Western Star adds new options, 25-ton XD OffRoad hauler preview image Transportation Western Star adds new options, 25-ton XD OffRoad hauler April 27, 2017 PHOENIX, Ariz. — Western Star has added a new 25-ton hauler to its XD OffRoad line of equipment, aimed at smaller off-road applications, such as construction, mining, and quarry site…
At 50, Western Star just getting started preview image Equipment At 50, Western Star just getting started April 27, 2017 From humble Canadian roots, Western Star celebrates 50 years in business
Transportation Total costs increase in February April 27, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — Results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) show the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 1.2% in February, as compared with…
Transportation Second annual Canadian Salute to Women Behind the Wheel set for June 10 April 27, 2017 MONCTON, N.B. — The second annual Canadian Salute to Women Behind the Wheel is set and scheduled. The salute is set to take place this year at the Atlantic Truck…
Transportation OTA to host seminar on marijuana legalization April 27, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association is wasting no time to address the issue of marijuana legalization in Canada and is hosting an exclusive workshop at its Council Summit…
Canadian Tire and CP unveil 60-ft. container in Calgary preview image Equipment Canadian Tire and CP unveil 60-ft. container in Calgary April 26, 2017 CALGARY, Alta. – Canadian Tire and Canadian Pacific (CP) unloaded its 60-ft. container in Calgary today (April 26), marking the maiden voyage for the intermodal trailer in Alberta. Canadian Tire…
Health & Safety Preventing jumper’s knee April 26, 2017 In my practice, I commonly treat knee injuries in professional truck drivers. In fact, I would say knee injuries are second only to lower back injuries among drivers. By far,…
Health & Safety Don’t be weak in the knees April 26, 2017 Traveling down the road, isn’t it great to enjoy the view through the windows of your rig? Your elevated position displays great distances of countryside and roadways, unobstructed by four-wheelers.
Business Management Last call to register for PMTC seminar in Calgary April 26, 2017 CALGARY, Alta. – Those who would like to attend the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s (PMTC) May 17 seminar in Calgary better register soon before space goes up in…
Big changes for medium-duty trucks preview image Transportation Big changes for medium-duty trucks April 26, 2017 The butcher, the baker, and yes, even the candlestick maker. Those are some of the buyers of medium-duty trucks. They aren’t truckers, they don’t know much about trucks and they…
Transportation In 25 years we’ll be having same conversation as we do today April 25, 2017 All those theatre classes in university appear to have paid off. I moderated my first panel discussion – with the help of the magazine’s director of business development, Lou Smyrlis,…
Air-Weigh introduces new trailer scale April 25, 2017 Eugene, Oreg. — Air-Weigh rolled out its new LoadMaxx Trailer Scale this week. According to the company, the new scale combines the best of previous LoadMaxx and Quickload trailer scales…
Human Resources Trucking HR Canada recognizes top employers April 25, 2017 OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada has recognized 48 trucking companies through its Top Fleet Employers program. Fleets were rated on categories including: recruitment and retention strategies; workplace culture; compensation;…
Transportation Trailer production jumps 25%: ACT Research April 25, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trailer production jumped 25% from February to March according to the latest data from ACT Research. “Roughly 60% of the month-over-month gain came from the additional build…
