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Connecticut most pet-friendly state, Trucker Path says

Connecticut is the most pet-friendly state for truck drivers and the I-95 the best trucking lane for truckers with dogs, Trucker Path has found. The app celebrated Bring Your Dog…

Simard Suspensions names Kidd as regional sales manager

Simard Suspensions has appointed Christopher Kidd as regional sales manager for the Ontario and Maritimes markets. Kidd has 10 years experience in the heavy vehicle and transport industry. He worked…

Recorded workplace conversations can breach trust

Unhappy workers sometimes record a workplace conversation to prove they are being mistreated, harassed, or face discrimination. And in Canada, recorded conversations don’t violate the Criminal Code if they have…

Recession risks growing: ACT Research

There’s about a 50/50 chance of a recession in the U.S., but truck makers will benefit from pent-up demand and trucking company profitability, ACT Research reports. “With the current head…

Languages of trucking go beyond English and French

A mix of languages are being used by trucking and logistics employees in the workplace, and based on what we heard from industry employers this mix will continue to diversify.

Cargo thieves eye household goods, food during U.S. July 4 holiday

Cargo thieves have traditionally targeted household goods and food and beverage commodities during the Fourth of July holiday, CargoNet has warned. CargoNet reviewed reported theft incidents from between July 1…

Federal government to delay clean fuel standards

The Trudeau government is delaying new emissions standards on gasoline and diesel another year but is demanding the oil and gas sector make bigger cuts to fuel emissions by 2030. Cabinet approved…

Trail King promotes Menz to VP of engineering

Trail King Industries, manufacturer of open deck and materials hauling trailers, announced the promotion of Kelly Menz to vice-president of engineering. Kelly Menz (Photo: Trail King Industries) Menz will step…

6 ways to lower driver turnover

The trucking industry is notorious for having high driver turnover rates, often above 100%. However, those fleets that reduce driver turnover have enjoyed benefits such as improved safety records, reduced…

Zonar ELD now approved in Canada

Zonar Logs has joined the list of certified Canadian electronic logging devices (ELDs). “Zonar has worked with Transport Canada, the Canadian Trucking Alliance, and CCMTA (Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators)…

Transport Bourassa receives two battery-electric Kenworth T680Es

Transport Bourassa has received the keys to two Kenworth T680E battery-electric trucks. The trucks were presented to fleet manager Marilyn Bourassa during a ceremony at Kenworth’s Renton, Wash., manufacturing plant.

World was short more than 2.6 million truck drivers in 2021, IRU says

Trucking operations around the world are struggling to find the truck drivers they need, while women and youth continue to be largely under-represented in the roles. The IRU – a…

Ontario’s restricted Class A licence rolls in on July 1

Truck driver training institutions and the private fleet association have welcomed Ontario’s Class A manual transmission restriction that comes into effect on July 1. From next month, candidates completing a…

Fort Garry Industries opens Sudbury facility

Fort Garry Industries (FGI) has moved to a new facility in Sudbury, Ont. FGI president Robyn Spitzke said, “As growth continues in the Sudbury market, we wanted to provide our…

Ontario’s restricted Class A licence to come into effect July 1

Truck driver training institutions and the private fleet association have welcomed Ontario’s Class A manual transmission restriction that comes into effect on July 1. From next month, candidates completing a…