Kriska gives drivers second raise this year preview image Human Resources Kriska gives drivers second raise this year June 28, 2018 PRESCOTT, Ont. – Kriska has announced it’s increasing pay rates for the second time this year. The company says the combined raises represent the biggest annual pay increase in the…
Business Management Transportation costs continue to rise June 28, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers rose for the sixth straight month in April, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index. Costs rose 1.3%…
It’s impossible to keep a good company down June 28, 2018 NISKU, Alta. — Resiliency. There’s no better way to describe Frank Guy, John Kilmochko, and Rory Hellings of SKS Logistics. After being laid off in 2007 after their branch was closed…
Transportation Fortigo’s Demangos named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 June 28, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — Fortigo Freight’s president, Elias Demangos, has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40. The recognition is given to entrepreneurs that are under 40 with…
Canadian Alliance Terminals names new president preview image Transportation Canadian Alliance Terminals names new president June 27, 2018 RICHMOND, B.C. — William McKinnon has been named the president of Canadian Alliance Terminals (CAT). William McKinnon McKinnon’s record of leadership spans supply chain innovation, security and risk mitigation and…
ZF outlines vision for the future preview image Transportation ZF outlines vision for the future June 27, 2018 And the future is driverless and electric
Paccar sets up shop in Silicon Valley preview image Equipment Paccar sets up shop in Silicon Valley June 27, 2018 SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Paccar has opened an Innovation Center in Silicon Valley, becoming the first truck manufacturer to create a permanent presence there. It has resulted in increased engagement with…
Peterbilt anticipates another record-setting year preview image Equipment Peterbilt anticipates another record-setting year June 27, 2018 SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Peterbilt anticipates setting records for both market share and truck build this year. Jason Skoog, Paccar vice-president and general manager of Peterbilt, said market conditions remain strong.
Penske, NFI first to run electric Freightliner trucks preview image Sustainability Penske, NFI first to run electric Freightliner trucks June 27, 2018 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced Penske Truck Leasing and NFI will receive electric trucks this year as part of its Electric Innovation Fleet. The fleet…
Trailer orders up 27% y-o-y in May preview image Equipment Trailer orders up 27% y-o-y in May June 27, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trailer orders were up 27% year-over-year in May, with industry production now committed to nearly Christmas. ACT Research reported net orders of 22,900 units in May, down…
Tax on the Oregon Trail June 27, 2018 Ah, vacation time. You’ve packed the car and hit the road, but there’s this niggling feeling that you’ve forgotten something. Is the stove on, or maybe the iron? Do you…
Driver behavior results in most Operation Corridor charges preview image Health & Safety Driver behavior results in most Operation Corridor charges June 27, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – A 24-hour provincial safety blitz by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Ministry of Transportation resulted in about 700 charges against commercial drivers, mostly due to driver…
No generational gap June 27, 2018 CALGARY, Alta. — It’s rare these days to see two generations, father and son, working for the same company. It’s even rarer to see three generations. Frank, Morgan, and Travis Andrus…
