Indigenous initiative March 30, 2018 WINNIPEG, Man. — North America’s largest inland port is hoping to pave the way for more Indigenous workers to enter the industry. Winnipeg’s CentrePort Canada was recently part of the creation…
Finding a solution to truck parking March 30, 2018 ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — In the wake of an online petition calling for increased enforcement of illegal truck parking in Abbotsford, B.C., police say efforts have been made to mitigate the issue,…
Transportation No change in position March 30, 2018 REGINA, Sask. — Saskatchewan may have a new premier, but that doesn’t mean the province is taking a new position on the implementation of a carbon tax. Like Premier Scott Moe,…
Transportation The zucchini of trucking March 30, 2018 Spring can’t come too soon, especially if you’re a gardener. My dad, who was an old farmer, couldn’t wait to get out and start scratching at the topsoil as soon…
Okanagan trucking pioneer passes away preview image Human Resources Okanagan trucking pioneer passes away March 29, 2018 PENTICTON, B.C. – Stu Berry, co-founder of Berry and Smith Trucking, passed away in Penticton, B.C. March 21. Along with Ted Smith, Berry started the South Okanagan trucking company in…
Human Resources Scott Smith named CTA chairman March 29, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has named Scott Smith its chairman. Smith is president and CEO of JD Smith, and was elected chairman at the CTA’s annual…
Transportation The Chain’s in Command – Part 4 March 29, 2018 THE STORY SO FAR Mark is traveling to Winnipeg on Hwy. 17. He checks the forecast and it looks bad, so he chains up long before the snow. After driving…
Transportation Eyeing the future, remembering the past March 29, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. — With the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) celebrating its 80th anniversary at its Leadership Conference and AGM this year, Truck West takes a look at the association’s history,…
Aspiring drivers rejoice preview image Transportation Aspiring drivers rejoice March 29, 2018 Manitoba government offers full driver training funding for those with offers of employment
Business Management No relief in sight for shippers: FTR March 29, 2018 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Shippers in the U.S. continue to face a tough capacity and rate environment, with no relief in sight. That’s according to the latest Shippers Conditions Index by…
Snow, snowmobiles and traffic stops: Riding-along with Halton’s finest preview image Transportation Snow, snowmobiles and traffic stops: Riding-along with Halton’s finest March 29, 2018 I live in the small town of Acton where not too much happens. About 10,000 people, very low crime rate, pretty well a homogeneous, white toast, working class community with…
Technology Blockchain is the latest game changer in trucking March 28, 2018 KISSIMMEE, Fla. – There’s a new buzzword in the trucking sphere. Say goodbye to uptime, ELDs, and driver shortage. Blockchain is the latest technology that all the early adopters want…
Business Management Canadian shipping costs rose in January: CGFI March 28, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers rose 2.6% in January, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) by Nulogx. The base rate was…
More than 80% of carriers optimistic about 2018: TransCore preview image Business Management More than 80% of carriers optimistic about 2018: TransCore March 28, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian carriers and brokers benefited from a strong market in 2017, and are optimistic about the current year, according to a new report from TransCore Link Logistics.
Bison wins TCA Fleet Safety Award for eighth straight year preview image Transportation Bison wins TCA Fleet Safety Award for eighth straight year March 27, 2018 KISSIMMEE, Fla. – For the eighth consecutive year, Bison Transport has been named the grand prize winner in the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual Fleet Safety Awards. The awards honor…
