PMTC hands out annual honors preview image Transportation PMTC hands out annual honors June 14, 2019 Matt Richardson of KRTS Transportation Specialists poses with Joshua Dobson, who is on the path to become a driver at Patene Building Supplies. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Toronto Raptors…
Ontario focusing roadside truck inspection resources preview image Transportation Ontario focusing roadside truck inspection resources June 13, 2019 Ontario Ministry of Transportation personnel were on hand to offer enforcement updates during the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s annual conference. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Ontario trucking industry’s…
Business Management Run on Less Regional fleets named June 13, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. — Ten fleets will participate in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) Run on Less Regional program later this year, but none from Canada. Participating fleets…
Tim Dreyer named the Rick Austin Memorial Dispatcher of the Year preview image Transportation Tim Dreyer named the Rick Austin Memorial Dispatcher of the Year June 13, 2019 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Tim Dreyer has won the 2019 Rick Austin Memorial Dispatcher of the Year Award. Dreyer is a traffic manager and dispatcher with Patene Building Supplies. He…
PMTC names two drivers to Hall of Fame preview image Transportation PMTC names two drivers to Hall of Fame June 13, 2019 David Judge of Praxair and Allan Huffman of John Deere are named to the PMTC’s Hall of Fame for Professional Drivers. NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council…
Volvo’s Vera making driverless deliveries preview image Technology Volvo’s Vera making driverless deliveries June 13, 2019 GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Volvo’s driverless, cabless, electric truck has been put to work shuttling containers between a port and logistics center. Dubbed Vera, the truck is operating for ferry and…
Business Management Loadings growth slowing, rates on the decline: FTR June 13, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking rates are expected to decrease about 7% this year, primarily driven by the spot market, with contract rates flat to down 1%. That’s the projection from…
Driver issues remain No.1 concern, PMTC study shows preview image Health & Safety Driver issues remain No.1 concern, PMTC study shows June 13, 2019 Tom Moore, senior vice-president, NPTC NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Driver recruiting, hiring and retention continue to be the top concern for private fleet operators, the 2019 Private Motor Truck…
UPDATED: Canada’s ELD rule announced preview image Transportation UPDATED: Canada’s ELD rule announced June 13, 2019 ELDs to be required in Canada by 2021
Brad Fletcher named PMTC chairman preview image Transportation Brad Fletcher named PMTC chairman June 13, 2019 NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Brad Fletcher, a regional fleet manager with the Terrapure Enviromental waste management service, has been named chairman of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada…
Transportation Atlantic Truck Show attracts thousands of truck enthusiasts June 12, 2019 MONCTON, N.B. — Thousands of truck enthusiasts and exhibitors gathered at the Moncton Coliseum Complex on June 7 and 8 for the largest trucking and transportation event, the Atlantic Truck…
OOIDA to urge Congress to improve treatment of truckers preview image Transportation OOIDA to urge Congress to improve treatment of truckers June 12, 2019 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – The group that promotes the interests of American truck drivers will testify before a U.S. congressional panel on Wednesday about the state of the country’s trucking…
Trucking conditions remained negative in April: FTR preview image Transportation Trucking conditions remained negative in April: FTR June 12, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the U.S. improved slightly in April, according to the Trucking Conditions Index by FTR, but remained in negative territory. FTR reports the rate environment…
U.S. spot market truckload volumes fall 12% in May preview image Supply Chain U.S. spot market truckload volumes fall 12% in May June 11, 2019 PORTLAND, Ore. – Spot market truckload freight volumes failed to meet expectations in May, transportation information provider DAT Solutions said on Tuesday. The number of full-truckload van loads moved on…
Continental renames urban waste transport tires preview image Transportation Continental renames urban waste transport tires June 11, 2019 FORT MILL, S.C. – Tire giant Continental has renamed its commercial waste transport tires and retreads for improved clarity. “The new nomenclature is descriptive and easy to use, ensuring that…
