Mullen Group eyes tuck-in acquisitions and focuses on margin growth

Mullen Group grew top line revenue by 0.3% in the second quarter, but net income slipped 9.9% to $32.9 million as the company looks to grow through tuck-in acquisitions and…

How insurance brokers address truckers that misrepresent fleet size

Brokers are the front-line defenders for insurers covering commercial trucking. Especially since some fleet owners may attempt to insure only the trucks in use, while not reporting…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trailer orders weaken, but trucking conditions improving

The trucking market continues to improve, with the Trucking Conditions Index returning to positive territory and Motive declaring an approaching end to the persistent freight recession. But improving conditions aren’t…

Geotab’s unveils AI-driven collision detection technology to enhance fleet safety

Geotab has introduced its advanced collision detection technology that leverages AI and data to enhance predictive insights and improve driver safety. It builds on the Safety…

Truckin Digital integrates with Intuit QuickBooks for seamless financial fleet management

Truckin Digital has integrated with Intuit QuickBooks Online, streamlining financial management for trucking companies. This integration automates data synchronization between dispatch operations and financial management systems, reducing manual data…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders, reefer rates weaken, but overall market continues slow recovery

It’s a mixed bag of economic news this week, with reefer rates and Class 8 orders disappointing while the broader market continues its slow recovery. Private fleets continue to aggressively…

Pride Group granted stay extension to Sept. 30

A court order dated June 27 has granted Pride Group an extension of its stay period – initially set to expire on June 30 – until Sept. 30. This as…

Lion Force Transport’s safety investments drive growth and efficiency

Founded by three friends and former colleagues in 2016 with just three trucks, Lion Force Transport currently has a fleet of more than 150 trucks and employs nearly 300 drivers.

Tips for freight brokers on how to vet carriers

A freight broker acts as an intermediary that connects its shipper customers — that have goods to transport — with motor carriers, who have the capacity to move those goods. A freight broker’s value lies in its ensuring that the nexus between shipper and motor carrier…

Managing the human and financial costs of trucking traumas

Psychological injuries among Quebec male truck and delivery drivers cost an estimated $36.6 million from 2014 to 2019, more than double their cost among police officers ($14 million). Transportation and…

Wellington Group of Companies acquires Contract Express

The Wellington Group of Companies has acquired Guelph, Ont.-based Contract Express. “Contract Express has proudly operated with a home base in Guelph for almost 40 years. As part of WGOC,…

Insurance, driver pay, truck payments drove operational costs up in 2023: ATRI

Trucking costs in the U.S. reached a new high of US$2.270 per mile in 2023 – while this marked a new record high cost, it is a modest 0.8% increase…

The Erb Group celebrates 65th anniversary

The Erb Group, based in New Hamburg, Ont., is celebrating its 65th anniversary this June. The company was founded by Vernon Erb in 1959. He passed the reins to his…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Spot market continues to improve, trailer orders dive

Trailer orders dove in May, suggesting fleets are choosing to direct their limited capex budgets to power units ahead of EPA27 emission standards that will add about US$20,000 to the…

Attracting and retaining the right people

I think it goes without saying that attracting and retaining the right people has measurable impacts on our business. When we get it right, we often know early on and…