Transportation How to communicate in the information overload workplace September 11, 2016 Information overload is a huge problem in today’s workplace. It’s not uncommon for office workers to begin their day faced with dozens of new e-mail messages. Supervisors and managers have the…
First Toronto-area convoy for Special Olympics draws 29 trucks preview image Transportation First Toronto-area convoy for Special Olympics draws 29 trucks September 10, 2016 Organizers expected to raise about $20,000 for Special Olympics at the first-time event
Looking to Step Up Your Game? preview image Health & Safety Looking to Step Up Your Game? September 9, 2016 We speak with Andrea Morley at Healthy Trucker for tips on how to crush the competition and walk more during this month's Healthy Fleet Challenge.
Trailcon opens its Canadian West Coast location preview image Business Management Trailcon opens its Canadian West Coast location September 9, 2016 SURREY, B.C. – Trailcon Leasing has raised its flag at the former Stewart Trailers’ site in Surrey, B.C., launching the company’s venture into trailer leasing and servicing on the West…
Trucking conditions improve in July: FTR preview image Transportation Trucking conditions improve in July: FTR September 9, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for July saw some improvements with a reading of 5.99. That number reflects improved market prospects due to moderate economic growth and a regulatory…
PacFuel card makes filling up simpler, driver’s life more straightforward September 8, 2016 BELLEVUE, Wash. – PacLease and Comdata have re-invented their fuel card, which the companies say will offer lower fueling costs to their customers. The newly branded fuel card PacFuel leverages…
Human Resources Truck convoy rolls down 407 ETR to support Special Olympics September 8, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – The World’s Largest Truck Convoy will make its way across the Toronto area’s 407 ETR Sept. 10 in an effort to raise funds for Special Olympics. The…
Truckers can find ‘virtually anything’ on new app September 8, 2016 PLOVER, Wis. – Looking to socialize with other truck drivers, find deals on industry products and services, discover job opportunities and much more? Well, Women In Trucking and TruckerSam have…
Mac Trailer names new president of sales preview image Human Resources Mac Trailer names new president of sales September 8, 2016 KENT, Ohio – Steve Hallas has been named president of sales for Mac Trailer. Hallas will be responsible for all Mac products, including liquid tanks, pneumatic tanks, aluminum flatbeds, waste…
Human Resources Ice Road Trucker to be honored with memorial tribute September 8, 2016 HALIFAX, N.S. – Special Olympics Nova Scotia will honor the life of Darrell Ward, the former star of the show Ice Road Truckers who died in a plane crash Aug.
Human Resources Ground transportation costs increase slightly in June, says CGFI September 8, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by less than 0.1% in June from the month previous, according to the Canadian General Freight Index…
Transportation Navistar posts Q3 loss September 8, 2016 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar has posted a Q3 loss of US$34 million on revenues of $2.1 billion. That’s compared to a Q3 loss of $28 million last year. Excluding one-time…
Nova Truck Centres to host grand opening of new Dartmouth facility preview image Transportation Nova Truck Centres to host grand opening of new Dartmouth facility September 7, 2016 DARTMOUTH, N.S.— Nova Truck Centres is hosting a grand opening at its latest location in Dartmouth on September 16. The new 40,000 sq-ft facility is located at 670 Wilkinson Avenue…
TomTom rolls out two new navigation devices September 7, 2016 Dallas, Texas — TomTom introduced its new GPS designed for professional truckers recently. The TomTom TRUCKER 600 provides drivers with accurate, vehicle-relevant navigation,…
Going way back preview image Transportation Going way back September 7, 2016 A piece of trucking history sits in B.C. Ghost Town
