Honesty is the best policy preview image Honesty is the best policy May 29, 2019 CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — Client Transport is the small, but mighty carrier you’ve likely never heard of. Based in Cambridge, Ont., the 16-truck fleet is one that prides itself on having…
Daimler launches Autonomous Technology Group preview image Equipment Daimler launches Autonomous Technology Group May 29, 2019 STUTTGART, Germany – Daimler Trucks has established a global organization for highly automated driving. The Autonomous Technology Group will launch June 1, and will be headed by Peter Vaughan Schmidt.
Industry needs more drastic changes to curb emissions preview image Regulations Industry needs more drastic changes to curb emissions May 28, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Andrew Tam of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation said heavy-duty diesel vehicles are lagging behind light-duty gasoline-powered vehicles when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Bison celebrates 50th anniversary preview image Transportation Bison celebrates 50th anniversary May 28, 2019 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Fifty years to the day that Duncan Jessiman launched Bison Transport by deploying 18 trucks in Winnipeg, Man., the company held numerous events at facilities across Canada…
Safety first: Part 4 May 28, 2019 THE STORY SO FAR Mother Load is in need of her annual safety inspection and while Mark is talking about that with another driver, a third man approaches and tells…
Smart moves May 28, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. — An expert assessment can efficiently guide a fleet towards reduced fuel use by analyzing what it already does right and how it can improve in other areas,…
New oil category gets a lukewarm reception May 28, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. — Doug Kading, vice-president of maintenance for C.R. England would love to use FA-4 engine oils across his entire fleet of 4,000 tractors. Instead, the FA-4 factory fill…
Canadian carriers recognized by GM preview image Supply Chain Canadian carriers recognized by GM May 28, 2019 HARTLAND, N.B. – Day & Ross and Verspeeten Cartage been recognized by GM as 2018 suppliers of the year on May 15. The awards recognize suppliers that consistently exceed GM’s…
UPS makes history with largest commitment to renewable natural gas preview image Sustainability UPS makes history with largest commitment to renewable natural gas May 28, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – While electrification has stolen the limelight in recent months, UPS has announced it’s still going big on natural gas, placing the largest order for renewable natural gas…
Scholarship winner will have opportunity to pursue career as truck driver preview image Human Resources Scholarship winner will have opportunity to pursue career as truck driver May 28, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. – The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) and Crossroads Ottawa have handed out their first scholarship to a woman aspiring to become a professional truck driver. The…
Sustainability Student analyzes truck clustering to determine transportation efficiencies May 27, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – A University of Windsor student has analyzed GPS pings on the movement of 22,000 trucks in an effort to bring freight optimization to the supply chain. Ayat…
Bison Transport mock debate takes more serious tone preview image Transportation Bison Transport mock debate takes more serious tone May 27, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – The 24th annual Bison Transport Debate saw a panel of participants argue for and against a resolution that more oil pipelines should be built in Canada. The…
Disruption in the industry preview image Regulations Disruption in the industry May 27, 2019 Panel discusses how innovation has impacted transportation sector
Challenger opening training academy preview image Human Resources Challenger opening training academy May 27, 2019 CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Challenger Motor Freight has announced the opening of a driver training school, the Challenger Transportation Training Academy (CTTA). It’s been approved by the Ontario Ministry of Training,…
