OTA to unveil new training curriculum

TORONTO, Ont. — The “Essential Driving Skills; Tractor-Trailer Driver” curriculum package, that includes a 406-page driver textbook and 820-page instructor manual, is now complete and has approved by the…

Humber names new truck training manager

TORONTO, Ont. – Humber College has named James A. Pattison its new manager of the Truck Driver Training Program at the college’s Transportation Training Centre. Humber said Pattison has extensive experience…

Preparing for ELDs

EDMONTON, Alta. — Though there is not yet a definitive date for when electronic logging devices (ELDs) will become a legal requirement in Canada, it will certainly happen sooner rather than…

Sending out an SOS

It was 105 years ago last month that the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic, sending more than 1,500 people to their doom. To me,…

Changing of the guard

WINNIPEG, Man. — If there was one area that was agreed upon during a panel discussion on the future of technology in the trucking industry it was that no one knew…

Polaris Transportation Group acquires J.G. Drapeau

TORONTO, Ont.– Polaris Transportation Group announced today that it has acquired the shares of J.G. Drapeau and Commercial Warehousing Limited. According to Polaris, Drapeau and Commercial Warehousing will continue to…

Class 8 orders stay steady in April: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR reported today that Class 8 orders remained on a steady track at 23,600 units ordered in April. These numbers met expectations with a 4% increase over March…

Class 8 orders remained solid in April: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, IN - According to FTR, preliminary Class 8 net orders for April ranked in at 23,600 units, keeping up the steady track that began seven months ago.

Daseke purchases Big Freight, The Schilli Companies

ADDISON, TX - American-based open deck provider Daseke has acquired Winnipeg-based Big Freight Systems and Indiana's The Schilli Companies for undisclosed terms. "We're proud to welcome Schilli and Big Freight, as well as each of their outstanding teams to the Daseke family," said Don Daseke, president and Chief Executive Officer of Daseke. "Both companies are industry elites in the open deck specialized market, and will bring new dimensions to Daseke's depth of services and geographic footprint."

Research priorities approved by ATRI Board

ARLINGTON, VA - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Board of Directors have approved this year's Research Priorities as defined by ATRI's Research Advisory Committee.

Trucking HR Canada to host gala for Top Fleet Employers

TORONTO, Ont.  –Trucking HR Canada is set to host a gala to honor the winners of its 4th annual Top Fleet Employers program. The event is set for Oct. 12 at…

Cooper Tire adds load range to RM180+ steer tire

FINDLAY, Ohio – Cooper Tire and Rubber Company announced recently it has added a new load range to its Roadmaster RM180+(EM) SmartWay-verified steer tire line to accommodate increasingly heavier steer axles.

Some things never change

The trucking industry is always changing, and the real leaders in this industry are the ones who can be innovative, adaptable, educated, and focused while guiding their people through change…

Accuride completes acquisition of KIC

EVANSVILLE, IN - Accuride has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Vancouver, Washington-based wheel and wheel end component supplier KIC.

J.B. Hunt invests $500 million in tech, launches Marketplace

LOWELL, AR - J.B. Hunt Transport Services has announced it will be dedicating more than $500 million over the next five years to enhance its operating systems, developing cloud infrastructure, and creating innovative and disruptive technologies.