Transportation Courage and commitment February 2, 2018 Commitment throughout the organization is important to the success of improving driver retention. But commitment is especially important among the ownership and management team as they are setting the example…
Transportation Descartes buys Aljex February 2, 2018 WATERLOO, Ont. — Descartes Systems Group announced today that it has acquired Aljex Software. Aljex has serving freight broker for more than 20 years and has built a robust platform…
Brian Kurtz Trucking looks ahead preview image Transportation Brian Kurtz Trucking looks ahead February 2, 2018 Kurtz excited about the future of the trucking industry
Regulations Senate report says Canada “ill-prepared” for driverless vehicles February 1, 2018 OTTAWA, Ont. – A new report from the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications has suggested Canada is “ill-prepared” for the arrival of driverless vehicles. The committee studied emerging driverless…
Equipment Paccar Parts has record-breaking year February 1, 2018 RENTON, Wash. – Paccar Parts enjoyed a record year in 2017, filling more than 16 million orders globally. “Paccar Parts’ number one goal is customer uptime. The effectiveness of our…
IdlePro Extreme alternators now available in 24V applications February 1, 2018 NOVI, Mich. — Prestolite Electric’s IdlePro Extreme range of premium, heavy duty replacement alternators has expanded. The new line now includes a 24V, 250-amp version that offers better performance under…
Business Management Pressure remains on U.S. shippers: FTR February 1, 2018 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for U.S. shippers continue to remain tight, according to the latest FTR Shippers Conditions Index. The index in November was marginally better for shippers than in…
Transportation Good Driver Challenge starts today February 1, 2018 LONDON, Ont. – Are you a good driver? Time to see how your skills stack up. The Good Driver Challenger starts today (Feb. 1). More than 15 fleets and 100 drivers…
Human Resources AMTA names new president January 31, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) announced that Chris Nash will be its next president effective March 5. Nash takes over for outgoing president Lorraine Card, who…
Transportation Applications for the Green Commercial Vehicle Program now open January 31, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has announced the application form for the Green Commercial Vehicle Program (GCVP) is now online through Grants Ontario. Applicants can apply…
Human Resources Focusing on the soft skills January 31, 2018 The nature of work is always changing. Today, as technology and demographics evolve, our skills have to keep up or else we risk being automated out of a job. But…
Human Resources Finding the right carrier January 31, 2018 The trucking industry as a whole doesn’t display much empathy for its drivers. Drivers are about the passion for what they do day in and day out. Corporate trucking is…
Movin’ on up preview image Human Resources Movin’ on up January 31, 2018 Trucking industry provides room for advancement
Business Management Fuel surcharges increased in November: CGFI January 31, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian shippers paid 0.87% more to move their goods via ground transportation in November, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The total base rate…
Transportation Polaris Transportation rolls out new online booking portal January 31, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Polaris Transportation announced today that its online booking portal is now fully tested and live making shipping with Polaris much easier. The new shipping tool has been…
