Business Management Atlantic Canada carriers buckle down against challenges October 20, 2023 Carriers in the Atlantic provinces are not immune to headwinds from lower freight volumes and rates that are affecting the rest of the country but are positive that they will…
Business Management Mullen posts strong Q3, sees balance returning to freight markets October 19, 2023 Mullen Group shrugged off a freight recession in the third quarter, posting strong Q3 net income of $39.1 million, up 2.9% year over year. Revenue slid 2.8% to $504 million,…
Human Resources Young P.E.I. drivers embrace trucking careers October 19, 2023 Commitment and determination have led two Prince Edward Island residents to careers behind the wheel. Tanisha Tawil and Bar Bareng “showed up every day willing and wanting to learn,” says…
Business Management Economy the top issue facing trucking industry October 15, 2023 The economy emerged as the number one issue on the minds of trucking industry professionals, according to an annual survey of more than 4,000 people by the American Transportation Research…
Regulations CTA seeks AMP relief for fleets with proven track records October 13, 2023 The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on the federal government to issue a moratorium on all administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) until the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) develops a…
Transportation More truck parking east of Toronto October 11, 2023 A new four-acre truck parking facility is now open in Scarborough, Ont. — at 80 Executive Court – to be operated as Truck Parking Depot, a subsidiary of Storwell, a…
Transportation Premier Bulk acquires Ark Traffic Solutions October 11, 2023 Premier Bulk Systems announced Tuesday it has acquired Ark Traffic Solutions, an Ontario-based third-party logistics firm. Based in Gromley, Ont., Premier is a subsidiary of Heniff Transportation Systems, a liquid…
Human Resources Trucking Announcements: New leaders at CVSA, Clarience October 8, 2023 Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves and promotions in the trucking industry. And this week, that includes new leadership for the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and Clarience Technologies.
Business Management Economic Trucking Trends: Fleets jump at chance to place ’24 truck orders October 6, 2023 Truck makers saw a surge in Class 8 orders as they fully opened 2024 order books last month — something industry analysts anticipated but nonetheless were encouraged to see. The…
Regulations Safe Driver Week leads to 2,634 tickets and citations October 4, 2023 Law enforcement teams in Canada and the U.S. issued 4,592 warnings and 2,634 tickets and citations to commercial vehicle drivers July 10 to 16 as part of the Commercial Vehicle…
Business Management Arrive Logistics expands into Canada with Toronto office October 3, 2023 Arrive Logistics is expanding into the Canadian market with an office in Toronto. It plans to provide localized services across Canada as part of its growth plan, after opening five…
Transportation ConMet establishes European headquarters October 3, 2023 ConMet has established European headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, supporting regional activities. “As we accelerate our expansion into Europe, it is crucial that we establish a regional headquarters in the EU,”…
Business Management Cross dock efficiency comes with technology and touchpoints October 2, 2023 Delivering freight from Point A to Point B is challenging at the best of times, but it can be evermore complex when cargo needs to be shifted from one trailer…
Transportation Predictive diagnostics is here October 2, 2023 Whether you run one truck or hundreds, one of the worst calamities you can face is a breakdown on the road. Even worse if you’re far from home and not…
Transportation 3.7 million Class 8 vehicles on U.S. roads in 2021 September 29, 2023 The U.S. has seen a massive uptick in the number of Classes 1-8 trucks on its roadways, with 169.8 million counted in 2021 – up from 85.1 million in 2002.
