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Putting the boots to bullying

When Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, unveiled new legislation in early November aimed at cracking down on harassment in federal workplaces, it went largely unnoticed in…

Maxim’s charitable efforts shine this Holiday season

WINNIPEG, Man. – A quarter of a century in, and Maxim Truck and Trailer continues to amaze with its charity pancake breakfast. Held Dec. 7, the annual event raised more…

Allison Transmission hires new marketing boss

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –  Allison Transmission today announced the promotion of Otto Szalavari to managing director of global marketing. Otto Szalavari “During his short period of time with Allison, Otto has…

Gincor buys Cross Country Trailers

  MATTAWA, Ont. — Gincor announced today that it has purchased Cross Country Trailers. “We see tremendous opportunity in this facility and the workforce made up of people from a…

TTSAO urges government to raise $40 hourly cap

HAMILTON, Ont. —  The TTSAO recently met with the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (MAESD) to discuss raising the $40 hourly cap currently put on training facilities. Since…

TTC hosts AGM, annual dinner

TORONTO, Ont.  – The Toronto Transportation Club (TTC) held it’s Annual General Meeting on December 7 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and voted on the new executive committee for…

The real tax deadline

While everyone traditionally circles Apr. 30 on their calendar, a more pressing tax deadline is really just days away. If you are a sole proprietor, then Dec. 31 is an…

Mack Trucks names new president

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Martin Weissburg has been named the new president of Mack Trucks effective June 1, 2018. Martin Weissburg Weissburg is currently president of Volvo Construction Equipment, and after…

Are ELDs being implemented for the right reasons?

Implementing the use of electronic logging devices (ELDs) may be the start of a perfect storm within the North American trucking industry. This law will force all drivers to work…

Painted with the same brush

Recently, the mainstream news has been littered with stories about unsafe transport operators. Even OPP Commissioner Vince Hawkes has taken aim at truckers. A series of fatal incidents lately involving…

Vancouver port lowers charges for small trucking companies

VANCOUVER, B.C. – To address charges that were being called disproportionate, smaller trucking companies authorized to operate within the Vancouver Fraser Port will see rates drop Jan. 1, 2018. Small…

OTA to launch sales council in 2018

TORONTO, Ont.  — The Ontario Trucking Association is launching a Sales Council in 2018. Following this year’s creation of the OTA Finance Council, the association is…

U.S. driver turnover rises in Q3

ARLINGTON, Va. – Driver turnover at large U.S. truckload fleets rose 5% in the third quarter, to an annualized rate of 95%, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “Since…

Saskatchewan’s new Alberta license plate rule ruffling some feathers

EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA) says Saskatchewan’s new license plate rule change for Alberta vehicles will be problematic for industry. The Government of Saskatchewan…

Dates announced for expanded Truxpo

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Marking the 16th edition of Western Canada’s trucking and logistics show, Truxpo will focus on trucks for all trades and expand its features in 2018. Presented by…