Transportation Ambassador Bridge files suit to allow HazMat March 22, 2017 WINDSOR, Ont. — The Ambassador Bridge is suing the state of Michigan for denying it the right to allow trucks to carry hazardous materials (HazMat). The ban has existed ever since…
Business Management Three ways to get more millennials working for you March 22, 2017 Career and guidance counsellors say to ditch the brochures if you want to hire more millennials
Transportation Trailer companies should be applauded for safety improvements March 22, 2017 You don’t often leave a truck equipment press conference feeling as though you’ve been punched in the gut. But that’s exactly how I felt after hearing the heart wrenching story…
Transportation Pay to park March 22, 2017 Are pay-to-park policies at Canadian truck stops inevitable?
DTNA names new president and CEO preview image Transportation DTNA names new president and CEO March 22, 2017 PORTLAND, Ore. – Roger Nielsen has been appointed the new president and chief executive officer of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and its affiliated companies Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks,…
Business Management CarriersEdge shares trends found in Best Fleets to Drive For surveys March 22, 2017 MARKHAM, Ont. – Company drivers and owner-operators working for the 2017 Best Fleets to Drive For are making less money year-over-year while driving more miles. This is according to the…
Transportation Fleet Complete acquires BigRoad March 22, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — Fleet Complete has acquired BigRoad, a provider of hours-of-service (HOS) and compliance solutions. The acquisition will now enable Fleet Complete to offer an ELD compliance platform, it…
Transportation Tallman Group names new general manager of GTA region March 22, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Tallman Group revealed today that Jordan Markoff has been named its new general manager, GTA Region. According to Tallman, Markoff’s extensive experience in sales and operations management spans…
Transportation Tallman Group to manufacture and sell Cobra Trailers March 22, 2017 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Tallman Group announced recently that its subsidairy has announced the acquisition of the rights to manufacture and sell the complete Cobra Trailers product line. According to the agreement, Cobra…
Transportation ATA Truck Tonnage Index falls in February March 22, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) for-hire Truck Tonnage Index slipped 0.1% in February, following a 2.9% increase in January. In February, the index equaled 138.7…
Transportation OTA to meet with Ontario Recovery Group over roadside recovery concerns March 22, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is continuing its campaign addressing concerns regarding roadside recovery practices. So far, OTA members, at the request of the association, have submitted…
Business Management Titanium grows revenue, EBITDA March 22, 2017 BOLTON, Ont. – Titanium Transportation Group posted a net loss of $62,091 in 2016, but grew its revenue 6% and improved its EBITDA slightly over the previous year. The company…
Transportation ATA wants feds to set hair testing standards March 21, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. – American Trucking Associations (ATA) president and CEO Chris Spear wrote a letter to the Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary Tom Price this week calling for the federal…
Transportation Competitive compensation: 3 tips to get started March 21, 2017 Everyone wants to be paid well and fairly. And trucking employers want to be competitive. This should be simple math, resulting in competitive compensation all around. In reality, it’s not…
Equipment Arrow launches used truck purchasing program to Prime members March 20, 2017 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Arrow Truck Sales will now offer a used truck purchasing program for Canadian and US Prime member owner-operators who currently drive for select carriers. The buyer…
