magic buttons, little closes, and other keys to a deal

Getting to know the customer starts with finding a "magic button" you can push to make a personal connection. That button is the one thing that ignites the guy's interest. Maybe it's kids. Or travel. Or sports. Something you...

Canadian border city ranks second on list of N.A. cities with most speed traps

WAUNAKEE, Wis. -- Windsor, Ont. has the second-highest number of reported speed traps in North America in the past two years, according to a list released by the National Motorists Association. The list included the top 25 cities in Canada and...

Do brokers pay better than shippers? Report says ‘yes’ on 24% of US lanes

PORTLAND, Ore. -- A special report from TransCore indicates that broker rates exceeded those paid by shippers in 24% of US lanes in the second quarter.

B.C. launches mobile version of DriveBC Web site

VICTORIA, B.C. -- Drivers in B.C. can now receive live updates on road conditions via their mobile phones.

US trucking industry eager to access Canadian oil

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American trucking industry has lauded an environmental review that may help pave the way for the US to better access Canadian oil.

Fleet Profile: Heavy-Metal Classics

DARTMOUTH, N.S. -- Classic Freight Systems, a 25-truck self-described "boutique" fleet out of Dartmouth, N.S. is a little like an ambitious university student who has moved out from their parents' place and sees nothing but opportunity in the...

Mack names new national fleet manager for Eastern Canada

MONTREAL, Que. -- Mack Trucks has named Stephane Gauthier its national fleet manager for Eastern Canada.

Manitoba Trucking Association doles out annual scholarships

WINNIPEG, Man. -- The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) handed out nine scholarships at its annual Scholarship Presentation Luncheon Aug. 25.

New scholarship to honour memory of Kevin Hillman

SYDNEY, N.S. -- A new scholarship honouring the memory of Kevin Hillman of Hillman's Transfer is now being offered by Cape Breton University.

Reimer Associates names Steven Bryce new VP

MILTON, Ont. -- Steven Bryce has been named vice-president of Reimer Associates. Bryce has worked in senior roles in both finance and operations for Tibbett & Britten, Walmart Canada and most recently as vice-president of finance with the...

Inventory shortage continues to restrain used truck market: report

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The Class 3-8 used truck market tumbled 10% in July, reversing the market gain posted during June, according to a recent report from ACT Research Co. ACT officials say lack of inventory continues to be a challenge for the...

Chevron debuts new Delo Truck

DALLAS, Texas -- Chevron Lubricants pulled into the Great American Trucking Show this week with a brand new Delo Truck that will serve as a "rolling ambassador" for the Delo brand.

Trucks to receive limited access to Saskatchewan ferry crossing

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. -- Work is underway to restore access to the Weldon Ferry, which has been shut down due to an active landslide in the area.

New interchange to improve truck access to Port Metro Vancouver

RICHMOND, B.C. -- Truckers stand to benefit from the opening of a new Nelson Road/Hwy. 91 interchange that will streamline truck access to Port Metro Vancouver, the province of B.C. announced.

OTA fleet survey reflects slowing economy

TORONTO, Ont. -- A summer slowdown was evident in the responses to the Ontario Trucking Association's Q3 survey of Ontario fleets.