Learning from ladies around the world preview image Business Management Learning from ladies around the world March 28, 2017 Truck drivers, executives from around the globe talk equality at Women with Drive Summit
Human Resources Attracting youth to the industry March 28, 2017 I joined this industry in 1990 at the age of 18 and even then, I was an abnormality. Most drivers were nearing or above the age of 40, and attracting…
Transportation TCA welcomes Bison’s Penner as incoming chairman March 28, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bison Transport’s president and CEO, Rob Penner, has been elected the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) chairman for the 2017-2018 term. He is the second Canadian chairman in…
Business Management Overcapacity remains, but ELD mandate will help: Titanium March 28, 2017 BOLTON, Ont. – Overcapacity and pressure on pricing made 2016 a challenging year for Titanium Transportation, but the stage is now set for it to resume its growth. Ted Daniel,…
Business Management Bison named best large fleet to drive for March 28, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For the second consecutive year, Winnipeg’s Bison Transport was named the winner of best overall fleet in the large carrier category in the 2017 Best Fleets to…
Equipment Braswell in, Kirk out as TMC executive director March 28, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has named longtime Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) technical director Robert Braswell its new acting executive director. He replaces Carl Kirk, who…
Eaton names new boss of vehicle group preview image Human Resources Eaton names new boss of vehicle group March 28, 2017 DUBLIN, Ireland – Eaton has named Joao V. Faria president of its vehicle group, effective May 1. He takes over from Kenneth F. Davis, who will retire Aug. 1. Faria…
Business Management Trucking rates expected to increase this year: FTR March 28, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Shippers in the US should prepare to pay more for trucking services, according to the latest Shippers Conditions Index from FTR. The industry forecaster says capacity is…
Transportation Bison’s Pitzel explains how all fleets can create a safety culture March 28, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Last year was a particularly good one for Bison Transport’s director of safety and driver development, Garth Pitzel. In 2016, he got to honor the company’s first…
Human Resources Purolator to suspend shipments as strike looms March 28, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – A strike by Purolator drivers appears imminent, after the Teamsters rejected the company’s latest offer. Purolator says it’s looking forward to resuming collective bargaining, after 56% of…
Regulations B.C. government announces new truck parking facility March 27, 2017 NORTH SURREY, B.C. – The B.C. government has committed $17 million toward a new parking facility for truckers on Hwy. 17 under the Port Mann Bridge, and plans to streamline…
Transportation TCA honors winner of James Prout Award March 27, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Wendy Hamilton of Pilot Flying J was named the 2016 James Prout/Wreaths Across America (WAA) Spirit of Giving Award winner. The award was presented at this year’s…
Transportation Winner of 2016 Highway Angel of the Year Award revealed March 27, 2017 Truck driver who rescued fellow driver during Houston floods named Highway Angel of the Year
Goodyear recognizes heroic truck driver preview image Health & Safety Goodyear recognizes heroic truck driver March 27, 2017 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – David Webb of Billings, Mont. was named Goodyear’s 34th Highway Hero during an emotional presentation at the Mid-America Trucking Show. Webb was selected from among three finalists…
Transportation TCA names Kretsinger Past Chairman of the Year March 27, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) named Tom Kretsinger Jr. the winner of its 2017 Past Chairman Award. Kretsinger Jr. is the chairman of the board and CEO…
