Slap them chains on preview image Health & Safety Slap them chains on November 6, 2017 MTI offers chain up tutorial during its driver appreciation day
Transportation Canada Cartage consolidates brands November 6, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — Canada Cartage revealed it is consolidating its branding to better reflect the evolution of the company’s fleet outsourcing and logistics offerings. Previously, the company operated its warehousing…
Transportation PMTC to host educational seminar in Nova Scotia November 6, 2017 MILTON, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) together with the Trucking Human Resources Sector Council Atlantic (THRSC) will be hosting an educational seminar on December 5…
Equipment Class 8 orders surged in October November 6, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Preliminary North American Class 8 net orders reached 35,700 units in October, marking a 62% month-over-month increase, according to FTR. That’s a 167% increase from October 2016.
Human Resources FTR says goodbye to two long-time analysts November 6, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – FTR Transportation Intelligence has announced its business relationships with Noel Perry, principle of transportation economics, and Lawrence Gross, president of Gross Transportation Consulting, have come to an…
Business Management Roger Poirier named Tallman Group president November 3, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Tallman Group has named Roger Poirier its new president, and announced Kevin Tallman is transitioning to the CEO role. Poirier is co-founder and former managing director of…
AMTA president stepping down preview image Business Management AMTA president stepping down November 3, 2017 EDMONTON, Alta. – Lorraine Card has decided to retire after three years as president of the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA). Card devoted her time with the AMTA with the…
Human Resources Navistar names new parts exec November 2, 2017 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International has named Josef Kory its new senior vice-president of parts. Previously, Kory was vice-president, supply chain, where he was responsible for logistics, aftermarket parts distribution,…
World’s largest truck stop getting bigger preview image Infrastructure World’s largest truck stop getting bigger November 1, 2017 WALCOTT, IOWA – The world’s largest truck stop is about to get even larger, with a $10 million expansion plan moving forward. Iowa 80 Truckstop will add 23,000 square feet…
Transportation Trucking industry to sort food for good cause November 1, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The trucking industry will be busy sorting food for a good cause tomorrow. On November 2, more than 120 volunteers from many of Canada’s most-recognized trucking companies…
Transportation Human error to blame in recent collisions: OTA November 1, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — After several high-profile commercial vehicle collisions, the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) says the key to commercial…
Regulations UCR delayed until FMCSA establishes 2018 fees November 1, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) for 2018 has been delayed while the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) completes the rulemaking process for next year’s fees. The…
Human Resources Trucking HR Canada now taking applications for Top Fleet Employers program November 1, 2017 OTTAWA, Ont.— Applications are now open for Trucking HR Canada’s 5th annual Top Fleet Employers program, which recognizes fleets who demonstrate a commitment to going above and beyond in…
Transportation Connolly wins CITT’s Award of Excellence November 1, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. – CITT has announced that Don Connolly, CCLP, has been awarded its annual CITT Award of Excellence for 2017. The award is reserved for a CITT-Certified Logistics Professional…
Transportation CTA publishes video explaining changing shipper-carrier relations in an ELD world November 1, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – Mandatory Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) – coming into effect in the U.S. in December 2017 and in Canada shortly after – are changing carrier-shipper relations. As carriers…
