Know when to hold ’em June 7, 2018 Kenny Rogers got it right with his old country hit, “The Gambler.” You got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em. You, my friend, are leaving…
The kings of auctioneering June 7, 2018 Ritchie Bros. has come a long way since its modest B.C. beginnings
How to build a healthy kitchen in your truck June 7, 2018 If you’re looking to get healthy while working on the road, it can be overwhelming to start when we don’t know exactly what specific changes to make. Additionally, when you…
Daseke acquires Alberta company Aveda preview image Business Management Daseke acquires Alberta company Aveda June 7, 2018 LEDUC, Alta. – Flatbed, specialized transportation, and logistics solutions provider Daseke Inc., has acquired Alberta oil rig moving company Aveda Transportation and Energy Services. One of the fastest growing companies…
Freightliner debuts electric Cascadia, M2 preview image Equipment Freightliner debuts electric Cascadia, M2 June 6, 2018 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks boldly proclaimed it intends to be the world’s leader in electric trucks, and it showed for the first time its electric-powered eCascadia and eM2 for…
DTNA oulines strategies for connectivity, automation and electrification preview image Transportation DTNA oulines strategies for connectivity, automation and electrification June 6, 2018 Company's vision is to be world's leader in electric trucks
Daimler to open automated truck R&D center preview image Technology Daimler to open automated truck R&D center June 6, 2018 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks announced today the creation of an Automated Truck Research and Development Center, which will be located at its new headquarters in Portland, Ore. The new…
Shell’s Starship achieves 178.4 ton-miles per gallon preview image Transportation Shell’s Starship achieves 178.4 ton-miles per gallon June 5, 2018 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After a six-day, 2,300-mile journey across the United States, Shell’s Starship lived up to its tagline of being ‘super fuel-efficient’ by putting up major numbers on its…
Thomas takes on GM role at BRS Transportation preview image Human Resources Thomas takes on GM role at BRS Transportation June 5, 2018 Jerry Thomas. Photo provided by Fastfrate Group of Companies WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Jerry Thomas is the new general manager of BRS Transportation, part of the Fastfrate Group of Companies. Thomas…
Tremcar West now ABSA certified in Edmonton preview image Business Management Tremcar West now ABSA certified in Edmonton June 5, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – Tremcar West’s Edmonton location has been certified by the ABSA, the pressure equipment safety authority, to repair and perform alterations on pressure vessels, as well as modifications…
Class 8 orders remain strong in May: FTR preview image Business Management Class 8 orders remain strong in May: FTR June 5, 2018 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Preliminary North American Class 8 orders for May were strong according to analysts at FTR Transportation Intelligence. The forecasting company reports preliminary North American orders sitting at…
Titanium increases driver pay for a second time preview image Business Management Titanium increases driver pay for a second time June 5, 2018 BOLTON, Ont. – A second round of pay increases is coming to Titanium Trucking Services. The company announced it will be increasing its rates for its cross-border company drivers. The…
Driver training in the spotlight June 5, 2018 Associations have been advocating for mandatory entry-level driver training for a long time
Transportation Trucking HR Canada launches new report on recruiting and retaining Indigenous Peoples June 5, 2018 OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada has launched its new report Indigenous Recruitment & Retention: A Roadmap for Canada’s Trucking and Logistics Industry, to support industry employers in their efforts…
Got milk? preview image Got milk? June 5, 2018 How Raymond Conroy, a self-made truck driver, made a name for himself transporting milk across Ontario
