Modernizing workplace wellness April 16, 2019 “Modernizing your workforce starts with modernizing your HR approach.” In today’s labour market, successful truck fleets and logistics companies know that staying abreast of the issues will help them stay…
A tribute to Bill MacKinnon April 16, 2019 On March 22, after a long illness and a brave fight, Bill MacKinnon passed away at home, as was his wish. The MacKinnon family has lost a dear husband, father,…
Transportation Continental hires John Cox April 16, 2019 FORT MILL, S.C. – Continental has hired retread industry veteran John Cox to enhance process technologies for its ContiLifeCycle retread partners worldwide. The newly-created position, Global Technical Services, emphasizes the…
Canada’s spot market sees change of pace preview image Transportation Canada’s spot market sees change of pace April 16, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics’ Canadian spot market saw a dramatic shift from the norm in March, setting multiple new precedents during the month. For the first time in…
Transportation Ritchie Bros. adds to executive team April 16, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. — Ritchie Bros. announced it is undergoing an organizational realignment in North America. According to the organization, the realignment is to prioritize senior management focus on penetrating the…
Volvo Trucks names new PR manager preview image Transportation Volvo Trucks names new PR manager April 15, 2019 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Jennifer Edwards has been appointed public relations manager for Volvo Trucks North America. She will begin her new position on April 15, 2019, and will be responsible…
If you have affordable insurance, embrace it April 15, 2019 As a fleet manager or owner-operator, you’ve likely always thought of insurance as a commodity you begrudgingly paid for as a necessary cost of doing business. I know that’s how…
A perfect storm April 15, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. — A perfect storm is embroiling the Canadian trucking insurance industry, preventing trucking start-ups from entering the business and limiting who established fleets can hire. Increasing risks and evasive…
Ontario plates to proclaim ‘Open for Business’ preview image Transportation Ontario plates to proclaim ‘Open for Business’ April 15, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario licence plates will carry new messages as of Feb. 1, with slogans proclaiming the province is “Open for Business” and also “A Place to Grow”.
Transportation March trailer orders plummet: FTR April 15, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR reports preliminary trailer orders for March 2019 at 13,500 units. This is the lowest monthly total since September 2016, FTR said, and the lowest March since 208. Recent…
Ron Pridmore named Highway Star of the Year preview image Transportation Ron Pridmore named Highway Star of the Year April 13, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – Ron Pridmore of Campbell Moving Systems has moved prime ministers, NHL players, and even an astronaut during the course of his 40-year career. Now they can brag…
Transportation NACV Show unveils 2019 floorplan April 12, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. — The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show) announced today that the 2019 online floorplan is available. To preview the trade show’s current list of exhibitors, click…
Human Resources Trucking welcomed into Ontario immigration nominee program April 12, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is applauding the provincial government for welcoming the trucking industry into the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program, through the in-demand skills stream. The…
Truck-Lite acquires Lumitec preview image Equipment Truck-Lite acquires Lumitec April 12, 2019 FALCONER, N.Y. – Truck-Lite has announced its acquisition of Lumitec, a supplier of LED lighting for the marine industry. “Lumitec’s reputation speaks for itself as one of the most trusted lighting…
