Weaker freight rates hurt trucking conditions in September: FTR

Weaker freight rates and an end to the sharp drop in diesel prices were the key factors that deteriorated FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) in September to a -2.35…

Minimizer debuts sleeper floor mat

High Bar Brands is expanding its Minimizer line of custom molded floor mats, offering a mat for the sleeper area of the cab. The first sleeper…

Snowstorm to shut NYS Thruway, bridges to trucks

A commercial truck ban will take effect on the New York State Thruway beginning at 4 p.m. on Nov. 17 due to severe weather, effectively closing the Peace Bridge…

Truck drivers included in Express Entry program

Transport truck drivers are now one of the occupations included in the Express Entry program, the federal government said Nov. 16. Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship,…

Trucking HR Canada unveils suite of HR management resources

Trucking HR Canada has unveiled a suite of HR management resources, built in response to the needs of trucking and logistics employers. The suite includes five online…

Volvo, Pilot Company to build public heavy-duty charging network

The Volvo Group and Pilot Company, the operator of travel centers in North America, have signed a Letter of Intent to develop a national, public charging network to support…

APTA Awards Dinner

Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association event celebrating winners of the 2022 awards.

Brake Safety Week blitz puts 17.8% out of service

Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) inspectors in Canada inspected 1,975 vehicles and placed 351 (17.8%) out of service (OOS) for brake-related violations Aug. 21-27 for Brake Safety Week. Inspectors…

Majority of Canadians view trucking as most important transportation mode: poll

More than half of Canadians view trucking as the most crucial transportation mode in the Canadian economy, according to a new poll. The majority of Canadians (51%) surveyed…

B.C. to cover cost of training 16 youth to become truck drivers

As many as 16 eligible British Columbians will receive skills training to prepare for employment as professional truck drivers. The new provincial Community and Employer Partnerships project focuses on…

Blue Beacon Canada rebrands as Northern Touch Truck Wash

The Canadian ownership of Blue Beacon Canada announced they have rebranded and are now known as Northern Touch Truck Wash. The company remains under the same Canadian ownership…

Driver employment up 11.8% in Q3: Trucking HR Canada report

Employment among truck drivers increased by 11.8% in the third quarter of 2022, with some 33,000 additional drivers actively employed compared to the previous quarter, the latest Trucking HR…

KAG Canada promotes leadership team members

KAG Canada, the Canadian division of bulk hauler Kenan Advantage Group, announced promotions within its leadership team. Lynette McMann has been promoted to senior VP of operations, Derek Friesen has been named senior…

Scores of companies seek to hire trucking professionals at Jobs Expo

Nearly 50 industry-leading companies and fleets will attend Road Today-Truck News Jobs Expo, aimed at meeting the hiring needs of the trucking and logistics industries this Saturday, Nov. 19…

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