Revolutionary woman

SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD, Que. — Sitting at the boss’s end of the table in a glassed-in conference room, Andreea Crisan fields my questions about her aspirations for the trucking industry.

Take action on sleep apnea

A few issues ago I wrote about (excuse the pun) waking up to the dangers of sleep apnea, thanks to a conference on the subject I moderated for…

Want to cash in? Start planning now

You’ve spent your entire working life building your own business; don’t you owe it to yourself to maximize its value before selling it? Too many companies,…

PMTC to host seminar on medical marijuana and the workplace

OAKVILLE, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) is hosting a seminar on October 22 on medical marijuana and the workplace. The seminar will be led by…

Canadians shine at annual CVSA inspectors championship

ST. LOUIS, Mo. –Two Canadian truck inspectors shined at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) North American Inspectors Championship. Every year, the CVSA recognizes the best inspectors by inviting member…

New Warning About Seasonal Cargo Theft Risks

AUSTIN, TX -- As the North American supply chain prepares to enter its busiest season, organized cargo criminals are gearing up to maximize opportunities to seize high-value shipments that will saturate the target-rich environment encompassing the remaining months of the year.

Trailer Manufacturer Manac Going Private

SAINT-GEORGES, QC-- Canada's largest trailer builder, Manac, has been transferred from public to private ownership. The announcement was made Thursday. The original founding Dutil family will be among the consortium of new owners. Media reports say the Dutils will be investing $36 million in the private company while Quebec's pension fund manager, its Quebec manufacturing fund, a labor fund and Investissement Quebec are providing $104 million in equity investments and loans. Manac was spun off from the Canam Manac Group in 2004 and taken public in 2013. Charles Dutil, Manac president and CEO, will remain in his current position.

Titanium Transportation Signs Lease for Building New HQ

WOODBRIDGE, ON -- The trucking company Titanium Transportation Group Inc. has entered into a lease with Caledon First Investments Ltd. for the construction of new headquarters.

Ontario Truck Inspector Recognized as a Top Safety Officer

ST. LOUIS, MO -- Ontario's reputation for having some of the most stringently enforced commercial vehicle regulations in North American lived up to a test last week, as one of its inspectors took home top honors in a contest.

Hitting pay dirt

A Newfoundland auto hauler has developed a productivity-based pay structure that increased profitability while better compensating drivers

Utility’s Virginia plant wins Gold Safety Award

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company announced today that its Glade Spring, Virginia manufacturing plant received the Liberty Mutual Gold Safety Award. The award is given based…

IBC, APTA roll out cargo theft reporting program in Atlantic Canada

FREDERICTON, N.B. – The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), the RCMP and the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) are bringing a national cargo theft reporting program to Atlantic Canada. The…

Spot Freight Rates, Volume Post July Decline

PORTLAND, OR -- Spot market freight volume and rates declined during July, following a typical seasonal pattern, according to the DAT Solutions' network of load boards in Canada and the U.S.

Manac goes private

SAINT-GEORGES, Que. – Quebec-based trailer manufacturer Manac announced today that going forward it will be a privately owned company after it entered into an agreement with a group of investors…

Bendix hits delivery milestone

ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced today that it has hit a delivery milestone. The company claims to date, it has officially delivered more than 400,000 Bendix Electronic…