The time is now to focus on driver health preview image Health & Safety The time is now to focus on driver health February 19, 2020 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Stephen Kane believes the trucking industry has done a great job using technology to improve safety, but says it’s now time to focus on the health…
Trucking alliance calls for trade deal ratification preview image Transportation Trucking alliance calls for trade deal ratification February 19, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance is adding to the calls for federal politicians to ratify the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement established to replace NAFTA. Representatives of the alliance…
Transportation Truck driver breaks through highway blockade February 19, 2020 WINNIPEG, Man. – A truck driver refused to stop for Wet’suwet’en supporters who were blocking southbound lanes on Hwy 75 near Morris, Man., Monday. Global News reported on the incident,…
TFI names Cameron Holzer senior VP in U.S. preview image Transportation TFI names Cameron Holzer senior VP in U.S. February 19, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. — TFI International Inc. has appointed Cameron Holzer senior vice-president of operations to focus on its rapidly expanding U.S. specialized truckload business. With more than 25 years…
N.J. intersection remains top bottleneck for trucks preview image Infrastructure N.J. intersection remains top bottleneck for trucks February 19, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Transportation Research Institute has released its annual list of the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America, and a New Jersey intersection again…
Blockades could lead to spike in demand for trucking preview image Human Resources Blockades could lead to spike in demand for trucking February 19, 2020 The CN Rail yard in Winnipeg, Man. CN Rail Photo. TORONTO, Ont. – The partial shutdown of one of the country’s biggest railway freight networks could lead to a…
Health & Safety Sizing up the labor market, and what to do next February 19, 2020 Labor shortages in trucking and logistics are an ongoing concern. Employers and employees across the country feel increasing pressure from longer recruiting processes, reduced productivity, and the fact that our…
The connected truck is here, and will continue to evolve preview image Infrastructure The connected truck is here, and will continue to evolve February 18, 2020 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Drivewyze has some extra tricks up its sleeve, adding to the Canadian company’s flagship offering, PreClear weigh scale bypass. Presenting during Omnitracs Outlook 2020 in Las…
Business Management Using generational differences as an advantage February 18, 2020 Zapping the gap between experienced generations and Millennials for industry’s benefit
Talbert trailer model increases versatility preview image Talbert trailer model increases versatility February 18, 2020 Talbert Manufacturing has updated its 60CC/55SA-LD trailer showcases a new hydraulically operated system that makes it possible to operate only the third axle or a combination of third…
Transportation Top truck technology nominated for annual award February 18, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – A committee of North American writers who cover the trucking industry has unveiled its Top 5 finalists for the 2020 Jim Winsor Technical Achievement Award. The honor…
TFI International’s U.S. IPO raises US$230 million preview image Transportation TFI International’s U.S. IPO raises US$230 million February 18, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International said Tuesday its initial public offering in the U.S. has raised US$230 million. The IPO of 6.9 million common shares closed earlier in…
Loadlink’s Canadian spot market rises 13% in January preview image Equipment Loadlink’s Canadian spot market rises 13% in January February 18, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Loadlink’s Canadian spot market is off to a strong start, with freight volumes up 13% from December, according to the load board operator TransCore Link Logistics.
Canadian dealerships among first Platinum Petes preview image Transportation Canadian dealerships among first Platinum Petes February 18, 2020 DENTON, Texas – Several Canadian truck dealerships are among the first 71 locations to earn Peterbilt’s new Platinum Service Center certification. The designation is based on scores for factors…
Transportation Supply chain under pressure as blockades continue February 18, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – An ongoing shutdown of CN’s rail network in eastern Canada is being felt throughout the broader supply chain, as protesters continue to show solidarity in the fight…
