Transportation Humber names new truck training manager May 3, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – Humber College has named James A. Pattison its new manager of the Truck Driver Training Program at the college’s Transportation Training Centre. Humber said Pattison has extensive experience…
Transportation Preparing for ELDs May 3, 2017 EDMONTON, Alta. — Though there is not yet a definitive date for when electronic logging devices (ELDs) will become a legal requirement in Canada, it will certainly happen sooner rather than…
Transportation Sending out an SOS May 3, 2017 It was 105 years ago last month that the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic, sending more than 1,500 people to their doom. To me,…
Human Resources Changing of the guard May 3, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. — If there was one area that was agreed upon during a panel discussion on the future of technology in the trucking industry it was that no one knew…
Transportation Polaris Transportation Group acquires J.G. Drapeau May 3, 2017 TORONTO, Ont.– Polaris Transportation Group announced today that it has acquired the shares of J.G. Drapeau and Commercial Warehousing Limited. According to Polaris, Drapeau and Commercial Warehousing will continue to…
Transportation Class 8 orders stay steady in April: FTR May 3, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR reported today that Class 8 orders remained on a steady track at 23,600 units ordered in April. These numbers met expectations with a 4% increase over March…
Equipment Crevier Group buys Gaz-O-Bar May 2, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. – Crevier Group has announced its acquisition of independent oil and service station network, Gaz-O-Bar. “We are excited to welcome 33 new service stations to our large distribution…
Human Resources Trucking HR Canada to host gala for Top Fleet Employers May 2, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. –Trucking HR Canada is set to host a gala to honor the winners of its 4th annual Top Fleet Employers program. The event is set for Oct. 12 at…
Cooper Tire adds load range to RM180+ steer tire May 2, 2017 FINDLAY, Ohio – Cooper Tire and Rubber Company announced recently it has added a new load range to its Roadmaster RM180+(EM) SmartWay-verified steer tire line to accommodate increasingly heavier steer axles.
Human Resources Some things never change May 2, 2017 The trucking industry is always changing, and the real leaders in this industry are the ones who can be innovative, adaptable, educated, and focused while guiding their people through change…
Transportation Artificial intelligence will change trucking forever May 2, 2017 With or without driverless trucks
Business Management Conditions for shippers mostly unchanged in February: FTR May 2, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for shippers were mostly unchanged in February, according to the latest Shippers Conditions Index from FTR. The industry forecaster says the current reading reflects a “somewhat…
Equipment UAP adds to heavy vehicle parts network May 2, 2017 ST-AUGUSTIN-DE-DESMAURES, Que. – UAP’s heavy vehicle parts division has continued its steady growth, with the acquisition of Belcher Pieces de Machinerie. Belcher provides heavy machinery parts for the construction, mining,…
Business Management Full plate for incoming CTA president Laskowski May 1, 2017 BANFF, Alta. – Stephen Laskowski says the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) can only be as successful as its members will allow it to be. “CTA will only be able to…
Winnipeg open-deck transportation company joins Daseke preview image Business Management Winnipeg open-deck transportation company joins Daseke May 1, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – Big Freight Systems, a Winnipeg-based, open-deck specialized transportation company, has merged with Texas’ Daseke. The Schilli Companies has also joined Daseke, the largest owner and a consolidator…
