Conference addresses various modes of transportation to service Canada’s north preview image Transportation Conference addresses various modes of transportation to service Canada’s north March 5, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – Accessing Canada’s northern communities is changing along with the region’s climate. With trucks traveling on ice roads and other cargo coming in by aircraft, additional ways to…
NACFE explores electric truck charging needs preview image Transportation NACFE explores electric truck charging needs March 1, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. – Buying an electric truck involves more than adding batteries and electric motors to a powertrain. The vehicles will also require access to charging infrastructure that is…
Dana purchases Drive Systems segment of Oerlikon Group preview image Transportation Dana purchases Drive Systems segment of Oerlikon Group March 1, 2019 MAUMEE, Ohio – Dana announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Drive Systems segment of the Oerlikon Group, including the Graziano and Fairfield brands. According to Dana,…
Transportation Trailcon moves Cornwall operations into larger facility March 1, 2019 BRAMPTON, Ont. – Trailcon Leasing announced today that it will move its Cornwall, Ont. operations to a new, larger location that will double its current capacity. The new facility, situated…
How carriers, schools see entry-level training preview image Transportation How carriers, schools see entry-level training March 1, 2019 We are officially in the post-Humboldt crash era, and now, more than ever, driver training is at the forefront of everyone’s mind in and outside of the industry. To help…
Alberta farm workers receive 2019 exemption from MELT preview image Regulations Alberta farm workers receive 2019 exemption from MELT February 28, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta government has extended the deadline to comply with the province’s mandatory entry-level driver training (MELT) program to farmers and farm workers in the agriculture industry.
Transportation Marine Atlantic cancels ferry service thanks to severe weather February 28, 2019 ST JOHN’S, Nfld. — Marine Atlantic has closed its ferry service for the fourth day in a row on both sides of the Cabot Strait, according to a report…
Rosedale driver trainer named Instructor of the Year preview image Transportation Rosedale driver trainer named Instructor of the Year February 28, 2019 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Joe Teixeira has been named the first-ever Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO)/PayBright Instructor of the Year. The award was put into place this year to…
Port of Vancouver sees record volumes for second straight year preview image Supply Chain Port of Vancouver sees record volumes for second straight year February 28, 2019 VANCOUVER, B.C. – It was a banner year for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority in 2018, with record cargo volumes passing through Canada’s largest port. Last year saw 147 million…
Regulations Feds announce regulatory changes to the transportation of animals February 28, 2019 OTTAWA, Ont. – The federal government announced changes to the Health of Animals – Transport Regulations in an effort to improve animal safety and wellness while being transported. The amendments…
Transportation How to use social media to your advantage February 28, 2019 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Want to grow your social media presence and be reflected as a reputable, professional business online? Then listen to your audience. That was the advice from Kimberly…
Business Management Four takeaways from the TFI International analysts call February 28, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International posted record fourth quarter results on Feb. 27, and CEO Alain Bedard expanded on the company’s operations and industry trends in a customary conference call…
Peterbilt recognizes top dealers preview image Equipment Peterbilt recognizes top dealers February 28, 2019 SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Three Canadian Peterbilt dealers were recently recognized as Best-in-Class award winners. Camions Excellence Peterbilt, Peterbilt Manitoba, and Stahl Peterbilt were the Canadian recipients of awards during…
Infrastructure OOIDA opposes size and weight increases February 28, 2019 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), along with a coalition of other organizations, has penned a letter to U.S. Congress opposing increases to commercial vehicle sizes…
Business Management Conditions for shippers best since August 2016: FTR February 28, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for shippers reached their most positive levels since August 2016, according to the December FTR Shippers Conditions Index (SCI). The index showed a neutral reading in…
