Canada represented at Mack Masters Competition preview image Transportation Canada represented at Mack Masters Competition June 25, 2019 ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Top Dogs from Lounsbury Truck Centre in Moncton, N.B., represented Canada at this year’s Mack Masters Competition. The event evaluates participants’ knowledge of Mack service systems…
Transportation Trucking HR Canada launches new project focused on Indigenous youth June 25, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada announced today that it is launching a new project focused on Indigenous youth. Over the next year, Trucking HR Canada will be working in…
Health & Safety Protect your record against ‘non-preventable’ accidents June 25, 2019 The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration launched the Crash Preventability Demonstration Program in August 2017. It allows motor carriers or drivers involved in certain crash types to submit Requests…
Transportation Poll forecasts a bright road ahead for trucking June 25, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. — The road ahead for the Canadian trucking industry remains smooth despite concerns about driver shortages, plant closures and the new North American Free Trade Agreement, a major…
Transportation TTSAO ensuring member schools measure up June 25, 2019 GUELPH, Ont. — Want to be a member of the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO)? You’ve got to earn it. That was the message from Lisa Arseneau, head…
Purolator to build $330-million ‘super hub’ in Toronto preview image Supply Chain Purolator to build $330-million ‘super hub’ in Toronto June 25, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Purolator will build what it calls a national “super hub” in Toronto as part of a five-year, $1-billion investment plan announced on Tuesday. The $330-million, 430,000-sq-ft…
A Jekyll-and-Hyde market for trucking preview image Transportation A Jekyll-and-Hyde market for trucking June 25, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. — For-hire truck tonnage in the U.S. popped in April, but in Canada there were more trucks chasing loads in the spot market than in any other month…
CITT awards students, recognizes members preview image Human Resources CITT awards students, recognizes members June 24, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – The Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT) awarded a pair of students and recognized its Certified Logistics Professionals (CCLP) during an annual ceremony June 20. Esnart…
Rural program to attract newcomers as truck drivers preview image Transportation Rural program to attract newcomers as truck drivers June 24, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Eleven communities will participate in a new Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, which is looking to attract newcomers to work in occupations like truck drivers. The selected…
Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction nets over $72 million in sales preview image Equipment Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction nets over $72 million in sales June 24, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros.’ latest Edmonton, Alta. auction brought in more than $72 million in sales, with around 70% of the equipment being sold online. “We continue to see…
Human Resources Driver retention begins with the hiring process June 24, 2019 GUELPH, Ontario — Ensuring prospective hires are a good fit for your company before hiring them is key to reducing costly driver turnover. That’s especially true of entry-level drivers, who…
Truckers show their pride preview image Human Resources Truckers show their pride June 24, 2019 Woman behind the Rainbow Rider says she wants the truck to be a symbol for the LGBTQ community within trucking
In the game preview image Transportation In the game June 24, 2019 Raptors-inspired graffiti trailer turning heads in Toronto
Transportation Blank canvas trailers a missed marketing opportunity June 24, 2019 A constant frustration of mine is the industry’s lack of imagination when it comes to taking advantage of the 53-ft. billboards most trucking companies are pulling. There are too many…
Transportation Shipper conditions deteriorated in April June 24, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for U.S. shippers took a step back in April, due to stronger rail rates and higher fuel prices, according to FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index. However, FTR…
