Top Manitoba driver honors military roots preview image Top Manitoba driver honors military roots September 4, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. -- Manitoba’s 2019 Driver of the Year, Big Freight's Robert Pigeau, draws on a military background and a commitment to serve his community.
Guy Lemieux the steady hand at Herve Lemieux fleet preview image Guy Lemieux the steady hand at Herve Lemieux fleet September 4, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. -- Guy Lemieux and his brother Richard ran Transport Herve Lemieux as a team. When Richard died, Guy was named the president -- but he had to manage in his own style.
Border EnTrans expands presence in Canada September 3, 2019 OAKVILLE, Ont. – U.S. tank trailer maker EnTrans International has signed a new distributor, Transcourt Inc. of Oakville, Ont., for its Heil Trailer and Polar Tank Trailer brands, expanding its…
Truck drivers exempt from Labour Code changes preview image Truck drivers exempt from Labour Code changes September 3, 2019 Business groups are sounding the alarm about recent changes to the Canada Labour Code. OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada’s trucking industry appears to have secured a reprieve from wide-reaching changes to…
Health/Safety Utility Trailer says jury confirmed trailers without side underride guards are not defective September 3, 2019 SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO – Utility Trailer says a jury has confirmed its trailers manufactured without side underride guards are not defective. However, the trailer manufacturer was still found 45%…
Capital Gear appoints director of corporate development preview image Capital Gear appoints director of corporate development September 3, 2019 Joe Herauf EDMONTON, Alta. — Capital Gear has named Joe Herauf director of corporate development, a newly created role. Herauf has more than 35 years of sales, operations and…
East names Kenney director of national fleet sales preview image Border East names Kenney director of national fleet sales September 3, 2019 Douglas Kenney RANDOLPH, Ohio – Aluminum trailermaker East Manufacturing has promoted Douglas Kenney to director of national fleet Sales. In his new position, Kenney will continue to be responsible…
‘Best Fleets to Drive For’ contest is underway preview image Border, Trucking Life ‘Best Fleets to Drive For’ contest is underway September 3, 2019 ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Nominations are now open for this year’s Best Fleets to Drive For survey and competition, organized by the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge. Now in its…
Expert calls for team effort to fight cargo theft preview image Expert calls for team effort to fight cargo theft September 3, 2019 Garry Robertson TORONTO, Ont. – An insurance claims investigations expert is calling for a coordinated effort by all stakeholders to stamp out the rising cargo theft bleeding the Canadian…
Drivers are at front and center of Jobs Expo preview image People, Trucking Life Drivers are at front and center of Jobs Expo September 3, 2019 Focus of the job fair will be on drivers
How to keep your truck lights shining preview image How to keep your truck lights shining September 3, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. -- LED lights last much longer than incandescent bulbs and are increasingly popular for trucks and trailers. But there are still maintenance needs to consider.
Roadcheck inspection blitz places 17.9% out of service preview image Events, Maintenance Roadcheck inspection blitz places 17.9% out of service September 1, 2019 BETHESDA, Md. — North American inspectors placed 17.9% of vehicles out of service during the 2019 Roadcheck inspection blitz from June 4-6, accounting for 12,109 vehicles overall. They also cited…
Camo-route sheds light on driver pay, other compensation September 1, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – A typical longhaul truck driver based in Quebec makes $67,000 per year, while local haulers are paid $56,000, research conducted on behalf of the HR specialists at Camo-route says.
Will drones help trucks transform the final mile? preview image Will drones help trucks transform the final mile? September 1, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. -- Consumer demand and e-commerce are transforming shipments and routes, but could drones eventually support trucks in the race to serve the final mile?
Events Celebrating the industry during National Trucking Week in Western Canada August 30, 2019 CALGARY, Alta. – With National Trucking Week right around the corner, several western trucking associations will be showing love to drivers and the industry across the country. The Alberta Motor…
