Marine Atlantic cancels ferry service thanks to severe weather February 28, 2019 ST JOHN’S, Nfld. — Marine Atlantic has closed its ferry service for the fourth day in a row on both sides of the Cabot Strait, according to a report…
Rosedale driver trainer named Instructor of the Year preview image Rosedale driver trainer named Instructor of the Year February 28, 2019 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Joe Teixeira has been named the first-ever Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO)/PayBright Instructor of the Year. The award was put into place this year to…
Port of Vancouver sees record volumes for second straight year preview image Economy Port of Vancouver sees record volumes for second straight year February 28, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – It was a banner year for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority in 2018, with record cargo volumes passing through Canada’s largest port. Last year saw 147 million…
Trucking Life Feds announce regulatory changes to the transportation of animals February 28, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. – The federal government announced changes to the Health of Animals – Transport Regulations in an effort to improve animal safety and wellness while being transported. The amendments…
How to use social media to your advantage February 28, 2019 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Want to grow your social media presence and be reflected as a reputable, professional business online? Then listen to your audience. That was the advice from Kimberly…
Business Tips, Economy Four takeaways from the TFI International analysts call February 28, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International posted record fourth quarter results on Feb. 27, and CEO Alain Bedard expanded on the company’s operations and industry trends in a customary conference call…
Peterbilt recognizes top dealers preview image Equipment Peterbilt recognizes top dealers February 28, 2019 SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Three Canadian Peterbilt dealers were recently recognized as Best-in-Class award winners. Camions Excellence Peterbilt, Peterbilt Manitoba, and Stahl Peterbilt were the Canadian recipients of awards during…
Economy, Maintenance OOIDA opposes size and weight increases February 28, 2019 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), along with a coalition of other organizations, has penned a letter to U.S. Congress opposing increases to commercial vehicle sizes…
Economy Conditions for shippers best since August 2016: FTR February 28, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for shippers reached their most positive levels since August 2016, according to the December FTR Shippers Conditions Index (SCI). The index showed a neutral reading in…
Economy, Equipment Slowdown in trailer orders not indicative of weakening demand February 28, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Orders for new trailers weakened at the end of 2018, but ACT Research says this doesn’t reflect softening demand. A hot streak for trailers that began in…
Equipment Class 8 production to continue growth trend: Report February 28, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 production is expected to continue its growth trend into 2019, and diesel will remain the dominant power source, according to a new report from ACT…
TFI International achieves financial milestones preview image Economy TFI International achieves financial milestones February 28, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International powered through a strong cycle to achieve record fourth quarter and year-end results in 2018. Fourth quarter operating income was up 56% to $103.3 million,…
Ontario’s mandatory driver training continues to evolve preview image Ontario’s mandatory driver training continues to evolve February 28, 2019 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – About 10,500 would-be truck drivers have passed through Ontario’s mandatory entry-level training (MELT) program, but the province’s transportation ministry is still learning lessons along the way.
9 tech trends that could transform trucking preview image 9 tech trends that could transform trucking February 28, 2019 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- ISB Canada CEO Michael Thompson has seen how tech can transform an industry. He identifies nine tech trends that promise to transform trucking.
Kenworth Maska of Quebec wins 2018 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award February 27, 2019 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth Maska has won the coveted 2018 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award for the United States and Canada at the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently…
