PIT’s Europe vs North America fuel economy comparison back on

MONTREAL, Que. -- Fuel economy testing that will compare the fuel economy of a European Volvo cabover to that of a North American conventional tractor, are back on at Transport Canada’s Blainville, Que. plant.

Phase 3 SPIF deadline extended five years: OTA

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ontario has announced it will provide a five-year extension for Phase 3 Safe, Productive, Infrastructure-Friendly (SPIF) vehicles, according to the Ontario Trucking Association.

Truxpo dates announced; all western associations on-board

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. -- Truxpo, Western Canada’s largest trucking and logistics show, will be held Sept. 19-20, 2014 at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford, the B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) has announced.

Going intermodal: Where’s the demand and are service levels improving?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- A panel of intermodal experts attending the 2013 Surface Transportation Summit, held Oct. 16 by Transportation Media with Dan Goodwill & Associates, shed light on where this mode of transport is headed going into 2014.

SmartDrive Systems welcomes Mike Baker and Marty Fletcher to their management team

San Diego, California – SmartDrive Systems, announced that Michael “Mike” Baker and Marty Fletcher have joined the SmartDrive Systems management team.

Hankook Tire set to open a new plant in Tennessee

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Hankook Tire recently announced plans for its 8th global manufacturing plant, which will be located in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Espar presented with prestigious GM award

MISSISSAUGA, Ont.- The prestigious General Motors Supplier Quality of Excellence Award was presented to Espar Climate Control Systems earlier this month.

Trailer Wizards opens new facility in Kleinburg

KLEINBURG, Ont.- Trailer Wizards announced the opening of a new pick-up location in Kleinburg, Ontario this week in order to continue to better serve customers north of the Greater Toronto Area.

Schneider receives 25,000th Freightliner, presents it to longtime driver

GREEN BAY, Wisc. -- Schneider National this week took delivery of its 25,000th Freightliner truck, which was specially decorated to mark the milestone.

News First Midweek – 2013-10-17

Looking for an exit strategy? Start planning early

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Business owners shouldn’t wait until they have to sell their business to begin the planning process, otherwise they’ll “lose control of the process.”

The “new normal” is always changing in sales

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Two industry experts at the Surface Transportation Summit examined a new approach to sales.

Cost reductions, strategic growth and a people-focus among Armour’s priorities

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Wes Armour, CEO of Armour Transportation Systems, today outlined several trends that are shaping the Canadian transportation industry.

Move to “asset free”, dedicated fleet transport can benefit company core competency

MISSISSAUGA, Ont.--Transportation Media and Dan Goodwill & Associates hosted the 2013 Surface Transportation Summit today in Mississauga, Ontario, featuring leading carrier, shipper and economist presentations. 

When you ‘win’ a tender, are you really winning?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Jacquie Meyers, president of Meyers Transportation Systems, issued a plea to shippers and carriers attending the Surface Transportation Summit, to re-evaulate the tender process, which she says has commoditized the trucking...