Study Looks at Montreal Drayage Drivers, Communication

MONTREAL, QC - A study that is reportedly the first of its kind offers a profile of Montreal drayage drivers and examines communication technologies currently used by them and drayage trucking companies in the region. It's a collaboration between the Asia Pacific Gateway Skills Table, a non-profit, regional partnership between labor, business and education/training institutions, and the Montreal Port Authority. According to the study, many drivers and employers already use smartphones to share and obtain traffic information. It also found that drivers actively using newer technology will increase and a significant percentage of drivers would prefer to use newer technologies to receive their information.

NL Makes Defence Licence Equal to Commercial Licence

ST. JOHNS, NL -- The Newfoundland Labrador government has announced it is formally recognizing specific training under the Department of National Defence 404 driver's licence as equivalent to a commercial vehicle driver's licence.

A new way to see if you stack up against the competition

  MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – A new benchmarking tool was introduced at this year’s annual Surface Transportation Summit that took place at the Mississauga Convention Centre on Oct. 14. The new…

Is outsourcing right for you?

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Is outsourcing to a third party logistics provider the right strategy for your business? That was the main question during one of the many sessions at today’s…

Eberspaecher CCS North America names new president

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Eberspaecher Climate Control Systems North America has named Brian Covello as its new president.  According to the company, Covello is a proven business leader with a lot…

Companies Ready to Start Work on New International Bridge

WINDSOR, ON - Six different teams made up of Canadian, American and international companies have offered up their services to built the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA), which is managing the project to build the span connecting Windsor, ON and Detroit, MI, announced on Wednesday it received a strong response to its request for qualifications (RFQ) it made in July.

Eberspaecher North America Names New President

MISSISSAUGA, ON -- Eberspaecher Climate Control Systems, formerly Espar Heater Systems, announced on Wednesday Brian Covello has joined the company as president.

Tremcar Develops New Farm Pick-Up Tank Design

ST.-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, QC -- The tanker trailer manufacturer Tremcar says it has developed a solution in collaboration with one of its customers when it comes to the problem of safely loading and unloading cargo.

Registration for webcast presentation of Canada Logistics Conference 2015 now open

TORONTO, Ont.– CITT has opened registration for the webcast presentation of the Canada Logistics Conference 2015. “Canada Logistics Conference is open for everyone in the specialized sector and for the…

ACT Research: Class 8 supply rising faster than demand

COLUMBUS, Ind. – The supply of Class 8 trucks is rising faster than demand for trucks, according to the most recent For-Hire Trucking Index by ACT Research. “The capacity index…

Driver turnover rises at large truckload carriers: ATA

  ARLINGTON, Va. – Turnover at large truckload fleets rose three percentage points in the second quarter to an annualized rate of 87%, according to American Trucking Associations’ chief economist…

Eaton enhances warranty coverage on aftermarket transmissions and clutches

GALESBURG, Mich. – Eaton has expanded its warranty coverage options for its aftermarket transmissions and clutches. Now, customers purchasing an Eaton factory remanufactured transmission with Roadranger-approved lubricant and an Eaton…

Ontario First to Test Automated Vehicles on Canadian Roads

TORONTO, ON -- The Ontario government is launching a new pilot program, making it the first area in Canada to allow for the testing of automated vehicles on roadways beginning at the start of 2016.

Can’t Attend Logistics Conference? Register for Webcasts

TORONTO, ON - A provider of trucking industry online professional courses, certifications and webinars has opened registration for the webcast presentations of the CITT Canada Logistics Conference 2015.

Eaton Enhances Reman Transmission, Clutch Warranty

GALESBURG, MI -- Eaton continues to expand the warranty coverage options for the company's aftermarket transmissions and clutches. Customers purchasing an Eaton factory remanufactured transmission with Roadranger-approved lubricant and an Eaton clutch will now not only receive an extra year of warranty on the transmission, but will also receive an additional year of coverage on the clutch.