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Bison names new v.p. of maintenance

WINNIPEG, Man.  – Bison Transport has named Mike Gomes its new vice-president of maintenance. Gomes joined Bison in early 2016 after working at Volvo Trucks. Since joining Bison, Gomes has served on…

Trucking HR Canada adds to its board of directors

OTTAWA, Ont.  – Trucking HR Canada has added Linda Young, vice-president of HR and people development for Bison Transport, to its board of directors. “Linda Young brings extensive HR expertise,…

Highway congestion costs trucking $63.4 billion

ARLINGTON, Va. — Congestion on the US National Highway System (NHS) has added more than $63.4 billion in operational costs to the trucking industry in 2015, according to recent research…

Atlantic Driving Championships set for May 27

DIEPPE, N.B. – The annual Atlantic Driving Championships are set for May 27 in Masstown, N.S. The competition includes a written test, pre-trip inspection and field test course, which is divided…

Trailer orders up 22% versus last year

COLUMBUS, Ind. –  ACT’s preliminary estimate for April net trailer orders is 20,200 units — down 6% month-over-month. “While net orders were off approximately 6% from March, industry patterns actually…

Giving is good

Everyone likes being a part of something good. At Trucking HR Canada, we focus a lot on the importance of workplace culture—the core values, practices, and attitudes unique to your…

National Professional Truck Driving Championships canceled for 2017

WINNIPEG, Man. – This year’s National Professional Truck Driving Championships that were slated to occur Sept. 15-16 in Winnipeg have been canceled. Provincial trucking associations have also been putting a…

ACT Research pricing index remains positive for fleets

COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research says its April pricing index reflects seven consecutive months of positive readings. Though April’s ACT For-Hire Trucking Index reading showed slower growth following the previous…

US trucking conditions poised for upswing: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions in the US deteriorated in March, but rising spot market freight rates suggest capacity may be tightening. The latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) fell…

Hino Motors surprises Fanshawe College with new truck

LONDON, Ont. – Hino Motors Canada surprised the president of Fanshawe College with the keys to a brand new Hino truck this week. According to the college, Fanshawe hosted the Hino Motors Canada…

Kinedyne offering free cargo securement webinar

BRANCHBURG, N.J. – Kinedyne will host a webinar May 30, which will cover cargo securement in advance of the North America-wide Roadcheck 2017 blitz slated for June 6-8. Kinedyne says…

NexTraq introduces new mobile app

 ATLANTA, Ga.  — NexTraq has rolled out a new mobile app for drivers. According to the company, the new app called NexTraq Connect, will empower drivers to work more efficiently by…

Vision Truck Group offering Mobil Delvac as featured lubricant

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Mobil Delvac has announced it has become the featured brand of commercial lubricants at Vision Truck Group. Vision customers can now choose a wide range of Mobil…

CTA supporting dad with plenty of plaid

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) will be working with Prostate Cancer Canada for Wear Plaid for Dad and hope to retain the trucking industry as top fundraiser…

More women entering trucking industry, but stereotypes remain

CALGARY, Alta. – The numbers are getting better, but Trucking HR Canada CEO Angela Splinter would like to see more women choosing the trucking industry as a career. During the…