Roadrunner Transportation Systems expands LTL service

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Roadrunner Transportation Systems announced recently that it has expanded its less-than-truckload service to include outbound service from Vancouver, B.C. Roadrunner…

Midland Transport donates truck to Food Depot Alimentaire

MONCTON, N.B. — Midland Transport recently donated a 2011 5-tonne straight truck to Food Depot Alimentaire – an organization that collects, warehouses and supplies food to more than 20 food banks.

MTO releases draft training standard for MELT

TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Ministry of Transportation released a draft training standard for Class A Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) today and a formal announcement regarding the…

Trailer Wizards teams up with Lethbridge Truck Terminals to expand service in Alberta

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Trailer Wizards announced today that it has joined forces with  Lethbridge Truck Terminals (LTT) and is adding a new trailer pick-up and drop-off location in Lethbridge, Alberta. …

FMCSA hosts webinar on large truck and bus crash facts

TORONTO, Ont. — During a webinar today titled, “2014 Large Truck and Bus Crash Overview Facts” representatives from the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration explained to…

Pick My Load launches Web site that connects shippers and carriers

  MONTREAL, Que. — A new Web site called www.pickmyload.ca that connects shippers, fleet managers and owner/operators is set to launch on June 21, 2016. Pick My Load calls itself…

Trucking HR Canada to help industry create more accurate driver job ads

  OTTAWA, Ont. — Trucking HR Canada is introducing a new series of tools to help truck driving become a skilled occupation under Canada’s National Occupational Classification. Truck driving is currently…

Paccar Parts names East Penn Manufacturing Co. Supplier of the Year for second year in a row

RENTON, Wash.– Paccar Parts has named East Penn Manufacturing Company the 2015 Supplier of the Year for North America for its outstanding supplier performance and superior customer satisfaction. Generally, the…

Dealing with the escalating cost of cross-border transport

Despite efforts to harmonize laws and integrate processes, there remain costly barriers to cross-border freight movement. Carriers require a financial strategy to manage the ongoing and escalating costs.

Unsung heroes

I wonder sometimes how difficult it is for the person who is just about to make the leap into this industry to get a good start. When I…

Where are crude oil prices heading?

Last week, this scribe lashed out at the speculative commune who gathered to talk about their month-end manipulation of crude prices. I also pondered, ever so pondifferously, on the…

Tallman Truck Centre opens new dealership in Kemptville

KEMPTVILLE, Ont. – Tallman Truck Centre has opened the doors to its new dealership in Kemptville, Ont. today. The new dealership offers parts, sales and service for both trucks and…

TTSAO Carrier Group to hold meeting on May 4

HAMILTON, Ont. – The Truck Training Schools Association (TTSAO) of Ontario Carrier Group is encouraging its carrier members to register for its upcoming meeting that is set to take place…

Automatic Decisions — what are you waiting for?

There's one question all fleets need to ask before spec'ing their first Automated Manual Transmission (AMT): Why did we wait so long? If you're considering a new truck today, the debate shouldn't be about whether or not the drivers will accept them; it's about how much you're giving up by limiting yourself to a manual.

Terry Smith wins 2016 Steve Bennett Memorial Professional Driver of the Year Award

MONCTON, N.B. – Terry Smith, a professional driver for SLH Transport, was named the 2016 Steve Bennett Memorial Professional Driver of the Year after completing five million accident free miles.