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CTA pre-budget submission focuses on reducing GHGs

TORNTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance went green in its federal pre-budget submission. In the submission, CTA outlined how the environment is a clear priority for the industry, which is…

November Class 8 orders rebound: ACT Research

  COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 net orders increased significantly in November according to ACT Research. November new orders totaled 21,108 units, with the net at 19,440 units. “In addition to…

ATA Truck Tonnage Index posts 8% gain in November

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index jumped up 8.2% in November, after a 0.3% drop during October. In November, the index equaled 142.4 up from…

Canadore College graduates truck and coach apprenticeship students

NORTH BAY, Ont. – The first ever graduating class of Canadore College’s pre-apprenticeship truck and coach technician program celebrated its graduation this month. The program was a product of Canadore…

Is the company newsletter dead?

If your company produces an employee newsletter, you may be wondering if it’s time to examine its usefulness. Don’t hold a funeral just yet for this workhorse. The company newsletter…

Start-up offers chance to dress up your trailer, earn cash

Hauler Ads is connecting plain trailers and truck bodies with catchy advertisements

Drivers and mentors connect at Women with Drive networking forum

Women are hugely underrepresented in the trucking industry. They account for 48% of the Canadian workforce yet only 3% of truck drivers are female – but Trucking HR Canada wants…

Taking a step back on efficiency is for ‘losers’

Smart government policy challenges industry and the public to create and embrace products sensitive to the needs of our environment while recognizing the need for business to remain profitable. Legislation…

Embrace technology, it isn’t going away

It’s that time of year again, when we all find ourselves making small talk with strangers by the fireplace with an egg nog in hand. Usually, these conversations start with,…

Optimism abounds

Why 2017 could be the year that makes trucking great again

President-elect Donald Trump’s energy plan is really something to wonder about

I can’t help but notice lately the audible and visual politically biased hyperventilating going on that curiously coincides with the upcoming Trump coronation and the OPEC/Non-OPEC coalition cuts.

Fastfrate names new president

WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – The Fastfrate Group of Companies has announced longtime employee Manny Calandrino is taking over as president and chief operating officer on Jan. 1. He will oversee the…

No screws, clips or lock rings needed with Stemco’s Zip-Torq axle fastener

LONGVIEW, Tex. – Stemco has released its new Zip-Torq single-piece axle fastener, which aims to simplify the wheel end bearing adjustment with its unitized design. The Zip-Torq eliminates special tooling…

Ontario carriers lacking optimism

TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario motor carrier executives are less optimistic about their business prospects over the next quarter than they were three months ago. The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Q4…

Zavcor Trucking launches training academy

FORT ERIE, Ont. – Zavcor Trucking is getting into the driver training business. The company announced it is launching the Zavcor Professional Driver Training Academy in February. “There are endless…