Transportation Wabash Canada mourns the loss of Rodney Ehrlich October 12, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Rodney Ehrlich, co-founder and CTO of Wabash National, passed away on Oct. 9. He was 72 years old. Wabash Canada’s president and CEO Brent Larson expressed his…
Get ready to ‘Shift into Winter’ preview image Health & Safety Get ready to ‘Shift into Winter’ October 11, 2018 RICHMOND, B.C. – With winter fast approaching – and already a reality in some areas of Western Canada – the Winter Driving Safety Alliance (WDA) is urging truckers and all…
Regulations Owner of carrier involved in Humboldt collision charged October 11, 2018 REGINA, Sask. – The owner of the trucking company involved in the Humboldt Broncos bus collision has been charged with eight counts of failing to comply with safety regulations. Sukhmander…
Trends in eCommerce and last-mile delivery preview image Technology Trends in eCommerce and last-mile delivery October 11, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Last-mile delivery is going to have to keep up with the increasing demands of consumer buying trends. That’s according to a panel who discussed eCommerce and last-mile…
Business Management U.S. economy should remain strong: FTR October 11, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – The U.S. economy is “in a good place” and expected to stay there through 2019. That was the assessment of Bill Witte, senior economist with FTR, who…
Transportation Alliance calls for third-party ELD certification October 11, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance is once again stressing the need to have mandated electronic logging devices (ELDs) certified by third parties, helping to ensure the devices can’t…
Canada can learn from past mistakes when mandating ELDs preview image Business Management Canada can learn from past mistakes when mandating ELDs October 10, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Canada’s long-awaited electronic logging device (ELD) mandate should differ from the U.S. rule to avoid some of the pitfalls that befell the rollout of similar legislation there.
MELT to be mandated in Alberta this spring preview image Health & Safety MELT to be mandated in Alberta this spring October 10, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta government announced today that mandatory entry-level driver training (MELT) will be mandated in spring 2019 for Class 1 and 2 drivers. The announcement was made…
Mack’s Anthem a perfect fit for Westcan’s driver-focused mentality preview image Business Management Mack’s Anthem a perfect fit for Westcan’s driver-focused mentality October 10, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – With the help of Mack Trucks, Westcan Bulk Transport is putting the focus back on the driver. “We need a good product so we can get drivers…
Tremcar West adds to vacuum units and equipment sales team preview image Human Resources Tremcar West adds to vacuum units and equipment sales team October 9, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Tremcar West has appointed Geoff Dowson as its regional sales manager for vacuum units and equipment. With over 18 years of experience in the vac industry, Dowson…
Breaking down brakes preview image Breaking down brakes October 9, 2018 Brakes continue to be the trucking industry’s greatest pain point when it comes to vehicle-related out-of-service defects. However, there are steps fleet managers, maintenance departments, and even drivers can take…
Let’s take control of the HR narrative October 9, 2018 The trucking and logistics industry continues to face some serious human resources (HR) challenges. Workforce shortages, new technologies, and a competitive job market are top-of-mind issues. From Moncton to Kelowna,…
Equipment Bridgestone, Firestone and Bandag tires to cost more October 9, 2018 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations and Bridgestone Canada are informing customers that Bridgestone and Firestone truck tires will increase in price Nov. 9. Bandag retreads sold in the…
Greatness is in the eye of the beholder – Part 3 October 9, 2018 THE STORY SO FAR Mark travels to New Mexico for a load back to Canada. While he’s there, another driver shows up for a load to Los Angeles. The driver…
Kindess as a driving skill October 5, 2018 Kindness isn’t something we would normally discuss as a required ‘skill’ when it comes to driving. We discuss road rage a great deal, however, and recognize that anger sitting firmly…
