Human Resources Steering government in the right direction August 26, 2019 As we enter into an election period, both provincially and federally, the output from governments has screeched to a halt. As I’m sure you already know, this is due to…
Free training for aspiring women drivers in B.C. preview image Transportation Free training for aspiring women drivers in B.C. August 26, 2019 B.C. program looks to get more women behind the wheel of a commercial truck. LANGLEY, B.C. — Attention hopeful female truck drivers in B.C., there is an opportunity that…
Erb Transport celebrates 60 years of success preview image Business Management Erb Transport celebrates 60 years of success August 23, 2019 Company founder Vernon Erb with his son and Erb Group president and CEO Wendell Erb. BADEN, Ont. — Hundreds of people showed up on Thursday and Friday to celebrate…
Minimizer is maximizing — and building new facility preview image Transportation Minimizer is maximizing — and building new facility August 23, 2019 The new Minimizer site will draw together employees who currently work in three facilities. BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. – You could say that Minimizer is maximizing – purchasing a 13-acre site…
Hino opens West Virginia truck plant preview image Transportation Hino opens West Virginia truck plant August 23, 2019 Hino expects production rates to grow to 15,000 units on one shift by 2020. MINERAL WELLS, WV — Hino Motors has officially opened its new million-square-foot manufacturing facility in Mineral…
Sustainability Benefits of fuel-efficient driving can’t be denied August 23, 2019 Earning a living doing what I love to do means burning 1,200 to 1,500 liters of diesel per week. Those actions pose a direct existential threat to my grandchildren’s future.
Regulations Solutions needed for trucking insurance issues August 23, 2019 Safe and new trucking companies being refused traditional truck insurance
Transportation Help us help you August 23, 2019 Recruiting and retaining qualified workers continues to be the predominant business issue in trucking and logistics. And for us here at Trucking HR Canada, our top priority is to help…
Transportation Shipper conditions improved in June August 22, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for U.S. shippers improved in June, with a 8.8 reading on the FTR Shippers Conditions Index, up two points from May. That marked the strongest month…
Chevron debuts Delo Traveling Technology Lab preview image Technology Chevron debuts Delo Traveling Technology Lab August 22, 2019 The Delo Traveling Technology Lab. A visitor tries out the VR system. DALLAS, Texas – Lubricants giant Chevron Products Co. has marked the 20th anniversary of its popular…
Mobile and IT PrePass now available in B.C. through Weigh2GoBC August 22, 2019 VICTORIA, B.C. – Carriers in B.C. can now take advantage of weigh scale bypass platform PrePass, with 11 locations across the province through Weigh2GoBC service. Thanks to an agreement between…
BlueParrott launches upgraded headset at GATS preview image BlueParrott launches upgraded headset at GATS August 22, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – BlueParrott, a maker of wireless headsets, has launched a new version of its noise-cancelling Bluetooth headset at the Great American Trucking Show. The next-generation B350-XT allows…
Business Management PMTC eastern seminar to focus on youth, retention, and engagement August 21, 2019 MILTON, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC), along with Trucking Human Resources Sector Council Atlantic, will hold an eastern regional educational seminar Sept. 18 in Wallace,…
Truck market returning to “normal” levels: DTNA preview image Equipment Truck market returning to “normal” levels: DTNA August 21, 2019 YOUNTVILLE, Calif. – A cooling Class 8 truck market is marking a healthy return to more normal levels. That’s the assessment of Richard Howard, senior vice-president of sales and marketing…
Daimler’s aftermarket initiatives resulting in faster repair times preview image Equipment Daimler’s aftermarket initiatives resulting in faster repair times August 21, 2019 YOUNTVILLE, Calif. – A renewed focus on aftermarket support is reaping rewards for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) as it continues to pursue its goals of completing all truck repairs…
