Canadian spot market up 13% in August: Loadlink

Canadian spot market volumes rose slightly in August, increasing 13% from July, now only down 4% year over year, Loadlink Technologies reported. August’s truck-to-load ratio was 3.48, just over 16%…

Road Today-Truck News Jobs Expo coming Nov. 19

The Road Today-Truck News Jobs Expo, aimed at meeting the hiring needs of the trucking and logistics industries, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19 in Mississauga, Ont. The Newcom…

Role models, inclusivity attract women to industry

Women thrive in an environment where they are valued for the ideas they share and feel safe to speak their minds. Quotas are great, but equity is about action, starting…

Shippers see improving conditions thanks to lower diesel costs

Shippers felt some relief in July with conditions as measured by the FTR Shippers Conditions Index entering positive territory at 4.5 for the first time since September 2020. In June,…

Trucks moved 58.5% of North America’s cross-border freight in July

Trucks moved US$33.5 billion in freight across the Canada-U.S. border in July, adding to the $44 billion that crossed between the U.S. and Mexico. That was collectively 12.9% higher than…

Truckstop makes executive appointments

Truckstop – a freight marketplace – has announced three appointments within its executive ranks. Julia Laurin becomes chief product officer and Catherine Saul will be senior vice-president of strategy and…

Kaide X Transportation sold to Power Link Expedite

Power Link Expedite – a same-day courier and expedited company based in Milton, Ont. – has acquired Burlington-based Kaide X Transportation Services, which offers truckload, LTL and warehousing services. Through…

CarriersEdge course helps keep tanker drivers safe

CarriersEdge is offering new safety-related guidance for those who work directly or indirectly with tankers, with a dedicated online driver training course. Falls from tankers, using…

Globocam acquires Tardif Diesel

Quebec truck dealer Globocam announced it has acquired Tardif Diesel in Estrie, Que., which specializes in the sale and repair of Freightliner and Western Star heavy trucks. Dominique Beauregard has…

Trucking companies build hope by helping construct homes

Trucking companies and suppliers came together recently by donating time, skills, talents, and dollars to help construct homes for Habitat for Humanity – Waterloo Region, Ontario. Build contributions took place…

Gincor Werx acquires Drivetec Manufacturing

Gincor Werx will acquire Drivetec Manufacturing effective Oct. 1, incorporating its expertise in hydraulics, drivelines, suspension systems, and vehicle alterations. “Drivetec has a solid reputation for providing parts and service…

Rail Safety Week serves as reminder to remain aware when crossing tracks

Rail Safety Week is once again serving as a reminder to be vigilant around railway crossings and tracks. “It’s important to support and recognize Rail Safety Week because one person…

The Erb Group charity golf event raises $23K

The Erb Group of Companies raised $23,000 at its recent annual charity golf tournament. The money will be divided among local charities – Wilmot Family Resource Centre, Interfaith Counselling Centre,…

Former truck driver brings rigs to life with detailed 1:24 models

Herb Roberts retired from trucking after 20 years of driving for Nielson’s Ice Cream, but his love for big trucks continues in a hobby that involves decidedly little trucks. The…

Paris truck ride hauls in $81K for Special Olympics

What began as a last-minute call for trucks to accommodate all the athletes that wanted to ride in the convoy turned into a rally that saw 55 registered trucks haul…