Canada’s spot market cools, but remains stronger than in past years

Canadian spot market load volumes declined in April, but remained above previous years’ levels, Loadlink Technologies reports. Load volumes fell 34% from March’s record levels, but were up 71% year…

Ontario group looks to revive idea of TRU trade designation

Al Smith of Thermo King Eastern Canada was thoroughly impressed by the young job candidate as they talked about work on transportation refrigeration units (TRUs), the evolving technology, and the…

CargoM’s Try-it-Days introduce new entrants to trucking

About 15 people kicked the tires of a career in trucking, thanks to the first Try-it-Days CargoM held as part of a Trucking Career Immersion Program (TCIP) launched in April.

Webasto looks to power hot electric vehicle market

To most North American truckers, the Webasto brand is synonymous with fuel-fired bunk heaters and coolant heaters. Those aware of the broader business might be inclined to mention automotive sunroofs.

Quebec inspectors not participating in Roadcheck blitz

Quebec’s 278 roadside inspectors, members of the Quebec Brotherhood of Roadside Inspectors (FCCRQ), are not participating in the North American Roadcheck inspection blitz this week, TruckNews.com has learned. The Quebec…

11 charged in Ontario and Quebec driver training schemes

Ontario and Quebec police have collectively laid 11 charges in the wake of a multi-year investigation into driver training schemes that allegedly involved unlicensed training schools, interpreters completing knowledge tests…