Implementing an effective driver coaching program preview image Business Management Implementing an effective driver coaching program October 26, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – Steve Fields, a professional driver with YRC and America’s Road Team Captain, doesn’t mind having his driving critiqued using video. He likens it to an NFL team…
Canada continues steady march to ELD mandate preview image Sponsored Business Management Canada continues steady march to ELD mandate October 26, 2020 There was a time when Canada was on track to have an electronic logging device (ELD) mandate established before our neighbors to the south. So, why is Canada now nearly…
U.S. experience with ELDs offers lessons for Canada preview image Sponsored Business Management U.S. experience with ELDs offers lessons for Canada October 26, 2020 Canadian carriers hauling south of the border have gained valuable experience with electronic logging devices (ELDs) over the last couple of years. With that experience, they can expect little to…
ELD data can improve efficiencies from the first to final mile preview image Sponsored Business Management ELD data can improve efficiencies from the first to final mile October 25, 2020 Efficiency. It’s what every trucking company strives for whether they’re hauling across the continent or within city limits. Over the years, technology has helped increase efficiencies across the board, and…
Drivers will adapt to ELDs preview image Sponsored Business Management Drivers will adapt to ELDs October 25, 2020 When it comes to implementing an electronic logging device (ELD) solution, it’s time for carriers to have a little more confidence in their drivers’ ability to adapt to the new…
Trucking data will deliver ability to scale, speakers say preview image Business Management Trucking data will deliver ability to scale, speakers say October 23, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Trucking-related decisions often revolve around trucks, loads and drivers, but some fleets believe the strength of an invisible thread – in the form of telematics data –…
How HR needs to approach Covid-19 preview image Health & Safety How HR needs to approach Covid-19 October 23, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. — In a session packed with information for HR professionals, Katharine Weber, a principal with law firm Jackson Lewis, offered a breakdown of how to plan and brace…
Revisiting the spring vs air ride trailer suspension debate preview image Business Management Revisiting the spring vs air ride trailer suspension debate October 23, 2020 The debate over spring vs air ride trailer suspensions is far from over, even if air ride has emerged as the decisive winner in the marketplace. Some fleets are taking…
TFI posts strong Q3, terminates APPS acquisition preview image Business Management TFI posts strong Q3, terminates APPS acquisition October 23, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International shook off the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, posting a strong third quarter and restoring its workforce. TFI reported net income of $110.7 million, up…
Voluntary Covid-19 testing coming to Coutts crossing preview image Health & Safety Voluntary Covid-19 testing coming to Coutts crossing October 23, 2020 COUTTS, Alta. – A pilot project in Alberta will soon offer commercial drivers and other international travelers access to voluntary Covid-19 tests at the Coutts border crossing. The tests begin…
Carrier Transicold updates eSolutions platform preview image Software Carrier Transicold updates eSolutions platform October 23, 2020 Carrier Transicold has updated its eSolutions telematics platforms used to monitor refrigerated trucks and trailers, adding a new web-based dashboard that delivers critical information. The platform delivers information about…
Plan electric vehicle infrastructure early preview image Equipment Plan electric vehicle infrastructure early October 22, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Electric trucks promise benefits as diverse as lower emissions and a quiet ride. But fleets looking at the equipment might want to research the related charging infrastructure…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Shipper conditions worst in two years preview image Business Management ECONOMIC WATCH: Shipper conditions worst in two years October 22, 2020 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – U.S. shippers faced their toughest conditions in two years in August, according to FTR’s latest Shippers Conditions Index (SCI). The index fell into negative territory with a…
Tremcar names UTT Michigan distributor preview image Equipment Tremcar names UTT Michigan distributor October 22, 2020 ROMULUS, Mich. – Canadian tanker trailer manufacturer Tremcar has appointed United Tank Trailer (UTT) its official distributor in Michigan. UTT offers a wide variety of tanker trailers. It also has…
Consumers driving economy, though buying habits have changed: Mullen preview image Business Management Consumers driving economy, though buying habits have changed: Mullen October 22, 2020 OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group saw third quarter revenues drop 10.6% y-o-y to $290.9 million, but net income climbed by $5.7 million thanks to improved operating income before depreciation and…
