Rocky Mountain Diesel acquires Dunlop Western Star Centre preview image Business Management Rocky Mountain Diesel acquires Dunlop Western Star Centre April 30, 2018 CRANBROOK, B.C. – Rocky Mountain Diesel (RMD) will be rebranded after its acquisition of Western Star dealership Dunlop Western Star Centre. With 19 years of history under its belt, RMD…
TFI focused on improving quality of revenue preview image Business Management TFI focused on improving quality of revenue April 30, 2018 MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International doubled the profit margins of its truckload business in the first quarter, and saw earnings improve across all four of its operating segments.
Health & Safety Mandatory commercial driver training coming to Saskatchewan April 30, 2018 REGINA, Sask. – With the announcement of a mandatory entry-level driver training program to be in place by 2019, the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) is applauding the move. “The announcement…
Rural roots preview image Rural roots April 28, 2018 Home time, clean equipment, and country living keep Cooney drivers happy
Transportation I have an (in) voice – Part 1 April 28, 2018 Mark had been crossing the country on a number of long hauls and found himself enjoying breakfast in a truck stop coffee shop outside of Calgary, while reading a copy…
Transportation Keeping your cool April 28, 2018 Technology can help carriers meet their Food Safety Modernization Act requirements
Transportation What are trucking companies doing to solve the driver shortage? April 27, 2018 Last week’s Truck World event at the International Centre in Toronto was a great opportunity to connect with old friends and get updated on the state of the freight transportation…
Transportation Salute brings together 41 female drivers with 600 years of experience April 27, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — Canada’s third Salute to Women Behind the Wheel took place at Truck World on April 21. The salute brought together 41 female drivers, with 600 years of…
Transportation Total freight costs rise April 27, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 1.9% in February, as compared with January results, according to results published today by the Canadian…
Health & Safety Manitoba looking at standardized commercial driver training April 26, 2018 WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba government announced today that it is consulting on the implementation of a standardized system of training and certification for commercial drivers. “Our first priority is…
Transportation Truckers create a ‘wall’ thwarting man’s suicide attempt April 26, 2018 DETROIT, Mich. – A group of truckers numbering a baker’s dozen created a wall under a Michigan bridge to save a man from attempting to take his own life. All…
Transportation DTNA shakes up senior leadership team April 26, 2018 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today announced three high-level appointments in its manufacturing and remanufacturing operations. Brian Lewallen has accepted the position of president of Detroit Reman.
Transportation OTA reveals details of its Council Summit event April 26, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association has revealed details for its third annual Council Summit, scheduled for June 22. Among the concurrent sessions will be OTA’s Compliance and Freight…
Transportation A fresh step forward April 26, 2018 By the time you read this, Canada will have its first Image Team, a group of talented professional women poised to promote the mission of Women in Trucking (WIT): to…
