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Freight indicators suggest the worst is in trucking’s rearview mirror

TORONTO, Ont. – The worst of trucking conditions wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic may be in the rearview mirror, but the recovery could be choppy. In its most recent Commercial…

Industry flirts with paperless trucking

Hauling livestock during Covid-19

Fleet data offers contact tracing tool for Covid-19

Trucking community mourns Vernon Erb

Quebec truck driving instructors protest Covid-19 layoffs

Covid-19

Health & Safety

Transport Canada offers truck drivers tips on masks, cleaning practices, and more

OTTAWA, Ont. – New information from Transport Canada offers additional guidance on how truck drivers can identify and use personal…

Health & Safety

Trucking and Covid-19 — Questions & Answers

TORONTO, Ont. — As Today’s Trucking continues its coverage of Covid-19 and the impact on trucking, this page will be…

Transportation

How to keep truck cabs clean in the fight against Covid-19

TORONTO, Ont. — How often did your mother remind to wash your hands after using the washroom and before sitting…

Featured

Business Management

Prepare for VUCA when managing the supply chain

Although the term VUCA was coined in 1987 by the U.S. Army War College at the height of the Cold…

Equipment

Father-son technician duo gets the job done

Since the age of 12, Randy Pace has wanted to be in the business of pulling engines apart. “Sometimes I…

Equipment

Spec’ a work truck that’s ready to work

Not many customers buy a work truck right off the lot. While there are standard spec’s for certain types of…

Knowledge Centres

Coronavirus Chronicles: Nicole Folz, Transport N Service

On April 25, professional driver Nicole Folz took her first steps in 15 days outside a makeshift Covid-19 camp at…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Petko Ganachev, Ken Johnson Trucking

Petko Ganachev didn’t expect to be on the front lines in a battle against a worldwide pandemic, and certainly never…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Dave Legge, Shandex Truck

Shandex Truck driver Dave Legge always heads out the door with a five-day supply of food in the sleeper. There…

Coronavirus Chronicles: Doug McGowan, Westcan Bulk Transport

Most of Doug McGowan’s loads of propane have been destined for the ski hills of southern B.C. this winter, but…

The Car Guy: Wally Horodnyk

Wally Horodnyk, the founder of TFX International, specializes in hauling luxury autos -- and the business was anchored in his love for cars.

The Coach: Andrea Morley

Andrea Morley is the lead nutritionist and health coach with Healthy Trucker, an organization dedicated to providing health and fitness advice to truckers.

The Data Master: Jacques DeLarochelliere

Jacques DeLarochellière, president and founder of Isaac Instruments, understands the power of data and how it can transform a fleet.

The Electrician: Marc Bedard

Marc Bedard, the president of Lion Electric, is ready to challenge established truck OEMs in the race for electric trucks.

Oil changes should involve more than filling a sump

Oil changes have evolved in many ways, the most obvious probably being the oil drain intervals associated with advances in refining and additives chemistry.

Understand the benefits of CK-4 and FA-4 oil

The latest evolution in engine oil gave birth to a pair of categories – CK-4 and a fuel-efficient FA-4. Each delivers unique features and benefits.

Support APUs and batteries with solar power

Sola panels can help power anti-idling systems, extend battery life

Truck driver onboarding involves more than a toss of the keys

All too often, the process of recruiting a truck driver comes to an abrupt end with a toss of the keys; a passing comment to “be careful”.

Cocaine worth $2.5M seized from truck

SURREY, B.C. — The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced Wednesday the seizure of 20 kilograms of suspected cocaine worth $2.5 million from a truck. The suspected cocaine was discovered…

Equipment

Canadian cargo control online store launched

BRANTFORD, Ont. – Shur-Co Canada has announced the launch of an e-commerce website, which will allow Canadian customers to purchase ShurTite-branded cargo control products from its Brantford, Ont., distribution center.

Border, People

DAT appoints two new vice-presidents

BEAVERTON, Ore. – DAT Freight and Analytics has announced three executive appointments, including two new vice-presidents. It has named Nadya Duke Boone vice-president, product; and Greg Hastings vice-president, strategy execution.

Equipment

Mitsubishi Fuso to discontinue new truck sales in North America

LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) has announced it will discontinue new truck sales, and shift to a service-focused business. Its U.S. and Canadian dealers will…

Opinion

Transportation

Petroleum commentary: The world is trying to fight off an invisible enemy

Roger McKnight

Business Management

Freight conditions are tough, but are brokers really to blame?

James Menzies

Equipment

Daimler, Volvo venture a breakthrough for hydrogen trucks

Rolf Lockwood

Transportation

Petroleum commentary: Irving just may have woken us all up

Roger McKnight

Why fuel economy tests should be left to professionals

Despite all the effort put into a fuel economy test, the results can easily be buried in the noise. Even…

Business Management

Trucking employment dives in latest signs of Covid-19’s impact on industry

Skyrocketing unemployment. Cratering freight volumes. Plummeting spot market freight rates. Record-low Class 8 truck orders. These are just a few…

Equipment

Canadian technician among Penske’s best

Mark Parisotto has gone from tearing down lawnmower engines in his father’s garage, to being recognized as one of the best Penske technicians in North America