Forestry sector’s truckers face growing challenges preview image Forestry sector’s truckers face growing challenges April 5, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – Canada’s forestry sector is worth an estimated $20 billion a year, but those who haul logs from the forest to sawmill are experiencing the weight of factors from wildfires to lumber tariffs.
Bendix claims 2018 was its safest year yet April 4, 2019 ELYRIA, Ohio – Last year marked Bendix’s safest year ever in its nearly 90-year history. Bendix plants across North America experienced a 30% reduction from 2017’s injury rate. Preventive and…
Economy Class 8 truck orders continue to slide April 4, 2019 Preliminary orders for Class 8 trucks came in at 15,200 units in March, according to FTR, marking the lowest March for orders since 2010. Orders were down 8% from February…
Spring Jobs Expo to be held this Saturday April 4, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. — Newcom South Asian Media Company is excited to bring the 2019 Spring edition of ‘Jobs Expo’ to Toronto this weekend. Aimed to meet the hiring needs of…
Jobs Expo set for this Saturday preview image Jobs Expo set for this Saturday April 4, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Nearly 100 exhibitors have signed up to participate in Newcom South Asian Media Company’s spring Jobs Expo – the second event of its kind. The…
Climate change leads to new approaches for ice roads preview image Climate change leads to new approaches for ice roads April 4, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Canada's Changing Climate Report is sounding the alarm about global warming in Canada. Those who build and maintain the ice roads used to truck loads into the far north are already feeling the effects.
Events Regina truck convoy to protest carbon tax April 3, 2019 REGINA, Sask. – A truck convoy and rally is set to take place tomorrow in Regina, Sask. The Regina Rally Against the Carbon Tax aims to raise support in the…
Volvo’s Hagerstown facility gets $1.18 million in rebates preview image Volvo’s Hagerstown facility gets $1.18 million in rebates April 3, 2019 HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Volvo Group’s Hagerstown powertrain manufacturing facility received $1,180,400 in rebate incentives from Potomac Edison for a number of energy efficiency upgrades. Since 2016 the facility has…
Uber Freight bypasses Canada in international expansion preview image Uber Freight bypasses Canada in international expansion April 3, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. -- Uber Freight is coming. To Europe. The load matching service proved it has international expansion plans, but it bypassed Canada along the way.
Paid Reducing Turnover: How to Prevent Driver Burnout April 3, 2019 Burnout knows no occupational limit and has been observed across every profession. Some professions, however, display higher rates of burnout among workers than others and with truck…
Great Dane opens three new flatbed distribution centers across the U.S. April 2, 2019 SAVANNAH, Ga. – Great Dane announced today that it has established three new flatbed trailer distribution centers located across the United States. The new locations include Trudell Trailers in Milwaukee,…
Economy Trimac buys Gibson Energy’s trucking business April 2, 2019 CALGARY, Alta. – Trimac has announced it has agreed to purchase Gibson Energy’s trucking business. Trimac says the purchase expands is bulk transportation services, as Gibson has a large presence…
Economy TFI International expands U.S. specialized division April 2, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International has announced its purchase of specialized transport provider Aulick Leasing, and its tank trailer manufacturing affiliate, ShirAul. The company says the acquisition, combined with its…
Day & Ross expands U.S. operations preview image Economy Day & Ross expands U.S. operations April 2, 2019 HARTLAND, N.B. – Day & Ross has expanded its U.S. footprint with the acquisition of A&S Kinard and Buckler Transport. The acquisition makes Day & Ross one of the top…
Two Mack Anthems drivers to show off fuel saving efforts online preview image Two Mack Anthems drivers to show off fuel saving efforts online April 1, 2019 GREENSBORO, NC – For the next year, two customers operating Mack Anthem models will track their fuel savings efforts and share their experiences, Mack announced today. Jamie Hagen, owner of…
