Transportation The formula for success as an O/O July 18, 2016 Over the past couple of years I have helped a few friends transition from company driver to owner/operator. As strange as it may sound, it all started because…
Transportation PMTC to host half-day conference in Nova Scotia July 18, 2016 MILTON, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) revealed the date of its next regional seminar today. The next seminar being jointly hosted by the PMTC and Trucking…
Transportation Natural gas truck sales improve July 18, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. – US and Canadian natural gas Class 8 truck sales improved in May after a slow start to 2016, according to a recent report from ACT Research. The report…
Transportation Clean diesel trucks are taking over July 15, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – US trucks are going green. According to recent data, more than 40% of all medium and heavy-duty diesel commercial trucks in operation in the United States are…
Canadian results of 2016 International Roadcheck revealed preview image Health & Safety Canadian results of 2016 International Roadcheck revealed July 15, 2016 New Brunswick had lowest OOS average in Canada, while Alberta had the highest
David Bradley Talks M.E.L.T. preview image Human Resources David Bradley Talks M.E.L.T. July 14, 2016 At the OTA Council Summit Lou Smyrlis asks David Bradley about his thoughts on Ontario moving forward with Mandatory Entry Level Training.
Business Management Trucking stuck in neutral as inventory-to-sales ratios remain high: FTR July 14, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — High inventories and loosening capacity are making it difficult for transportation companies to raise rates. Jonathan Starks, chief operating officer of FTR, explained during a State of…
Equipment SAF-Holland eyes Haldex acquisition July 14, 2016 STOCKHOLM, Sweden — SAF-Holland has made an unsolicited public takeover bid for Haldex. Haldex will announce its opinion on the offer no later than two weeks prior to the expiry…
Business Management Examining the broker-carrier relationship July 14, 2016 TransCore panel explores payment terms, the potential effect of ELDs and whether there’s a future for small brokers
Business Management US trucking conditions worsen July 14, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trucking conditions in the US have deteriorated to their worst state since 2011, according to the latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index. The May reading of 1.69 was…
Business Management Report predicts Manitoba to soon face dire labor shortage July 13, 2016 WINNIPEG, Man. – The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) says its province will face a dire labor shortage with a shortfall of 10,000 drivers by 2026, and government must step up…
Business Management Spot market volumes steady, but capacity flooded with western trucks July 13, 2016 WOODBRIDGE, Ont. — Canadian spot market load volumes have been increasing month to month and are almost back to 2015 levels. Claudia Milicevic, general manager, TransCore Link Logistics, provided customers…
Cervus Equipment hosts Peterbilt’s Innovation and Class tour preview image Equipment Cervus Equipment hosts Peterbilt’s Innovation and Class tour July 13, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Peterbilt’s Innovation and Class tour rolled into Cervus Equipment’s Mississauga location today, showcasing the company’s latest products. The tour centers around a mobile display that lets customers…
Transportation JBT Transport’s ‘Stuff-A-JBT-Truck’ event dubbed a success July 13, 2016 AYR, Ont. — After more than 80,000 people were displaced and affected by the wildfires in northern Alberta and Fort McMurray, trucking company JBT Transport sought the help of local businesses…
Former Port of Vancouver USA CEO takes on new role preview image Human Resources Former Port of Vancouver USA CEO takes on new role July 13, 2016 PORTLAND, Ore. – Former Port of Vancouver USA CEO Todd Coleman has taken on the role of port sector manager for PBS Engineering and Environmental, a position that will keep…
