Transportation Dalton is hailed a cab: Part 3 December 29, 2018 The story so far After returning from a long haul to the west coast, Mark Dalton’s dispatcher Bud asks him for a favor. He reluctantly agrees to do some local…
The trailer market’s hot preview image The trailer market’s hot December 27, 2018 Trailer demand has never been higher, and product quality has never been better
Transportation Driver Inc. makes no sense for carriers, either December 27, 2018 I got a call recently from a fellow who had Googled us and his first words to me were, “My boss wants me to incorporate. It looks like you guys…
Management Best Practices: Spill Response preview image Mgmt Best Practices Management Best Practices: Spill Response December 27, 2018 How to prepare your drivers for unexpected spills.
A condition that requires a rush trip December 26, 2018 Get to the hospital if suffering from abdominal pain. The load can wait.
Seven human resources issues that will shape the year December 25, 2018 The start of any year brings changes to the trucking and logistics industry, and 2019 is no exception. Human resources (HR) managers from coast to coast are dealing with the…
Transportation Looking beyond skills-based training December 25, 2018 Are we hung up on skills-based training in the trucking sector? I think we are, and that is the root problem when it comes to hiring and retaining drivers. You…
Truck convoys in support of oil and gas sector continue across Western Canada preview image Regulations Truck convoys in support of oil and gas sector continue across Western Canada December 24, 2018 ESTEVAN, Sask. – Truck convoys continued to roll through Western Canada this past week in support of the oil and gas industry. In Estevan, Sask., approximately 450 trucks flooded the…
Bridge-busters preview image Bridge-busters December 23, 2018 Despite sensors, trucks continue to hit downtown Montreal bridge
End of an era December 23, 2018 OSHAWA, Ont. — When General Motors announced on Nov. 26 that it was shutting down the last Oshawa, Ont., assembly plant at the end of 2019, most of us were gobsmacked.
A Canadian first preview image A Canadian first December 23, 2018 MONTREAL, Que. — Truck platooning has been successfully demonstrated on Canadian public highways for the first time. The tests took place between Oct. 29 and Nov. 2, and were conducted by…
Sustainability Truck convoys join Alberta rallies in support of oil and gas sector December 20, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – A series of truck convoys have taken part in recent rallies across Alberta in support of the province’s oil and gas sector. In Nisku, Alta., the group…
Canadian spot market flat in November preview image Business Management Canadian spot market flat in November December 20, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian spot market was largely flat in November, according to TransCore Link Logistics. Load and truck availability were relatively even. Loads increased prior to Black Friday,…
Freightliner delivers first electric truck preview image Equipment Freightliner delivers first electric truck December 20, 2018 CARSON, Calif. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has delivered its first electric truck, as part of its Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet. The Freightliner eM2 was delivered to Penske Truck…
