Back to basics preview image Equipment Back to basics July 24, 2017 The Fergus Truck Show is history, but the first ever Great Canadian Truck Show proved the show can go on
Human Resources Polaris promotes Dickson to v.p. July 24, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Polaris Transportation Group has named David Dickson its new vice-president of operations. He formerly served as the company’s director of operations. He will report directly to president…
Health & Safety ATA implores FMCSA to keep e-log rollout on schedule July 24, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is urging the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) not to delay the implementation deadline for electronic logging devices (ELDs). “Over…
Hino names top Canadian dealer, sales rep preview image Equipment Hino names top Canadian dealer, sales rep July 24, 2017 BARRIE, Ont. – Tri-Truck Centre has been named Hino Dealer of the Year for the third straight year. The award was recently presented to dealer principal John Esplen, and general…
Kenworth forges ahead in vocational market with the T880 and T880S preview image Business Management Kenworth forges ahead in vocational market with the T880 and T880S July 21, 2017 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth Trucks is hyping its vocational T880 series, believing the U.S. and Canadian economies are poised to continue an upward trajectory. “Whether you’re talking vocational or just…
Transportation Registration open for OTA Executive Conference July 20, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — Registration is now open for the annual OTA Executive Conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Toronto. The event is scheduled for November 8-9 and to register, you…
GCR Tires & Service names new COO preview image Transportation GCR Tires & Service names new COO July 20, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. ― GCR Tires & Service announced Steve Hoeft will join the organization as chief operating officer. Steve Hoeft Hoeft will be based in Nashville, Tennessee, and will lead…
Transportation How well do you know your workforce? July 20, 2017 Trucking is experiencing a shift in workforce demographics unlike any other industry in Canada. Our ranks are increasingly diverse by age, gender, and culture, and this affects human resources (HR)…
Transportation Getting the glider on the road July 20, 2017 The glider has finally hit the road. There were times when I didn’t think it was going to happen. As I wrote before, it all depended on selling my truck.
Transportation Healing and dealing with a herniated disc July 20, 2017 One of the most common causes of lower back pain in professional truck drivers that I encounter in my clinic is lumbar spine disc herniation. In order to understand this…
‘The Movement of Anything’ | Is the Canadian Trucking Industry Ready? preview image Sponsored Business Management ‘The Movement of Anything’ | Is the Canadian Trucking Industry Ready? July 20, 2017 The trucking industry in Canada not only prides itself on being relationship focused, but on utilizing traditional operational methods as well. With over 300,000 truck drivers across Canada, many…
Transportation CTA submits comments on NAFTA talks July 19, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has submitted comments to Global Affairs Canada to help frame Ottawa’s discussions with the U.S. about upcoming NAFTA trade negotiations. The submission…
Transportation ATA report predicts continued growth for trucking industry July 19, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) released its Freight Transportation Forecast report for 2017 through 2028 today and has projected continued growth for the transportation and trucking industry.
Mack Trucks turns Silver and Black preview image Business Management Mack Trucks turns Silver and Black July 19, 2017 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks knows a winner when they see it, and in Oakland Raiders defensive juggernaut Khalil Mack they have found a partnership that shares more than a…
Transportation Touch-A-Truck event returns to Oshawa July 19, 2017 OSHAWA, Ont. — The fifth annual Touch-a-Truck event is set to take place on August 25 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. outside Oshawa’s Tribue Communities Centre. The event is…
