Supply Chain Canadian Tire deploying two NuPort automated trucks March 11, 2021 Canadian Tire is investing a million dollars in a first-of-its-kind autonomous trucking project in Canada. The funds are being matched by the province of Ontario’s Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network and…
Business Management Canadian retailers packing larger containers in pursuit of productivity October 20, 2020 Giant Tiger, a Canadian-headquartered discount retailer, is expanding the productivity of its truck fleet by expanding the size of equipment itself. The fleet already incorporates long combination vehicles (LCVs) in…
Business Management What to look for in a driver-trainer April 7, 2020 Many truck drivers are drawn to the profession by the promise of independence, solitude, and tranquility behind the wheel. So, it’s little wonder it’s challenging to find driver-trainers willing to…
Equipment Canadian Tire and CP unveil 60-ft. container in Calgary April 26, 2017 CALGARY, Alta. – Canadian Tire and Canadian Pacific (CP) unloaded its 60-ft. container in Calgary today (April 26), marking the maiden voyage for the intermodal trailer in Alberta. Canadian Tire…
Equipment Canadian Tire to deploy North America’s first 60-ft. containers November 28, 2014 TORONTO, Ont. — Having already pioneered the 53-ft. intermodal container in 1994, Canadian Tire is pushing the envelope and has developed a 60-ft. container that has received government approval and…
Transportation Will retailer put trucker needs first? May 1, 2010 As this issue of Truck West was being put to bed (kicking and screaming as it was), news broke that Canadian Tire had won a deal to be the fuel provider and convenience store operator for all of Ontar...
Transportation Let’s hope retailer has trucker’s needs in mind May 1, 2010 As this issue of Truck News was being put to bed (kicking and screaming as it was), news broke that Canadian Tire had won a deal to be the fuel provider and convenience store operator for all of Ontar...
Transportation Canadian Tire to provide fueling at Ont. service stations May 1, 2010 TORONTO, Ont. - If you aren't already collecting Canadian Tire money, you may want to start.