Autonomous trucks: The technologies and the players

In my previous blog,  I outlined the market forces driving the launch of autonomous trucks; this blog will focus on the emerging technologies and companies that are shaping this big…

PMTC taking entries for awards until April 30

MILTON, Ont. —  The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s (PMTC) awards program will close for entries on April 30, the council announced today. The awards recognize multiple fleets and…

The reality of building a brand

When business leaders talk about rebranding, they often think a makeover will fix whatever ails their operation. But charismatic and iconic brands are meticulously crafted from self-knowledge. But let’s start…

ELDs on a smartphone: smart or not?

With a smartphone, you don’t have to wonder about anything anymore. All the answers are at your fingertips. How tall was John Wayne? 6 foot 3. Who won the 1942…

Why mentorship matters

The concept of mentorship is not new. It is how age-old artisanal crafts and skills have been passed on through generations; it is the heart of the apprenticeship learning model;…

PMTC accepting award entries until April 30

MILTON, ON - The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada's (PMTC) awards program will be taking entries until April 30, 2017. Every year the PMTC honors private sector fleets and drivers with awards at their annual conference. This year's awards will be presented at the PMTC's Annual Conference being held on June 15-16 at the Plaza-Fallsview Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

The problems with our driver training system

Recently, a person dropped into the office at Altanic Transportation, looking for a job. He had no appointment, but I chose to interview and road test him. A brief conversation…

The Mark Dalton Project, Part 2

After delivering his load in Toronto, Mark headed for Scarborough in the east end of the city where his Aunt Mary had her home. Parking Mother Load on a residential…

Choosing a maintenance service provider

I spend a considerable sum on preventive maintenance on my trucks. In the long run, it’s the best way to avoid unnecessary bills. It’s very easy to spend a dollar…

Anger management: It’s on you

Do you ever feel like lifting your hand from the wheel and shaking your fist at the world? The frustrations of professional driving – inconsiderate drivers, traffic congestion, detours, demanding…

Autonomous trucks: The next big thing in trucking

There are approximately 3.5 million professional truck drivers in the United States, according to the American Trucking Association; there are an estimated 250,000 professional truck drivers in Canada (source: Toronto…

Date set for Central Ontario Regional Truck Driving Championships

KITCHENER, Ont. — The 32nd annual Central Ontario Regional Truck Driving Championships has been slotted for June 10. The event, which features the region’s best truck drivers  weaving through a…

Penske forms onboard technology consulting group

READING, Pa. — Penske Truck Leasing announced it has formed an onboard technology consulting group within its existing operations. The group was created as a value-added service to help Penske’s customers…

Navistar, Altec, Trail King recalling vehicles, equipment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tractors and trailers appear on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s latest vehicle recall list. Navistar’s 2016-2017 International ProStar models, 2017-2018 International LT…

Train Trailer to open new terminal in Quebec

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Train Trailer Rentals has announced it is opening a new facility in Dorval, Que. According to Train, the new facility will be open for business on May…