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TFI business units reach ‘new heights’ in Q2

TFI International is reporting surges in operating profit and net income in the second quarter of 2021, thanks in part to a stronger-than-expected boost linked to the acquisition of UPS…

GFL’s Unifor-represented drivers ratify collective deal

Workers at GFL Environmental Hamilton recently ratified a collective agreement following a challenging round of negotiations. Unifor represents about 180 members who primarily drive and operate commercial waste/ recycling trucks…

Forward Air extending LTL service into Vancouver

Tennessee-headquartered Forward Air Corporation is expanding its expedited less-than truckload (LTL) service in Vancouver, using an unnamed local partner. The company noted in a related press release that it opened…

Air Products turning to Cummins for hydrogen powertrain and more

Air Products – the world’s largest hydrogen producer – will be using Cummins powertrains as it prepares to convert a global fleet of about 2,000 trucks to run on hydrogen…

Winning strategies for a truck show ‘n shine

A couple of truck show ‘n shine events are scheduled for later this summer, but they are admittedly few and far between these days. In the before time, it seemed…

Distracted truckers less safe, study reveals

Most distracted drivers are less safe overall, commit significantly more fundamental driving errors, and drive faster than the speed limit compared to all other drivers, data analysis has revealed. (Illustration:…

Isaac Instruments hires Stapleton as VP of industry relations

Electronic logging device and fleet management solutions company Isaac Instruments Monday announced that Mike Stapleton has been appointed to the position of vice-president of industry relations.  “We are excited to…

Third ELD certification body named, still no devices approved

Transport Canada has yet to certify an electronic logging device (ELD), but it has now cleared three testing bodies to conduct the work. Commercial Driver Technology of Sherwood Park, Alta.,…

‘Rate increases are nearly a given,’ says bullish Mullen Group CEO

“You can’t put more freight on our dock,” Murray Mullen, CEO of Mullen Group told analysts this week on a call to discuss second quarter earnings. He was calling in…

Volvo launches Blue Contract maintenance plan

Volvo Trucks has introduced Blue Contract – a maintenance offering that provides a complete service plan that replaces its existing maintenance offerings. The Volvo Blue Contract includes: a 74-point inspection…

Canada’s spot market volumes steady in June, closing strong Q2

Canadian spot market load volumes were steady in June, with a small increase in cross-border loads offset by less freight activity in Western Canada. Loadlink Technologies reported total loads were…

Trucking market leveling off at high level: ACT

ACT Research says in its Transportation Digest that the trucking industry is stabilizing at high levels, and despite slowing growth won’t fall off a cliff. “Indicators we track for the…

Me? Shift gears? I think not.

The trucking industry seems to have another divisive issue on its hands. Ontario’s decision at the 11th hour to delay a rule that would prohibit those obtaining their A/Z licence…

How to keep that showroom shine: Driver’s Education

You never get a second chance to make a good first impression. In life, we are constantly judged by our appearance. In trucking life, appearance is judged at the scales,…

OTA not concerned about A/Z licence restriction delay

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says a delay in restricting the use of manual transmissions for A/Z drivers who trained and tested on an automated is not an issue for…