Omicron to keep freight markets “tighter for longer”: ACT Research preview image Border, Economy Omicron to keep freight markets “tighter for longer”: ACT Research January 12, 2022 As the highly contagious Omicron variant of Covid-19 contributes to increased employ absenteeism, transportation markets are likely to remain tight, ACT Research reported in its latest freight forecast. “The freight…
Border-crossing truck drivers told to download ArriveCAN app preview image Border Border-crossing truck drivers told to download ArriveCAN app January 12, 2022 Canadian border officials are preparing to take a hard line on a vaccine mandate for border-crossing truck drivers on Jan. 15. But enforcement teams may initially take an educational approach…
Groupe Morneau names Malaison VP of operations preview image People, Trucking Life Groupe Morneau names Malaison VP of operations January 12, 2022 Groupe Morneau on Wednesday appointed Marc-Aurele Malaison as vice-president, operations – general transport. Marc-Aurele Malaison (Photo: Groupe Morneau) Malaison has more than 30 years experience in the transport industry where…
PacLease experienced strong growth in 2021 preview image Equipment PacLease experienced strong growth in 2021 January 12, 2022 It was a year of growth for PacLease, which saw its U.S./Canada network expand to 467 locations. The nine new locations added in 2021 came during what PacLease describes as…
Cummins appoints Fetch as VP of global supply chain and manufacturing preview image Equipment, People, Trucking Life Cummins appoints Fetch as VP of global supply chain and manufacturing January 12, 2022 Cummins on Wednesday announced that Bonnie Fetch has been named vice-president – global supply chain and manufacturing, effective Feb. 1. Fetch currently serves as vice-president – North America regional operating…
Trailcon certified as Great Place to Work for third straight year preview image Paid People, Trucking Life Trailcon certified as Great Place to Work for third straight year January 12, 2022 Trailcon Leasing, Inc, a privately held Canadian company and leader in trailer leasing, rental, maintenance and fleet management, is proud to announce they have been been certified as a…
CTA calls for ArriveCAN alternative to prove truck driver vaccine status preview image Border CTA calls for ArriveCAN alternative to prove truck driver vaccine status January 12, 2022 The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on the federal government to introduce an alternative to the ArriveCAN app that truck drivers need to use to prove their vaccine status…
Marathon Brake Systems names Simmonds as president preview image Equipment, People, Trucking Life Marathon Brake Systems names Simmonds as president January 11, 2022 Marathon Brake Systems has appointed Scott Simmonds as its new president. Simmonds will be replacing Bob Hicks, who has served as the heavy-duty friction manufacturer’s president for the last 12…
Autocar celebrates ‘badass’ year preview image Equipment Autocar celebrates ‘badass’ year January 11, 2022 It was a successful year for Autocar, with the heavy truck maker able to continue production and maintain employment of its workers through the supply chain issues that affected all…
Omicron to disrupt labor for vehicle, parts manufacturers preview image Border, Economy, Equipment Omicron to disrupt labor for vehicle, parts manufacturers January 11, 2022 North American commercial vehicle production could face further disruptions, as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 puts increased strains on staffing across U.S. and global economies, ACT Research reports. “Minimally, the…
Canadian truck driver vacancies surge to record levels: Report preview image Economy Canadian truck driver vacancies surge to record levels: Report January 11, 2022 Trucking HR Canada is reporting a “staggering” vacancy rate among Canadian truck drivers, with 22,990 vacant driving jobs in the third quarter of 2021. The numbers represent a 20% surge…
Stryder appoints Jones as Logic-Ology CEO preview image People, Trucking Life Stryder appoints Jones as Logic-Ology CEO January 10, 2022 Stryder Group on Monday announced the appointment of Brad Jones as CEO of Logic-Ology Logistics. Jones will also serve on the Stryder Group executive committee. This appointment is effective immediately and…
TTC to award seven scholarships preview image Trucking Life TTC to award seven scholarships January 10, 2022 The Toronto Transportation Club (TTC) will award seven scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year, the board of directors announced last week. Each recipient will be entitled to $8,000 over…
Jenkins to manage TransPro, Champion Express preview image People, Trucking Life Jenkins to manage TransPro, Champion Express January 10, 2022 Peter Jenkins has taken over the role of general manager of TransPro Freight Systems effective Jan. 7, according to a press release. Concurrently the general manager of Champion Express, Jenkins…
Canada Cartage buys Laurentien Transport preview image Economy, Mergers & Acquisitions Canada Cartage buys Laurentien Transport January 10, 2022 Canada Cartage made its fifth acquisition over the past year, buying Laurentien Transport of Bois-des-Filion, Que. The dedicated contract transport provider specializes in refrigerated freight, serving customers in the grocery,…
