Transportation Trump’s see-saw China policies rattle oil markets August 19, 2019 Admonish the thought (out, damned spot!) that there is no political element in the day-to-day changes in the value of crude oil or its refined derivatives. To compensate, add the…
Breadner Trailers holds Mississauga open house preview image Equipment Breadner Trailers holds Mississauga open house August 16, 2019 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Breadner Trailers held an open house at its Mississauga location Aug. 15, where it served up lunch and an up-close look at the Hyundai Translead trailer line…
Transportation John Caseley of Trendway Transportation dies at 73 August 16, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – John Caseley of Trendway Transportation Services has died, the Ontario Trucking Association announced Friday. He was 73. Caseley passed away suddenly July 29, the association said. Before…
Business Management Heavy-duty vehicle market on edge of precipice: ACT Research August 16, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – The heavy-duty vehicle markets are at the edge of a precipice, according to ACT Research’s latest North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook. “Since the start of this demand…
Infrastructure Saskatchewan highways to get $75-million upgrade August 16, 2019 REGINA, Sask. – The federal and provincial governments have announced more than $75 million in joint funding to improve the highway systems in Saskatchewan. The projects involve building four sets…
Women In Trucking chief named Cinderella to CEO preview image Transportation Women In Trucking chief named Cinderella to CEO August 16, 2019 Ellen Voie receives the award in New York. PLOVER, Wis. – Women In Trucking Association president and CEO Ellen Voie has been named the Cinderella to CEO of the…
Container tariffs dodged preview image Transportation Container tariffs dodged August 16, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is celebrating a significant victory in the ongoing tariffs dispute, as tariffs on 53-ft. domestic intermodal containers have been shelved. “Trucking and trade…
CTA heads discussion with Bank of Canada head preview image Infrastructure CTA heads discussion with Bank of Canada head August 16, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) was among a nine-member coalition of national transportation associations that recently met with Stephen Poloz, governor of the Bank of Canada, and…
Canadian spot market sees more trucks per load in July preview image Business Management Canadian spot market sees more trucks per load in July August 16, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Loads were down, trucks were up in the spot market in July, according to the latest data from TransCore Link Logistics. There was a 9% decline in…
Transportation Truck drivers pay tribute to couple murdered along Alaska Highway August 15, 2019 Whitehorse, Yukon – A truck driver from Whitehorse is leading a group of truckers in an effort to remember two people killed along the Alaska Highway in B.C. The CBC…
Business Management Getting by with a little support from their friends August 15, 2019 Mack and Putzmeister marry well in demanding concrete pump truck market
Daseke founder and CEO Don Daseke retires preview image Supply Chain Daseke founder and CEO Don Daseke retires August 15, 2019 Don Daseke ADDISON, Texas – Specialized transportation and logistics solutions company Daseke announced Thursday that Don Daseke will retire from his roles as chief executive officer and chairman of…
Owner-operator blues preview image Business Management Owner-operator blues August 15, 2019 How good drivers become bad owner-operators
Hanging up the keys preview image Transportation Hanging up the keys August 15, 2019 A 40-year driving career comes to an end
Transportation Making driver appreciation a year-round event August 15, 2019 National Trucking Week will be celebrated across Canada Sept. 1-7, but winning fleets – and even manufacturers – have come to the realization driver appreciation should be celebrated year-round. Don’t…
