Tristan Fleet Management becomes Vanguard Trailers dealer preview image Equipment Tristan Fleet Management becomes Vanguard Trailers dealer June 9, 2022 Tristan Fleet Management has become an official dealer for Vanguard Trailers in Quebec. Vanguard, a spin-off of CIMC Vehicle Group, makes van and flatbed trailers, as well as shipping containers,…
Tiger Trucking on the Importance of Fostering a People-First Organization in the Trucking Industry preview image Paid Transportation Tiger Trucking on the Importance of Fostering a People-First Organization in the Trucking Industry June 9, 2022 Martin Gauthier is going on 26 years as a driver with Tiger Trucking, and Nicole Kelly is approaching three years in her role as a Tiger Trucking Supervisor, but…
Parkland’s Lawn to lead PMTC board as chairman preview image Transportation Parkland’s Lawn to lead PMTC board as chairman June 9, 2022 Steve Lawn, Parkland Corporation’s fleet manager – commercial, has been named chairman of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) for the 2022/23 term. The appointment was announced as…
Nova Scotia looks to block truckers from ‘gaming’ insurance system preview image Transportation Nova Scotia looks to block truckers from ‘gaming’ insurance system June 8, 2022 Nova Scotia has approved Facility Association’s approach to rating commercial auto in a way that trucking operators cannot “game the system” and get Nova Scotia’s lower premium rates when they…
Labor shortage, phasing out of fossil fuels to shape industry over next decade preview image Equipment Labor shortage, phasing out of fossil fuels to shape industry over next decade June 8, 2022 A poll of Canadian trucking executives conducted by Nanos for the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) suggests the phasing out of fossil fuels and the labor shortage will dominate trucking over…
Brake Safety Week to include special focus on hoses, tubing preview image Equipment Brake Safety Week to include special focus on hoses, tubing June 7, 2022 Brakes continue to dominate out-of-service violations across North America, and they’ll once again be the target of a dedicated enforcement and education blitz. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will…
A safety message worth repeating preview image Transportation A safety message worth repeating June 7, 2022 One of the fundamental rules of highway safety is to keep your eyes on the road. It’s so ingrained in our public consciousness that it hardly seems to be worth…
Hamilton’s Barton St. named Ontario’s worst road preview image Health & Safety Hamilton’s Barton St. named Ontario’s worst road June 7, 2022 Barton St. East in Hamilton, Ont., has the dubious distinction of being the worst road in Ontario, according to CAA. The road suffers from “potholes and severe alligator cracking in…
No shortcuts for aspiring truckers, Sandhu says preview image No shortcuts for aspiring truckers, Sandhu says June 7, 2022 By Leo Barros A few bad apples ruin the reputation of an entire industry, said Sukhraj Sandhu, vice-president of the AZ Canadian Truckers Association (AZCTA). Sandhu said some people are…
A step-by-step look at how drivers can save time at weigh scales preview image Paid Technology A step-by-step look at how drivers can save time at weigh scales June 7, 2022 App simplifies weighing process at the scale. While it’s important to ensure trucks are legally loaded, the process of weighing a truck to confirm it’s compliant with weight standards…
Arnold Bros. encourages fleets to go plaid for dad preview image Transportation Arnold Bros. encourages fleets to go plaid for dad June 6, 2022 Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) members have led Plaid for Dad fundraising efforts since the Canadian Cancer Society launched the annual prostate cancer awareness campaign in 2015. Arnold Bros. Transport is…
Trail King hires Thomas as director of sales preview image Equipment Trail King hires Thomas as director of sales June 6, 2022 Trail King Industries has hired Eric Thomas as director of sales, and he will be responsible for leading district sales managers and product support managers. Eric Thomas (Photo: Trail King)…
Versatility, efficiency key when choosing aggregate trailers preview image Equipment Versatility, efficiency key when choosing aggregate trailers June 6, 2022 During the Covid-19 pandemic, the trucking industry enjoyed a rare moment in the sun, lauded for keeping the economy moving and supplying vital goods such as food and medicine. But…
Truck insurance coverage defined by contract, not conversations, court says preview image Business Management Truck insurance coverage defined by contract, not conversations, court says June 3, 2022 An Ontario court has ruled that Clean Harbors Canada, one of North America’s largest hazardous waste haulers, will not have to cover fire damage to a truck owned and operated…
Precision Specialized’s Bernard elected SC&RA president preview image Human Resources Precision Specialized’s Bernard elected SC&RA president June 3, 2022 Ed Bernard, president of Precision Specialized in Burford, Ont., has been named president of the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) for the 2022-23 term. Bernard also sits on SC&RA’s…
