People U.S. driver turnover rises in Q3 December 7, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – Driver turnover at large U.S. truckload fleets rose 5% in the third quarter, to an annualized rate of 95%, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “Since…
Saskatchewan’s new Alberta license plate rule ruffling some feathers December 7, 2017 EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA) says Saskatchewan’s new license plate rule change for Alberta vehicles will be problematic for industry. The Government of Saskatchewan…
Dates announced for expanded Truxpo December 7, 2017 ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Marking the 16th edition of Western Canada’s trucking and logistics show, Truxpo will focus on trucks for all trades and expand its features in 2018. Presented by…
Manac opens new facility in Dorval preview image Trucking Life Manac opens new facility in Dorval December 7, 2017 BOUCHERVILLE, Que. – Manac announced today it has opened a new sales, parts and service center in Dorval, Que. The new location (1350 Hymus Boulevard) opened on December 4. It…
OTA launching sales council December 7, 2017 TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Trucking Association has unveiled a new sales council, building on the earlier rollout of a dedicated finance council.
Manac expands presence in Montreal West Island preview image Manac expands presence in Montreal West Island December 7, 2017 BOUCHERVILLE, QC - Manac, the Canadian maker of semi-trailers, is opening a new sales, parts and service center at 1350 boulevard Hymus, Dorval.
Survey: Three Quarters of Small Fleets Now ELD-Compliant December 7, 2017 With less than two weeks left until the electronic logging device rule kicks in, CarrierLists has published its latest survey of small fleets, finding that compliance has increased to 75%.
QRC expands to meet demand December 7, 2017 MILTON, ON – QRC Logistics has tripled its capacity with a move to a new facility. The company says significant organic growth and demand for e-commerce warehousing and distribution services…
Manitoulin takes over Duckering’s LTL December 7, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, ON – Manitoulin Transport has made a big move to expand its business in Alberta. The company announced today that it has acquired Less than Truckload (LTL) provider Duckering’s…
Reich named new NACFE chairman December 7, 2017 GREEN BAY, WI – The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has elected a new chairman. Senior vice-president of equipment, maintenance, and driver development at Schneider, Rob Reich, received…
Contrans buys MacKinnon Transport December 7, 2017 Guelph, ON – MacKinnon Transport has been sold to Contrans Group. Truck News is reporting the family business operating in Canada for nearly a century was sold Dec. 1, and…
Class 8 orders top 30,000 units for third month December 7, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, IN – Preliminary numbers for Class 8 vehicle orders in November are in, and they’ve surpassed 30,000 units in the United States for the second consecutive month says FTR…
Alberta roadbuilders respond to Sask ban on plates December 7, 2017 EDMONTON, AB – The Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association is cautioning against Saskatchewan’s new regulation prohibiting construction vehicles from having Alberta license plates on new highway construction sites. The…
Rob Reich named chairman of NACFE preview image People, Trucking Life Rob Reich named chairman of NACFE December 6, 2017 GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Rob Reich, senior vice-president of equipment, maintenance and driver development at Schneider, has been elected chairman of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE). Reich…
People, Trucking Life Contrans acquires MacKinnon Transport December 6, 2017 GUELPH, Ont. – Contrans Group has acquired the assets of MacKinnon Transport – a family-owned business that has been around for close to 90 years. The deal, which was only…
