPTON, Ont. – Technology has allowed fleets to greatly improve truck drivers’ lives by digitizing their workflow and taking onerous paperwork off their plates.
Distracted drivers, other motorists seen as top threat to truckers preview image Distracted drivers, other motorists seen as top threat to truckers November 25, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Members of Canada’s trucking industry are pointing to distracted drivers and other motorists when identifying the top threats to today’s truck drivers, a recent survey concludes.
Economy Prolonged rail strike will impact trucking industry November 22, 2019 CALGARY, Alta. – The effect of the current CN Rail strike could have both positive and negative impacts on the trucking industry in Western Canada when it comes to the…
Anheuser-Busch makes zero-emissions beer run preview image Fuel/Emissions Anheuser-Busch makes zero-emissions beer run November 22, 2019 ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Anheuser-Busch, in partnership with Nikola Motor Company and BYD Motors, completed their first ever ‘Zero-Emission Beer Delivery’ in the company’s hometown of St. Louis — utilizing…
Paid Fuel Savings Are Only the Beginning November 22, 2019 As passionate as you may be about your trucking business, it must remain first and foremost a business. Profitability makes for an enjoyable living for you and your…
Davy Truck Sales relocates preview image Equipment Davy Truck Sales relocates November 21, 2019 COURTICE, Ont. – Davy Truck Sales has relocated into a new building in Courtice, Ont. Previously based on Shawson Drive in Mississauga, Ont., the company purchased a two-acre parcel of…
TCA panel offers view from the top preview image Business Tips, Economy TCA panel offers view from the top November 21, 2019 (L-R): Dan Einwechter, Challenger Motor Freight; John Lyboldt, Truckload Carriers Association; and Stephen Laskowski, Canadian Trucking Alliance. BRAMPTON, Ont. – Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) chief Stephen Laskowski is encouraged…
TCA gives Canadian fleets broad U.S. regulatory update preview image Border, Business Tips TCA gives Canadian fleets broad U.S. regulatory update November 21, 2019 BRAMPTON, Ont. – The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) made its annual trek to Canada Nov. 20, offering a free half-day business conference, which included a broad update on U.S. regulatory…
Shippers continue to enjoy favorable conditions: FTR preview image Economy Shippers continue to enjoy favorable conditions: FTR November 21, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions in the U.S. continued to favor shippers in September. FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index remained in positive territory at a 6.4 reading. While fuel pricing rose, freight…
TIP gets green light to buy Trailer Wizards preview image Equipment TIP gets green light to buy Trailer Wizards November 20, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – TIP Trailer Services has announced its acquisition of Trailer Wizards has received a no-action letter from Competition Bureau Canada, allowing the deal to proceed. The deal, struck…
