Controlling driving turnover begins with the hiring process A trucking company can generally trace its success or struggles with driver retention right back to the hiring process. “Right off the hop, I look at their work history,” Mike…
Equipment New electrical connectors in the works for tractor-trailers Another electrical connector may be in your future as manufacturers search for the best way to power and control an…
Equipment Biodiesel targets fuel debate in trucking industry The race to slash greenhouse gas emissions is on, and it’s extending beyond the promise of future battery-electric trucks or…
Human Resources Long-time B.C. truck driver gets final ride of a lifetime It had been around 20 years since Armand Flamand hung up his keys, but it took until 2020 for the…
Sponsored Business Management U.S. experience with ELDs offers lessons for Canada Canadian carriers hauling south of the border have gained valuable experience with electronic logging devices (ELDs) over the last couple…
Sponsored Regulations 8 benefits of ELDs Electronic logging devices (ELDs) offer several driver and operational advantages, reducing Hours of Service (HoS) violations, making trip planning more…
Sponsored Business Management Canada continues steady march to ELD mandate There was a time when Canada was on track to have an electronic logging device (ELD) mandate established before our…
Sponsored Business Management Drivers will adapt to ELDs When it comes to implementing an electronic logging device (ELD) solution, it’s time for carriers to have a little more…
Sponsored Transportation 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.
Sponsored Transportation 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.
Sponsored Transportation 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.
Sponsored Transportation The Electrician: Marc Bedard Marc Bedard, the president of Lion Electric, is ready to challenge established truck OEMs in the race for electric trucks.
People Bayview Kenworth names Nova Scotia manager Bayview Kenworth has named Brian Cunningham the regional manager of its Nova Scotia locations including New Glasgow and a Dartmouth location scheduled to open later this spring. Brian Cunningham (Supplied…
Border, Economy Carriers could achieve record profits this year: ACT Research Carrier profitability in the U.S. is expected to reach record levels this year, as the freight-generating sectors of the economy are the strongest, according to the Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest…
Equipment Alberta spring thaw weight restriction dates announced Alberta’s seasonal road bans are taking effect at 1 p.m. on March 8, as conditions begin to thaw. Alberta Transportation has listed all the affected highways by clicking here,…
People DTNA names new chief engineer of product validation engineering Randy DeBortoli has been named chief engineer of product validation engineering for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). The 30-year DTNA veteran was mots recently chief engineer of chassis and vocational…
Economy CTA issues budget wish list The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has submitted its wish list for the coming federal budget, touching on themes of compliance, fuel costs, labor, and infrastructure. Topping the list is its…
People Goodyear appoints Patterson to oversee Cooper Tire integration Goodyear has put Ryan Patterson, president of its Asia Pacific business unit, in charge of integrating recently acquired Cooper Tire. His new position is senior vice-president, business integration. He is…
Human Resources 5 reasons drivers will work for you, and how to keep them Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) retention coach Ray Haight offered insights Feb. 17 on why drivers choose to work for a…
Equipment ELD suppliers say their devices will be ready Several ELD suppliers have issued announcements to assure Canada’s trucking industry that they will have devices ready to comply with…
Health & Safety Saskatchewan rest areas lacking adequate services, says poll Half of commercial drivers in Saskatchewan feel the condition of rest stops and pullouts in the province are of very…
Equipment Kenworth reveals T680 Next Gen Kenworth drew inspiration from racecars, iPhones and fine-crafted watches when designing its T680 Next Gen. That according to chief engineer…
Health & Safety Border-crossing truck drivers told to use ArriveCAN app Truck drivers crossing the Canada-U.S. border are now required to submit travel and contact information when entering Canada. The requirement…
Business Management Quiet on the M&A front, Mullen Group may eye U.S. market Mullen Group may take a closer look at expanding in the U.S., as a stagnant Canadian economy and pricey valuations…
Business Management New equipment, revenue-generating terminals part of TForce Freight’s plan TFI International’s first step in integrating the UPS Freight fleet it purchased in January will be to upgrade the equipment…
Equipment Peterbilt GM talks growing truck market, electric vehicle plans, and more Peterbilt GM and Paccar vice-president Jason Skoog is clearly bullish on the state of today’s truck market and the OEM’s…