A level playing field preview image Transportation A level playing field March 31, 2017 CTA, STA would like to see new rules apply to all who transport livestock, not just commercial carriers
Small but mighty preview image Transportation Small but mighty March 30, 2017 With just 20 trucks, Wiersma Trucking shows how it can compete in the industry
Human Resources Traditional methods of attracting drivers won’t work March 30, 2017 Carriers are in a pickle when it comes to dealing with the shortage of qualified drivers. Simply put, it’s a job that fewer people are interested in taking up. It’s…
Transportation Bring on higher road and bridge fees March 30, 2017 Like Toronto Mayor John Tory, I like a user-pay system, rather than just taxing the hell out of everybody. In recent years, some trucking associations have been protesting certain issues…
Transcourt celebrates 20 years in business preview image Transportation Transcourt celebrates 20 years in business March 30, 2017 OAKVILLE, Ont. — Transcourt Tank Leasing is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The company kicked off the anniversary celebrations on March 23 with its Quebec-based customers in Old…
Transportation TST Overland Express, Saia join forces March 30, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. — TST Overland Express and Saia announced an exclusive partnership today, that is to service both companies’ US-Canada cross-border less-than-truckload (LTL) customers. According to the deal, Saia will…
Man charged, investigation continues into truck shootings preview image Health & Safety Man charged, investigation continues into truck shootings March 29, 2017 CHILLIWACK, B.C. – Peter Anthony Kampos, 38, has been charged with attempted murder in connection to the alleged March 25 shooting toward a semi-truck that occurred near Chilliwack, B.C. RCMP…
Health & Safety Prescott mayor wants HazMat shipments banned during storms March 29, 2017 PRESCOTT, Ont. – Prescott Mayor Brett Todd wants trucks carrying hazardous materials to be banned from Hwy. 401 during storms, local media reports. The call for a ban comes…
Supply Chain CITT’s spring courses kick off soon March 29, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – CITT is reminding supply chain and logistics professionals that courses towards its CITT—Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP) designation begin May 1. Afterwards, new courses won’t begin until the…
Human Resources Driver turnover plummets in US March 29, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – Driver turnover at large US truckload fleets slipped 10% in the fourth quarter, reaching 71%, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). That’s the lowest point turnover…
Glasvan brings on Bobby Bates preview image Equipment Glasvan brings on Bobby Bates March 29, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Glasvan Great Dane has tapped Bobby Bates as its new equipment account manager. He’ll be charged with selling and leasing all new and used product lines, including…
Business Management Purolator reaches tentative deal with Teamsters March 29, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – Purolator and its Teamster local unions have reached a tentative agreement, avoiding a strike that was set to take effect today. The tentative deal must still be…
Bison driver wins TCA’s Driver of the Year Contest preview image Health & Safety Bison driver wins TCA’s Driver of the Year Contest March 29, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Murray Manuliak, a driver for Bison Transport was named the winner of the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) Company Driver of the Year Award. (L-R) Brad Holthaus,…
Bison, Big Freight win top safety awards at TCA convention preview image Health & Safety Bison, Big Freight win top safety awards at TCA convention March 28, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – O Canada! Patrick Kuehl (left) presents National Fleet Safety Award to Bison’s Garth Pitzel. Two Manitoba-based carriers, Bison Transport and Big Freight Systems, were named the…
Transportation The installment plan March 28, 2017 Most Canadians pay income tax every payday, when their employer takes some of their salary or wages and sends it to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on their behalf. People who…
