Are Trucks On Gardiner Safe From Falling Cement?

TORONTO - According to recent reports, the Gardiner is falling apart like it was a bridge in Montreal. So are your trucks safe if they drive under the Gardiner?

Ontario Trucker’s WSIB Premiums to Increase in 2013

TORONTO - While the increase in premium rates is less than expected, it shouldn't stop reviews of WSIB's expenses, says the Ontario Trucking Association.

No University Degree, No Go?

TORONTO - Last week, in a story about the Canadian workforce, the Globe and Mail quoted a Doctor Harvey Weingarten, President and CEO of the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO), on the matter of truck driving. Weingarten was quoted as saying he had met a Canadian carrier who insisted his drivers have university degrees.

Manitoba Snow-Clearing Cuts Raises Eyebrows

WINNIPEG, MB - The new improvements to Highway 10 came as good news for the Manitoba Trucking Association, but were soon disappointed to hear the Province of Manitoba announced its plans to cut the snow-clearing budget for this year.

Turn Your Business into a Presidential Candidate

You need to get the public on your side. That was the message image consultant and respected pollster Frank Luntz told the audience at this year's Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference.

Partnership to Apply Brakes on Cargo Crime

TORONTO - The latest task force in the truck industry's loss prevention measures is revealed.

Are Your Trucks Eligible for Port Mann Toll Discounts?

VANCOUVER - New eight-lane Port Mann toll bridge is scheduled to open for business December 1st. Medium-duty trucks get a discount.

U.S. Fleets Struggle With Surging Driver Turnover Rate

ARLINGTON, VA. - The trucking industry is currently short somewhere in the range of 20,000 to 30,000 drivers, says the ATA's Bob Costello.

10 Ways To Attract Women (to Trucking)

How to make your fleet a female-driver magnet, at little or no cost.

Class 8 Orders: Second Lowest Month Since August 2010

NASHVILLE, IN - Although Class 8 truck net orders are up from July, August's numbers rank as the second lowest order month since August 2010.

Study says RSC Systems Better, Less Expensive Than ESC

ARLINGTON, VA. - Contrary to other studies, RSC technology is better and less expensive than ESC technology says a report. What this means for mandating ESC technology is unknown.

Great Dane’s New Sales and Branch Operations Structure

SAVANNA, GA- Grate Dane made Jon Jeffries its new general sales manager and extended Dave Durand's position as VP aftermarket in their new sales and branch operation structure.

Golfing Event Raises Money for Scholarship Fund

MISSISSAUGA, ON - The Toronto Transportation Club is hosting a new golf event in Muskoka to raise money for a scholarship fund.

Changes to Hours-of-Service will Drive up Costs, says Retail Federation

The new proposed regulations require mandatory and specified truck driver work breaks, rest periods, and changes the already existing 34-hour restart period to include consecutive nights off.

Senate bill would increase truck weights across states

WASHINGTON -- A bill allowing states to increase trucks weights to 97,000-pounds on six-axles was introduced in the Senate Thursday.