ATA hails new trade deal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A trade deal has been reached between the U.S., Mexico and Canada, which the American Trucking Associations (ATA) says will benefit the trucking industry. The USMCA trade…

Certifiable concerns

Third-party certification of ELDs is a no-brainer, experts agree, but it raises some challenges

Hyndman closed as Celadon files for bankruptcy

AYR, Ont. – Hyndman Transport has been shuttered as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by parent company Celadon. Hyndman was the Canadian division of Celadon, and has been…

Class 8 orders disappoint in November

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – North American Class 8 orders came in at a “disappointing” 17,300 units in November, according to preliminary data from FTR. That’s a 21% decrease from October, and…

How Wellington Motor Freight slashed insurance premiums

GUELPH, Ont. – With insurers reducing their risk exposure, and some exiting transportation altogether, many carriers have seen rising premiums and outright policy cancellations. But one Ontario carrier has bucked the trend, and slashed insurance premiums by high double digits this year.

How to develop a slick oil program for your fleet

TORONTO, Ont. -- Stocking oil in the shop, preventing cross-contamination and spills (not to mention misfills), can be a challenge. Spills can create hazards and inefficiencies, and misfills can damage equipment if quickly not identified.

Wellington, Sylvite to battle on the ice

GUELPH, Ont. – Two transportation rivals, Wellington Group of Companies and Sylvite Transportation, will face off at the Sleeman Centre in Guelph, Ont., Jan. 31 for a good cause. The…

OTA wants supply chain to help crack down on Driver Inc.

TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is calling on members to help educate other supply chain partners on the ramifications of Driver Inc. Driver Inc. is a payment…

CBSA intercepts truck carrying big drug shipment

POINT EDWARD, Ont. – A tractor-trailer carrying 50 kilos of suspected cocaine has been intercepted by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at the Blue Water Bridge border crossing. A…

Canadian developing electric landing gear

TORONTO, Ont. – A Canadian tech start-up is looking to electrify landing gear, and has developed a currently available adaptor to ease the job for drivers. Omid Beik, founder of…

Female leaders share keys to success in business

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada’s Women with Drive tour continued Nov. 26, with a visit to TransCore Link Logistics’ Mississauga headquarters, where about 130 guests gathered to hear from…

Kenworth Ontario moves into new Peterborough location

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – Kenworth Ontario – Peterborough has relocated to a new 22,000 sq.-ft. facility, featuring 10 service bays. It also features an indoor truck showroom, 2,000 sq.-ft. parts department,…

Anheuser-Busch makes zero-emissions beer run

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Anheuser-Busch, in partnership with Nikola Motor Company and BYD Motors, completed their first ever ‘Zero-Emission Beer Delivery’ in the company’s hometown of St. Louis — utilizing…

Davy Truck Sales relocates

COURTICE, Ont. – Davy Truck Sales has relocated into a new building in Courtice, Ont. Previously based on Shawson Drive in Mississauga, Ont., the company purchased a two-acre parcel of…

TCA panel offers view from the top

(L-R): Dan Einwechter, Challenger Motor Freight; John Lyboldt, Truckload Carriers Association; and Stephen Laskowski, Canadian Trucking Alliance. BRAMPTON, Ont. – Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) chief Stephen Laskowski is encouraged…